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Swell Slowly Begins to Ease Today

Our current south-southwest swell is expected to slowly start an easing trend Monday, continuing to ease through the week, dropping out on…

2 Boats Grounded off Maui: in Lahaina and La Perouse

Firefighters on Maui responded to two separate boat grounding incidents on Sunday, July 26, 2015. A 20-foot fishing vessel was discovered on the rocks near La Perouse Bay in South Maui at around 4:56 a.m.; and a 30-foot sailboat was found on a reef just inside the wave break fronting 505 Front Street at around 3:08 p.m.

Demonstration Planned as Convoy Rescheduled for Telescope Construction

For the second time in as many months, individuals opposed to ongoing construction of the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope atop Haleakalā will hold a demonstration on Maui.

Molokaʻi Vehicle Accident and Power Outage

A motor vehicle accident on Molokaʻi’s Kalae Highway knocked out power to parts of the island on Saturday afternoon.

Winds Weaken for the Weekend

Trade winds will weaken further through the weekend as the remains of former tropical cyclone Enrique passes north of us. This will also bring another…

VIDEO UPDATE: Search for Billy Oliveira Continues, Missing Since July 13

The search continues for William “Billy” Oliveira, who was last seen Monday July 13, 2015 in the Nāhiku area of East Maui. Maui police say their search for Oliveira remains “active,” and at this point authorities do not suspect foul play, according to Lieutenant William Juan with the Maui Police Department’s Community Relations section. Family members, meantime, are relying on the help of the Maui Search and Rescue organization to assist in an ongoing ground search of areas including the East Maui shoreline and Upcountry areas.

Convoy Rescheduled: Haleakalā Summit Road to Close During Wide Load Transport

The announcement comes on the heels of a cancelled convoy in June amid ongoing issues surrounding development atop the summit areas of some of Hawaiʻi’s highest mountains.

Trade Wind Weather Expected Today

Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected across the islands Friday. An increase in showers and humidity is expected from Friday afternoon through…

Missing Molokaʻi Man Found Near “Ship Wreck Beach” on Lānaʻi

Air 1 located the vessel and missing individual on shore in the area just west of Kaiolohia or “Ship Wreck Beach” on the island of Lānaʻi. The Molokaʻi man in his 40’s was reported to be in stable condition at last report.

Maui Ocean Center on TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Best Aquariums in US List

The Maui Ocean Center in Māʻalaea has been named among the “Top 25 Best Aquariums in the US” by TripAdvisor as part of the publication’s Travelers’ Choice Best of 2015 list.

Pygmy Sperm Whale Beached on Maui, Flown to Oʻahu

A pygmy sperm whale was found beached at Keawakapu in South Maui on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2015, according to representatives with the non-profit Ocean Defender Hawaiʻi group.

Comment Deadline Today for Draft EA on ʻĪao Flood Control

Today is the deadline to comment on a draft environmental assessment filed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Maui Public Works Department for the proposed modification of the ʻĪao Stream (Wailuku River) Flood Control Project located in Wailuku.

Trade Winds Expected Later Today

More typical trade winds will return across the area late Thursday, and briefly strengthen from Thursday night through Friday. An increase…

NPAC of Maui County Honors Awardees, Names New Board Members

Hawai‘i State Sen. Roz Baker and Maui County Council Vice-Chair Don Guzman were among five legislators and community leaders honored by the Nutrition & Physical Activity Coalition of Maui County at the coalition’s annual meeting last month; three new board members were also named to the NPAC board of directors.

Gov. Ige, Mayor Arakawa Oppose HEI-NextEra Energy Merger

During a press conference held this afternoon, Gov. David Ige expressed the state’s opposition to the proposed NextEra Energy Inc. purchase of Hawaiian Electric Industries and is recommending the state Public Utilities Commission reject the deal as it is currently proposed.

4-year-old Boy Dies, Struck by Vehicle in Kāʻanapali

A four-year-old Maui boy died after suffering injuries in a motor vehicle crash in Kāʻanapali this morning, police said. The incident was reported at 7:56 a.m. on Tuesday July 21, 2015 fronting 133 Hakui Loop in Kāʻanapali.

20-Month-Old Boy Medically Evacuated From Tour Boat off Molokini

A 20-month-old boy was medically evacuated to Maui after losing consciousness aboard a tour boat near Molokini Crater on Monday morning, July 20, 2015.

VIDEO UPDATE: Wailuku Water Main Break, Traffic Accident Main Street

A motor vehicle crash damaged a fire hydrant and affected water service for Wailuku Town this morning. Department of Water Supply crews are on scene and expect to have the problem repaired by 1 p.m., according to an update issued by County officials.

California Man Airlifted After Fall at Pīpīwai Trail, Maui

A 57-year-old man from Sacramento, California was airlifted from the Pīpīwai Trail in East Maui after losing consciousness during a fall on Monday morning.

Light Winds Continue Today

Light winds are expected across the state through mid week, allowing localized land and sea breezes. A disturbance high in the atmosphere is expected to pass…
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