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Not Your Grandma’s High School: $3 Million Released for Kīhei High
Groundbreaking will take place in September 2015, with the remaining $27 million in initial funds to be used after groundwork has been laid. “I’m really excited that this will be the first Net Zero high school in the entire state,” said Rep. Ing. “It sets an example for what high schools should look like in the future. This is not your grandma’s high school,” he said.
Upcountry Dog Park to Open in December
The Upcountry Dog Park located behind the Maui County Recycling Center in Makawao will open to the public in December, county officials said.
Guillermo Forecasted to Bring Showers Today
The cloud area around tropical storm Guillermo will move across the islands through Friday bringing the islands much rainier conditions than normal through Friday…
UPDATE: One Man Dead in Officer Involved Shooting at Keōpūolani Park
Police say he removed a small caliber handgun and fired at the officers. Officers returned fire, striking the male who sustained injuries and later died at the scene.
T.J. Maxx to Open Thursday, Aug. 6
T.J. Maxx is set to hold the grand opening of its Valley Isle location in Maui Mall on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. Members of the media and other guests were invited to a sneak peek preview of the new store on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Waiʻānapanapa State Park Closed Due to Dangerous High Surf
Department officials are urging the public to stay clear of the blow hole, black sand beach and coastline areas.
Visitor Airlifted to Safety After Encountering Trouble Windsurfing in Kīhei
A 46-year-old man was airlifted to safety after he ran into equipment problems while windsurfing with friends in South Maui.
5 p.m. Update, Guillermo to Become Tropical Depression by Thursday Night
Guillermo is weakening and is moving far enough north of the main Hawaiian islands to keep land areas beyond tropical storm force conditions.
Five Maui Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant
The promotions went into effect on June 16, 2015 and include: John Akana, Jonathan Kaneshiro, Walter Ahuna, Kyle “Ikaika” Bishaw-Juario and Matthew Brown.
PHOTOS: Airport Access Road Now Open from Pakaula to Hāna Hwy
The Airport Access Road is now open to motorists beginning today from Pakaula Street to the Hāna Highway in Kahului. The project is designed as a traffic mitigation measure to meet continuing growth in use and demand at the Kahului Airport, enhance traffic circulation, and alleviate congestion.
Wailuku Man Dies in Motor Scooter Crash
A 54-year-old Wailuku man suffered fatal injuries in a motor scooter accident on Kahului Beach Road on Monday night. Maui police have since identified the man as…
Lānaʻi Police Investigate Report of Suspected Ordnance
Police say a 52-year-old resident found a canvas bag containing what he believed to be dynamite, a fuse and blasting caps within a storage shed.
Moderate Winds and Benign Weather Today
The trade winds will remain light to moderate through Tuesday with just a few passing showers expected. Tropical storm Guillermo is forecast to pass near the…
Haleakalā to Close Back Country Area Ahead of Guillermo
Haleakalā National Park will close the back country area at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 due to the current forecast path for Tropical Storm Guillermo.
Mustang Maui All Stars Advance to PONY Mustang World Series
With the win, the 2015 Mustang Maui All Star team is the first team ever from Maui to win the PONY Western Zone Championship and advance to the PONY Mustang World Series, which will be held in Youngsville, LA, from Aug. 6-9, 2015.
Monday Morning Weather Forecast
Moderate to localized fresh trades winds are expected to ease slightly on Monday. Showers will be mostly concentrated over…
State Offers Quick Tips to Prepare as Guillermo Approaches
Guillermo continues to weaken, with the current forecast showing the potential for Tropical Storm force winds arriving as early as 7 a.m., Wednesday on Hawaiʻi Island. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency offered preparedness advice to assist residents and visitors in advance of the storm.
Police Identify 20 Arrested and Charged For Demonstration Blocking Telescope Convoy
Maui police identified the 20 individuals arrested (13 males and 7 women) and charged for blocking a convoy of heavy equipment and telescope parts from being delivered to Haleakala for the ongoing construction of the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope.
Siren and Emergency Alert System Test, August 3, 2015
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency will conduct its monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2015.
Pāʻia Vacation Rental Owner Fined $500,000 by Planning Dept.
The Maui Department of Planning has levied fines totaling half a million dollars against the owner and operator of three vacation rentals in Pāʻia.





