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Meetings to Discuss Proposed Protection of Native Habitat at Nuʻu
The public meetings will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Kula Community Center; and on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Hāna High and Elementary School Cafeteria.
Maui County Visitor Industry Raises $800,000 in Charity Walk
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association held its 37th Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, May 9, raising a total of $800,000.
Today’s Weather Re-play of Yesterday
Breezy trades are expected for the next several days. Showers will favor windward and mauka areas, with some of the larger showers…
Pukalani Man Dies in Kahekili Motorcycle Crash
A 25-year-old Pukalani man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident reported early Sunday morning on the Kahekili Highway on Maui. Police have since identified the man as…
Trade Winds Pick up Another Notch for Weekend
The trade winds are expected to strengthen into the weekend with showers focusing over windward and mauka areas. This trade wind weather pattern…
Kokomo Road and Haʻikū Road Closures
Both the Haʻikū Road and Kokomo Road projects are expected to last for several months at least. During this time motorists are advised to expect delays and to use caution and to follow all traffic control signs.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Advances to Governor
A bill that creates a statewide distribution system for medical marijuana passed out of the state House on the last day of session.
Maui Visitor Arrivals, Spending Increase from March 2014
On Maui, visitor days increased 5.2% and total visitor expenditures increased by 4.6%, compared to March 2014. Total arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands grew 3%.
Winds Increase a Notch Today
Trade winds and windward showers are expected through the forecast period. Winds are forecasted to increase Friday and remain strong into next week. Clouds…
UPDATE: Responsible Identified in Kahului Hit-and-Run Investigation
Police say two of the letters in the license plate were reversed and issued a statement today saying, “This was a mistake anyone could have made.”
Pedestrian in Fatal Maui Traffic Crash Identified
Maui Police have identified the pedestrian killed in Wednesday’s fatal traffic crash on the Hāna Highway as Michael Machado, 46, a former Molokaʻi resident, with no local address.
Breezy Trade Winds, Leeward Sunshine
Moderate to fresh trade winds are expected to continue through Thursday, increase on Friday, and then remain strong through the weekend and into next week…
$172M Secured for Maui Capital Improvement Projects in State Budget
Speaker Souki said there is a balance that must be sought to ensure that needed projects are funded to maintain state services and ensure quality of life on Maui.
Trade Wind Weather Pattern Continues
Moderate to fresh trade winds will continue through Thursday, then increase on Friday, and remain strong through the weekend and into next week. Conditions…
Alaska Woman Rescued in Rough Waters at Hāna’s Koki Beach
A crew from the Hāna station arrived on scene and spotted a woman clinging to the rocks about 30 feet from the shoreline.
7 Hikers Trapped by Rising Water, Airlifted From “Commando” Trail
Pāʻia firefighters and a Kahului rescue crew, aided by an East Maui Irrigation employee, found the group about a 90 minute hike into the trail, at an area often referred to as the “Lava Tube.” The group was safe and were awaiting daylight and stream flows to recede before exiting.
Breezy Winds, Windward Showers Today
Moderate trade winds are forecasted through the week. Conditions should be stable with clouds and showers favoring windward and mauka areas. Pockets of moisture riding…
SHAKA Files Appeal Over Delayed Maui Moratorium on GMO Operations
The SHAKA Movement on Maui filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court, seeking an evidentiary hearing before continuing an injunction that delays the implementation of the Maui GMO moratorium.
VIDEO: 11 Displaced by House Fire on Kea Street in Kahului
Eleven people were displaced by a 2-alarm fire on Kea Street in Kahului reported at 11:16 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015. Officials say the fire resulted in total of $500,000 in damages to the structure and $100,000 in damages to the contents. The cause remains under investigation.
Maui Click-It-Or-Ticket Seat Belt Enforcement Begins May 11
The Maui Police Department will participate in a two week campaign targeting seat belt violations starting on Monday, May 11, and running through Monday, May 25, 2015. The fine is $102 and will be issued to the operator of the vehicle.
