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UPDATE: Pūlehu Brush Fire Blackens 30 Acres, Cause is Suspicious
A brush fire in fallow sugar cane off of Pūlehu Road burned a total of 30 acres before being brought under control.
Woman Arrested Under Warrant in Maui Prison Contraband Case
Susan Capobianco, 49, was indicted for an incident that occurred on February 19, 2017, where she allegedly tried to pass contraband to inmate Stephen Capobianco, who she was visiting at the Maui Community Correctional Center.
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UPDATE: 2nd Suspect in Tourist Kidnapping Investigation CHARGED
Phillip Rosenthal, 37, of Lahaina was charged for his alleged involved in a tourist kidnapping and robbery at Nākālele Point earlier this month.
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Maui County Carnival CANCELLED
The 2nd Annual Maui County Carnival that was scheduled for April 2017, has been cancelled due to a rise in shipping costs that have increased 40% in 3 years.
Minnesota Woman Pulled from Water at Kapalua Bay
A 72-year-old female visitor was pulled from the waters at Kapalua Bay while snorkeling with another family member on Wednesday morning.
Moderate Northeast Winds Back in Forecast
Moderate trade wind speeds are forecast for the next couple days with passing windward showers. Trade winds will become breezy over the weekend…
Public Defender Withdrawls from Nākālele Kidnapping Case
Deputy Public Defender Zach Raidmae withdrew himself from the case citing conflict of interest.
Rep. Ing Responds to Sale of Hawaiian Artifacts in Paris
State Rep. Kaniela Ing issued the following statement in response to Native Hawaiians who are protesting the sale of certain artifacts in Paris, France.
Maui Visitor Spending Up 8.3%, Arrivals Down 0.9% in February 2017
On Maui, per person daily spending increased (+9.3% to $234), leading to an overall growth in visitor spending (+8.3% to $14.3M per day) in February 2017.
ESE Winds Mean Haze, Shift in Weather Pattern
East to southeast winds are forecast across the state through Friday. A disturbance high in the atmosphere is digging toward the islands increasing the chance for more…
Temporary Safety Zone Near Kīlauea Lava Flow
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters surrounding the Kīlauea Volcano active lava flow entry into the ocean.
Wanted: Maui Police Seek Robbery Suspect
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male individual involved in a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Shades of Maui located in the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
Mainland Flight Bound for Honolulu Diverted to Maui
A mainland flight bound for Honolulu was diverted to Maui after reports of a smoky odor in the cabin.
UPDATE: Mokuahu Rd Fire in Happy Valley Sparked By Electric Power Equipment
Maui fire crews are battling a large fire at the top of Mokuhau Road in the Happy Valley area of Wailuku. Witnesses say the fire started at around 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after what sounded like “a large power boom.”
28th Annual Kūhiō Fest April 1 in Paukūkalo
A falsetto and ʻukulele master, a kalo cookoff and an oratory contest headline the 28th annual Prince Kūhiō Day Celebration on Saturday, April 1 in Paukūkalo.
Blessing: Maui Medical Cannabis Dispensary to Open this Summer
Maui Grown Therapies plans to open its Maui Lani Village dispensary later this summer. A second dispensary site will be announced later this year.
Maui County Weekend Weather Forecast
Trades wind weather is forecast with an increase in wind speeds over the weekend with showers and clouds focusing over our usual windward and mauka…
Nākālele Kidnapping Suspect Makes Initial Court Appearance
Ashley Ramos, 19, of Lahaina made her initial court appearance where her bail was set at $100,000.
Four Receive Awards for Heroism from Maui Fire Department
Four Maui residents were honored for their heroism and quick action during two separate rescues in South Maui, at a Kīhei home fire and at a condominium pool.
Capobianco Sentenced to Life in Prison With Possibility of Parole
Steven Capobianco was sentenced today to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the second degree murder charge. He was also sentenced to a maximum period of 10 year term for the offense of arson in the second degree, to be served consecutively.
