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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Kahakapao Recreational Area Blessing

Mountain biking enthusiasts now have new trails in the Makawao State Forest Reserve to enjoy. As a response to the increased popularity of trail activities, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife/Nā Ala Hele Trails and Access Program opened the Kahakapao Recreational Area. Nā Ala Hele is tasked with creating and maintaining trail systems on both private and state-owned lands, such as in State Forest Reserves. The new day-use only system contains more than ten miles of trails and incorporates two of the illegal “social” trails. Other illegal trails were rehabilitated and removed.

Ryder’s Wish: Make-A-Wish Hawaii Reveals Brand New Playground

Make-A-Wish Hawaii granted a very special wish to 8-year-old Pukalani Wish Kid Ryder and his family this weekend. Ryder was diagnosed with craniosynostosis…

VIDEO: Paige Alms Rides the Wave at Maui Film Festival

Paige Alms is featured in a documentary which premiered at the Maui Film Festival Sunday night. She grew up on the island of Maui with…

VIDEO: Taste of Wailea a Hit at Maui Film Festival

The Maui Film Festival’s most popular event, the Taste of Wailea, sold out early this year – and with good reason! MauiNOW’s Malika Dudley interviewed Spago…

Trade Wind Weather Returns Today

Moderate trade winds are expected to persist through at least the middle of this week, then may decrease toward the end…

Brush Fire Burns 2 Acres on Hahana Road in Haʻikū

About two acres of brush and trash burned in a fire reported on Sunday afternoon, June 7, 2015, near Valley Isle Memorial Park, in Haʻikū. Firefighters from Pāʻia arrived on scene at 5:12 to find the fire burning along Hahana Road, about 1⁄2 mile makai of Hāna Highway.

Keith Regan Announces Intent to Run for Wailuku Council Seat

Maui Managing Director Keith Regan announced his intention to run for the Maui County Council Wailuku residency seat, which will be vacated by Councilmember Mike Victorino next year due to term limits.

VIDEO: Adam Driver “Rides the Wave” as Maui Film Festival’s Shining Star

The Maui Film Festival honored Adam Driver today as the 2015 Maui Film Festival Shining Star Award recipient. During an exclusive Maui Now interview with Malika Dudley she asked if there is a major goal or aspiration for the future of his career. Driver responded saying, “The idea of planning or having an idea of where you want to go doesn’t make sense to me, because it’s never going to be that, so why even try to muscle something. I’ve been kind of lucky enough. Things have just kind of happened that I didn’t plan, and I’m just going to try and ‘ride the wave,’ to use an expression that will hopefully resonate with the Maui audience, and see where it goes.”

VIDEO: Wailea’s Taste of Chocolate Delivers Delectable Creations

Maui Film Festival’s over-the-top event for lovers of chocolate took place last night at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. If you’ve never seen the delectable creations… feast your eyes! Maui Now’s Malika Dudley takes us on this sweet journey through the Taste of Chocolate.

Humid, Hazy Today due to Light Winds

Winds are expected to remain light this weekend, making local land and sea breezes more widespread. Clouds and showers are forecasted to develop…

VIDEO: Colin Farrell Honored with Esteemed Navigator Award

Colin Farrell was the recipient of the esteemed Navigator Award, during the Celestial Cinema on Friday night at the 16th annual Maui Film Festival. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley caught up with Farrell for a one-on-one interview.

VIDEO: Celestial Cinema Crowd Enjoys the One-of-a-Kind Maui Venue

Maui Now’s Malika Dudley talks with those in attendance as they star gaze, watch films, and enjoy the night out with family and friends at the 16th annual event.

Cane Burning Opponents Call for Suspension of HC&S Burn Permit

Cane burning opponents are calling for the State Department of Health to suspend the Burn Permit issued to Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company after heavy smoke last week reportedly sent at least one child to the hospital and resulted in numerous complaints, according to Maui resident Karen Chun of the Stop Cane Burn group.

VIDEO: Palmer Receives Rising Star Award on Opening Night of Celestial Cinema

Celebrity Teresa Palmer was honored with the Maui Film Festival’s Rising Star award. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley caught up with Eastwood for an exclusive interview.

Moderate Trade Winds Expected Today

An area of moisture moving along a moderate trade wind flow will produce clouds and showers over mainly windward and mauka areas…

VIDEO: Eastwood Receives Rising Star Award on Opening Night of Celestial Cinema

Celebrity Scott Eastwood was honored during the opening night of the Celestial Cinema event with the festival’s Rising Star award which pays tribute to young film artists whose every role surprises, enthralls, and delights audiences of every age. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley caught up with Eastwood for an exclusive interview.

Increase in Windward Showers Today

Winds are expected to weaken slightly on Wednesday and Thursday. A batch of showers moving in from the east is forecasted to increase showers…

PHOTOS: Motorists Escape Injury in Hāna Highway Landslide

Witnesses to the incident tell Maui Now that the noise from debris coming down the mountain was extremely “loud” and expressed gratitude that all involved were okay. There were no reports of injuries following a landslide along the Hāna Highway in Keʻanae on Monday night, June 1, 2015.

PHOTOS: Anthony Bourdain’s Maui Episode of “Parts Unknown” to Air June 14

Anthony Bourdain’s episode of his show “Parts Unknown” that he filmed in Maui County earlier this year, is set to air on June 14, 2015 on CNN. Maui’s own Sheldon Simeon, the executive chef at Mala Wailea and Migrant Maui restaurants Tweeted that he was, “blessed and honored to share some food with @bourdain.” He also hash-tagged the Parts Unknown program saying they made a quick stop at Grandma’s Coffee House in Kula before starting their adventure.

Trade Winds Pick up a Notch Today

Light trade winds tonight are expected to gradually increase to moderate breezes starting Tuesday, before decreasing slightly Wednesday and Thursday…
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