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Halloween in Lahaina Back for 5th Consecutive Year

“Halloween in Lahaina” returns to world famous Front Street on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Last year, the same event drew a crowd estimated at 28,000 people.

It’s no Snowman: Next Hurricane to be Named “Olaf”

While many today associate the name Olaf with the happy-go-lucky snowman character that appeared in the 2013 Disney animation film, Frozen, the name will resurface again, for the next storm now brewing in the Eastern Pacific.

Two Maui Restaurants Earn TripAdvisor Top 25 Ranking

The 2015 list includes: #14 Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia; and #15 Lahaina Grill in West Maui.

PUC Approves New Programs; Ends Net Metering

A press released issued yesterday by the Sierra Club yesterday announced the state Public Utilities Commission’s decision to end net metering. The same day, the PUC said it has approved two new rooftop PV programs intended to replace the NEM program.

Trade Wind Weather Returns, Wet Weekend?

Trade wind weather slowly returning to the islands. Clouds and passing showers will again favor windward and mauka areas. Over the weekend there may be…

ʻUlupalakua Ranch Assists Fire Crews in Locating Lost Hiker

Firefighters rescued a man along the King’s Trail in Kanaio after he became lost while hiking alone in South Maui.

UHMC Fall Enrollment Down for Fourth Consecutive Year

The drop marks another consecutive decline reported since 2011, when the school had 4,527 students enrolled. That translates to 934 less students at the Kahului campus over four years.

900 Maui Intermediate Students to Get New Tablets

Kalama and Lokelani are among just 32 schools in the nation selected for the program. Representatives say access to technology can help to level the playing field for low income families and those who do not have a high-speed internet connection at home.

Veterinary Assisting Program Expands to Maui

“This is the only program of its kind in the state. By expanding to the neighbor islands, starting with Maui, we hope to provide essential training to veterinary staff and increase the standard of animal care throughout Hawai‘i.” ~Vet Tech program director Jenny Kelly

Island Air Offers Standby Rate for UH System Students

Island Air’s new College Student Standby Program is offering students enrolled at University of Hawaiʻi campuses on Oʻahu and Maui the opportunity to stand by for any flight on any day for $35* each way.

Weak Front Expected to Move Down Island Chain

Winds are forecast to be light through Tuesday morning with scattered showers mainly over the center of the state. A weak front is expected to…

Maui Homeless Offered One-Way Plane Tickets to Mainland

The Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association will present a $25,000 check to Kahului’s Family Life Center as part of its initial neighbor island funding to send 120 homeless individuals on Maui to locations outside of Hawaiʻi.

New Kuhua Corridor Proposed Mauka of Cane Haul Road

The proposed Kuhua Street Extension project is designed to provide an alternate local transportation corridor parallel to the Honoapiʻilani Highway between Front Street and Keawe Street in West Maui.

New Age Progressed Image Released in 1995 Maui Missing Person Case

October 18th marks the 20 year anniversary of the disappearance of Noquisi-Ama Blossom, who was 15 years old when she went missing from Makawao in 1995.

Hot and Hazy Today, Possible PM Rain

Winds are expected to remain light over the next couple of days. Hot, humid, hazy conditions are forecast. Sea breezes will bring afternoon clouds which…

Three Rescues Conducted ʻĪao as Flash Floods Catch Swimmers Unaware

Maui firefighters responded to three separate reports of youth caught in flash flooding conditions along the river that runs through ʻĪao Valley on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2015.

VIDEO: Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch, Everything You Need to Know

With just weeks to go before Halloween, many on Maui are making the traditional trek up the mountain ahead of the holiday to pick out pumpkins from the Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch.

Lahainaluna Upsets Maui High 17-7 at Home on Senior Night

The Lahainaluna High School football team got great support from key underclassmen on “Senior Night” Saturday, upsetting Maui High 17-7 at Sue Cooley Stadium.

Baldwin Routs Warriors 42-19 for Third Straight MIL Victory

The Baldwin High School football team won its third straight game Friday, routing Kamehameha Maui 42-19 at Kanaiaupuni Stadium.

Mauna Kea Emergency Rules Invalidated

A 120 day emergency rule that was implemented prohibiting camping atop Mauna Kea at night was invalidated by a circuit court judge on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Since the rule was enacted on July 14, several enforcement operations were conducted, resulting in a total of 21 reported citations or arrests.
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