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Petition Filed to Increase Water Flow at Nā Wai ‘Ehā

The petition states that HC&S’s closure presents new circumstances that the Water Commission must address in fulfilling its ongoing public trust duties to restore stream flows to Nā Wai ‘Ehā.

Storm Damage Forces Closure of Kahului Service Center

Due to severe storm damage the main service center of the Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing (DMVL), located at the Maui Mall in Kahului, has been closed until further notice.

Administration’s Estimate of Waste-to-Energy Net Cost Off by $35M

An audit of the county’s Solid Waste Division reveals the county’s 20-year waste-to-energy contract is projected to cost $1.7 million per year more than presented to the council, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Riki Hokama announced today.

PHOTOS: Solar Eclipse Over Hawaii

Yesterday evening, Hawaiʻi was the first state in the US to get a total solar eclipse since the last solar eclipse over Hawaii in 1991…

Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Struck by Car on South Kīhei Road

The collision occurred as a red 2014 Ford four door sedan, operated by a 53 year old female from San Mateo, California, was traveling northbound on S. Kīhei Road when she struck a 44 year old male from Wailea, who was walking southbound towards traffic within the northbound lane of the roadway.

Strong Winds Expected Today

A cold front will linger near the Big Island through Wednesday as it weakens. The front will bring cool, gusty north winds behind the it. High pressure building…

Hawaiʻi Senate Forwards More Than 260 Bills to House

The Hawai‘i State Senate today passed 265 bills on third reading ahead of this week’s cross over deadline. Measures advancing to the House include bills to address homelessness, invasive species, elections by mail and equal pay.

Central Maui Regional Sports Complex to Open March 12

The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the first phase of the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex this Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Solar Eclipse Over Hawaii Today

Hawaiʻi will be the first state in the US to get a total solar eclipse since the last solar eclipse over Hawaii in 1991. The path of totality actually passes…

HC&S 1st Round of Layoffs Begin

Monday, March 7, 2016, marked the last day for dozens of workers at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company who were laid off as part of the company’s transition away from sugar cane production.

Cold Front Brings High Winds, Showers Later Today

A cold front will sweep down the island chain Tuesday through Wednesday, bringing clouds and showers. Cool and strong northerly winds will increase…

300 Walmart Associates on Maui Get Pay Raise

As of February 2016, the new full-time average hourly wage in Hawaiʻi is $15.38 an hour and $11.68 an hour for part-time associates.

Maui Celebrates 150th Year Jubilee of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I

The signature event is being held in celebration of Hawaii’s oldest royal organization established by royal decree in 1865 by Kamehameha V.

Light & Variable Winds, Hazy Skies Today

Light winds with offshore land breezes at night and onshore sea breezes during the day are expected through Monday. Stable conditions are forecast to limit…

MIL Athletes Earn Top Marks Statewide in Track and Field

For the third time in as many weeks, track and field participants from the Maui Interscholastic League took advantage of optimum conditions Friday en route to producing 11 No. 1 marks in the state, including seven in the boys division.

Customers React to Theft at Kīhei Batting Cages

Some customers made it a point to visit Hitter’s Paradise two days after the owner reported a break-in at the small, family-friendly batting cages and pro shop.

Major Industrial Hemp Bill Passes State House

A bill to allow private farmers to grow and sell industrial hemp through permits from the State Department of Agriculture (HB2555) has unanimously passed the Hawaii State House of Representatives and will crossover to the Senate.

Light Trade Winds Expected to Filter in Today

Light trade winds will return across the islands this weekend as a ridge of high pressure retreats northward. Winds will begin to swing back to southerlies late…

Mixing Comfort with Class at Gannon’s in Wailea

Chef Beverly Gannon’s former restaurant, Joe’s, is closed for good, but its favorite dishes will live on at its sister restaurant, Gannon’s in Wailea.

McKelvey Voices Support for Displaced HC&S Worker Assistance Bill

The reality of HC&S’s shutting down hits home with the first wave of layoffs on March 7th affecting 95 employees culminating with their entire workforce of 675 being reduced to 15 by the end of the year.
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