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2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Day 1 Recap
Marquette, Wichita State, Notre Dame and LSU advance to the semifinals of the 2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational college basketball tournament, taking place in…
Hōkūle‘a Stops in Hāna for 9th Annual Limu Festival
Hōkūle‘a and her crew joined Nā Mamo O Mū‘olea and East Maui communities in celebrating the 9th Annual Limu Festival over the weekend.
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6 Months in Jail for Turkish Man Who Disrupted Hawai‘i Flight
Anil Uskanli, the 26-year-old Turkish man who caused a disturbance on board American Airlines flight from LA to Honolulu on May 19, 2017, was sentenced today to time served (six months in federal prison).
E-Commerce Credited for 978% Growth in Hawai‘i Air Cargo Jobs
The air cargo industry in Hawaiʻi had 852 employees in 2016, experiencing 978.5% growth in employment over 15 years, between 2001 and 2016.
Lahainaluna Beats Konawaena in 7 Overtimes to Defend DII Title
Lahainaluna secured the DII state football championship after defeating Konawaena in 7 overtimes. The 75-69 win is the second consecutive title for the Lunas.
Two Adults, Three Children Escape Pi‘ihana Apartment Fire
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at 1837 Piʻihana Road in Wailuku.
Boosting Maui Condo Owners’ Energy Savings
Maui sees some the highest energy bills in the state. In addition to helping educate Maui residents on how to become more energy-efficient, Hawai‘i Energy…
Cool North Winds Continue Today
Cool northerly breezes will continue Monday and then northeast Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers will favor north and northeast areas…
Winds Fluctuating as Old Front Approaches
Winds are expected to weaken into the weekend with a weak cold front forecast to bring a band of clouds and showers through the islands starting late…
Oregon Man Dies, Fell Ill While Snorkeling at ‘Āhihi-Kina‘u
The snorkeler was brought to shore after reportedly experiencing a medical emergency in waters at the ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve.
Police Seek Help to ID Body Recovered in April
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the body of male that was found on April 23, 2017 in a field above Kaiwahine Street in Kīhei.
WANTED: Mathias Wanted on Arrest Warrants
The Maui Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Lee Mathias who is wanted for several arrest warrants.
Black Friday Specials, Deals and Hours on Maui
Maui Now breaks down all the deals and hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday across Maui
‘Īao Valley State Monument to Re-Open Nov. 22, Ahead of Schedule
ʻĪao Valley State Monument will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, following completion of a second phase of slope stabilization to the stream areas in the park that were damaged by a massive flood event in September 2016. The park was originally expected to reopen by Dec. 16, 2017.
Mayor Seeks Removal of Water Director, Dave Taylor
Maui Director of Water Supply Dave Taylor has been placed on paid administrative leave while Mayor Alan Arakawa seeks his removal as head of the department.
Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui.
Interstellar Object Discovered with Maui Telescope Gets Hawaiian Name: “ʻOumuamua”
The interstellar object that was discovered last month with the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui, now has a name — ʻOumuamua.
Update: Police Investigate Unattended Death Near Kahului Elementary
The investigation stems from the discovery of a lifeless body of an adult male, found near the campus of Kahului Elementary School at 6:46 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.
Winds Weakening Today for Maui County
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2.2% Hawai‘i Unemployment Rate, Lowest on Record
Here on Maui, the unemployment rate was even lower with Maui Island reporting a 1.9% unemployment rate for October, down from the 2.4% rate in September and the 2.9% reported at the same time last year.
