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LETTER: Cap Quietly Lifted on Maui’s Hostess Bar Establishments
A resident letter alerts the public to changes in Maui’s liquor law, which effectively removes the 12 establishment cap on the number of hostess bars in Maui.
Capobianco Hearing Delayed, Outstanding Criminal Cases Nearing Settlement
In requesting a continuance, Defense Attorney Jon Apo said Thursday that he is very close to wrapping up all of Steven Capobianco’s remaining criminal cases.
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Breezy East Winds Expected Today for Maui County
Breezy east winds are expected through at least Saturday with stable conditions in the forecast. Winds are expected to weaken and shift out…
Delta Air Lines “Sorry” After Dispute With Family Over Child Seat on Maui to LA Flight
Delta Air Lines responded today following a dispute with a family that was booked on Flight 2222 from Maui to Los Angeles, California on April 23, 2017.
BREAKING: Rep. Souki Resigns as House Speaker
Souki cited some disappointments this session including: failure to pass Compassionate Aid in Dying bill; immunity for lifeguards bill; and funding for rail.
Groups Seek to Halt Approval of Mākena Resort’s Environmental Assessment
A lawsuit was filed in Maui’s Environmental Court against developers of the 158-unit community above Mākena Landing, disputing project impacts.
Breezy Trade Winds Back in Forecast Today
Breezy trade winds are forecast through Saturday with more typical windward and mauka showers. Sunday winds are expected to diminish a bit. Early next …
VIDEO: Rally Against Sand Mining of Maui Dunes
Throughout the week, demonstrators from the group Iwi Protectors have been waving signs calling for a stop to sand mining and export from Maui to Oʻahu.
Maui Police Cinco de Mayo Impaired Driving Enforcement Starts Today
Starting today and continuing through the weekend, the Maui Police Department will increasing impaired driving enforcement in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo.
Maui Dance Studio Finds Temporary Space After Kula Building is Condemned
Some 150 dancers are practicing at temporary sites after being forced from the Old Kula Community Center which was condemned from use after finding lead paint.
Makawao Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A warrant was obtained after information was received that an adult male had been supplying students at King Kekaulike with butane hash oil (BHO) and marijuana.
House Passes $14.1B State Budget, Includes $63M for Kīhei HS
Major items include: $63M for a new Kīhei High School on Maui; $1.8M for the Hawaiʻi Promise Program; and $23M to acquire 500 acres of ag land in Central Oʻahu.
Maui’s Guzman Finishes Runner-Up in State Girls Golf Championship
Maui High’s Reese Guzman finished as runner-up in the state HHSAA Golf Championship in Kāʻanapali after a sudden-death playoff with Punahou’s Claire Choi.
Light Winds Continue for Maui County Today
Light trade winds are expected today with windward and mauka showers overnight into the early morning hours. Because winds are light we also expect afternoon…
VIDEO: Gas Tank Drilling Caught on Surveillance
While most of the incidents were reported in Kīhei, one of the incidents was caught on surveillance video during an incident reported on April 22, in Māʻalaea.
Car Searches: Talking Law with David Sereno
How do you respond if a law enforcement officer wants to search your car? Attorney David Sereno says there’s a simple answer in our “Talking Law” series.
Lei Day in Maui Nei: Longest Lei Exchange is a Success
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa successfully attempt to set a world record for the Longest Lei Exchange during Monday’s May Day festivities.
Suspect in Tokyo Lounge Robbery Turns Himself In, Charged
Keliihoomalu was arrested and charged for the offense of Robbery in the First Degree for an incident last week at the Tokyo Lounge in Wailuku.
Upcountry Water Shortage Terminated Following Heavy Rains
Due to the high volume of rain over the weekend, the declaration of the Upcountry “Stage 1” water shortage has been terminated.
Maui Island Under Brown Water Advisory
The state of Hawaii, Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui today following heavy rains over the weekend.
