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Three Hawaiʻi Marriotts Inducted into TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Stellar service, exceptional amenities and breathtaking views were just a few of the reasons sited that earned three of Hawaii’s Marriott hotels induction into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame.
Mayor Objects to Portions of 2016 Council Budget
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa is vetoing a portion of the Fiscal Year 2016 budget that was passed by the County Council on June 5, 2015.
VIDEO: 22 Whales Disentangled From 9,500 Feet of Line Over 13 Years
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reports that the close of the 2015 whale season marks 13 years of whale rescue operations by the Hawaiian Islands Disentanglement Network. Since its inception in 2002, the network has freed 22 large whales from life threatening entanglements, and removed more than 9,500 feet of large gauge line from the entangled whales.
Maui Police Identify Man Killed in Shootout, Release Further Details
Maui police have since identified the individual killed in a shootout on Lower Main Street in Wailuku over the weekend as Shawn Akamine, 46, of Wailuku, Maui.
VIDEO: 13-Year-Old Boy Air Rescued From “Bamboo Forest”
A 13-year-old boy from Chattanooga, Tennessee fell nearly 15 feet onto jagged rocks below a waterfall at the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest” trail in the Kailua area of East Maui on Sunday.
MCCC Workline Inmate Captured in Attempted Escape
Public Safety Department officials say Edward Morgan was cleaning inside the front gatehouse and managed to slip out the front door behind a civilian who walked in at around 8:40 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2015.
Hybrid Weather Pattern Continues Monday
Trade winds are expected to stay relatively light through Monday. The weaker than normal trades should continue to push showers over windward areas, especially…
A Float Fit for a King: Starwood Maui Celebrates King Kamehameha V
In honor of King Kamehameha, guests and associates of Starwood Maui today presented an ‘Iolani Palace-inspired float at the Nā Kamehameha Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a in Lāhainā.
UPDATE: Deadly Wailuku Shooting Incident Under Investigation
A man who was involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire today with Maui police has since died. Police released further details this evening saying an investigation revealed that the passenger of an SUV that was involved in a traffic stop, exited the vehicle and allegedly shot at police officers first while fleeing.
Hybrid Weather Pattern Expected This Weekend
Light to locally moderate trades are expected over the main Hawaiian island chain this weekend. The trades will be light enough to allow local afternoon…
Makawao Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Burglary, Firearm Theft
A Makawao man was arrested in Kaupō this week for his alleged involvement in a burglary and firearm theft case. The suspect, Devon Traxinger, 45, was subsequently placed under arrest by Hāna patrol officers.
Lost Hikers Caught in Heavy Rain Rescued by Kula Firefighters
A father and his two sons are safe after becoming caught in a heavy down-pour and losing their direction on Thursday night, July 11, at the Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area on Maui. The incident was the second lost hiker call that Kula fire crews responded to on Thursday night.
Maui Officer Arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence
A three year veteran with the Maui Police Department was arrested and charged for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Variable Winds and Land/Sea Breeze Pattern Today
Weakening trade winds are expected to weaken further on Friday, with sea breezes becoming more prominent by day and land breezes by night. Shower…
Cane Burning Opposition Group to Host Forum, June 25
A group that seeks to stop cane burning on Maui announced an upcoming forum and meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kīhei Community Center.
Small Swells Expected This Weekend
Our current small southwest, south-southeast mix will fade over the next few days. A new swell is expected to build Friday and peak over the weekend…
VIDEO: Laura Dern Revists her Hurricane Iniki Experience
During an exclusive on-camera MauiNOW interview with Malika Dudley, Dern was asked what it was like to go through hurricane Iniki while filming Jurassic Park…
PHOTOS: Ige Signs Maui Healthcare Reform Bill for Public-Private Partnership
The governor said the state will work collaboratively with the Maui Region Board and the HHSC to select a private partner and finalize the terms and conditions of this partnership by the end of the year so that implementation can begin in 2016.
Victoria’s Secret Files $998K Building Permit for Maui Store
The national retailer, Victoria’s Secret has filed a nearly $1 million building permit to occupy space within the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului, confirming previous reports that talks were underway for a store on Maui.
New Maui Brochure Features Tips on Ocean Safety, Shorebreak and Sharks
The brochure includes a map of County beach parks that have lifeguards, as well as tips on how to deal with rip currents and shorebreaks, and how to avoid chance encounters with sharks. Several months after the debut of an educational ocean safety video at Kahului Airport, Maui County officials today announced the release of an Ocean Safety Guide brochure available for download online.
