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Maui Job Corps Helps Residents Displaced by Kahikinui Fire

Over the last ten years Maui Job Corps has volunteered and donated time to build roadways, plant indigenous and native plants, and install a working water catchment and irrigation system in the remote region. Job Corps representatives say much of the work done has now been destroyed by the fire.

Rockies’ Jose Reyes Placed on Paid Leave Pending Maui Proceedings

The former Mets shortstop and Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball player was arrested and charged for Abuse of a Family and/or Household Member while on Maui last year.

Metallic Balloon Downs Power Lines in Kahului, Knocks Out Power

Monday’s power outage in Kahului is being attributed to a metallic balloon that came in to contact with power lines. Representatives at Maui Electric Company say the contact caused electric lines to come down and knocked out power to nearby customers at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Suspect in Wailuku Stabbing Arrested, Charged for Attempted Murder

The charges stem from a Jan. 18, 2016 incident in which Santos is accused of breaking into a home, knocking a 29-year-old Wailuku man to the ground and using a weapon to stab the man multiple times, according to Maui police.

Light & Variable Winds, Mostly Sunny Skies Today

A very large north-northwest swell will continue to impact the aloha state through early Tuesday. Winds are expected to remain light through Wednesday. Another…

Passas Returns to Maui for QB “Get Better” Camp on Saturday

For the fourth consecutive year, Saint Louis School quarterback coach Vince Passas will conduct a Quarterback “Get Better” Camp for high school and intermediate athletes at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Yellow Alert Called ON for Possible Start of “Eddie” on Thursday

Organizers of the Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big wave event today issued a Yellow Alert for a possible start on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu.

Breaking: Maui Pasta Company Vehicle Recovered

The red Kia multi-purpose vehicle that was reported stolen from Maui Pasta Company owner, Patricia Inman, has since been recovered. Maui Now learned that the vehicle appeared to have been dumped on the third story of the parking structure at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center…

Guy-Wires Down on West Kauaʻi Street

Maui fire and police crews are responding to a report of downed guy-wires on West Kauaʻi Street in Kahului between Lono and Puʻunēnē Avenues.

Hazardous Surf Forces Closure of Maui’s Hookipa Beach

High surf of about 20 to 30 feet forced the closure of Hookipa Park today.

New Outdoor Warning Sirens Being Installed, Tested on Maui

The Maui County Civil Defense Agency announced that new sirens have been installed at various locations on Maui, with testing scheduled for this week, Wednesday, Feb. 24 and Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.

North Winds to Start the day, Then Shifting

A front will continue to pass across the islands Monday bringing strong winds and passing showers. Associated showers may remain along…

Baldwin Boys Open Track Season With Strong Showing

Baldwin High School’s Laakea Kahoohanohano-Davis, the state’s defending champion in the boys long jump, appears to be healthy and ready for the start of the 2016 track and field season.

Hanisch’s Game-Winning Shot Lifts Seabury to Div. II Title Tilt

Seabury Hall’s Cameron Hanisch sank the game-winning 3-pointer with no time remaining to lift the Spartans over top-seeded Saint Francis in overtime 40-37 in Friday’s Division II state championship semifinal at Kaimuki gym.

Shifting Winds as Front Approaches

Light winds are expected Saturday. A few showers are forecast for Saturday morning with a few interior and leeward showers Saturday afternoon. A southwest wind…

VIDEO: Kahikinui Fire Update 2/19/16, Multiple Flare-Ups

Firefighters continue to battle a large brushfire in the remote and rugged terrain of Kahikinui, with firefighting operations now entering a fourth day. The fire has burned a total of 5,300 acres on the southern slopes of Haleakalā.

Winds Gradually Weakening Today

Breezy trade winds are forecast to gradually weaken Friday and become light and variable by Saturday. Clouds and passing showers are expected to favor…

UPDATE: Near Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident at McGregor’s Point

The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. Motorists are asked to exercise patience and to expect delays as traffic resumes its normal flow.

VIDEO: Maui Visitors Bureau Launches New “Maui Mavericks” Campaign

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau today launched its new “Maui Mavericks” public relations campaign and selected 16 next-generation leaders as Maui ambassadors for the program.

Kahikinui Brush Fire Remains Active, 40% Contained

Fire officials say the blaze is still actively burning along the northern, mauka edge, where ground crews were utilizing bulldozers to cut a firebreak.
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