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Visitor Arrivals to Maui Up 1.5% in January 2017
Visitor arrivals on Maui increased (+1.5%) in January 2017 year-over-year, but a shorter length of stay resulted in no growth in visitor days (+0.3%).
Maui Crime, Feb. 19-25: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui Crime, Feb. 19-25: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
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Maui Humane Society Opens $260K Expanded Veterinary Clinic
The Maui Humane Society expanded the current veterinary clinic by more than 700 square feet and will increase spay/neuter clinic to approximately 6,000/yr.
Flood Watch: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Possible Today
Unstable weather is expected today across the state as spotty heavy showers and even thunderstorms are in the forecast. This afternoon they are expected…
Dr. Scott Parker New Head of School at Kamehameha Schools Maui
Dr. Scott Parker has been named Poʻo Kula (Head of School) for Kamehameha Schools Maui campus, effective June 1, 2017.
Meadow Gold Dairies Ordered to Halt Sale of 2% Reduced Fat Milk
DOH issued a Cease and Desist Order to Meadow Gold Dairies today after laboratory results from routine milk samples exceeded standard limits for Coliform bacteria.
984 Humpbacks Tallied in 2017 Great Whale Count
Hundreds of humpback whale sightings were reported during the 2017 Great Whale Count on Maui over the weekend, conducted by the Pacific Whale Foundation.
Crews Extinguish Small Brush Fires in Pūlehu and Lahaina
Maui firefighters responded to reports of small brush fires in Kula and Lahaina on Saturday.
Today’s Forecast: Unsettled Weather on the Horizon
East-southeast winds are forecast to strengthen a bit on Monday before dropping off again Tuesday. High clouds are expected Monday through Wednesday with wet, unsettled…
Mainline Water Break at Hina/Niihau in Kahului
Repairs are underway for a mainline break at the intersection of Hina Avenue and Niihau Street in Kahului. Repair work will be performed from approximately 11:30 am to 3:30 pm today.
Disturbance Approaches This Weekend
Moderate trade winds are forecast through the weekend. Drier than usual conditions are expected through Sunday morning and then a disturbance will take hold of the forecast. The atmosphere…
Rep. Gabbard Visits Overcrowded Maui Community Correctional Center
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard saw firsthand the problems and challenges at MCCC, foremost of which is the dilapidated facilities and extreme overcrowding.
Winds on Decreasing Trend Through Weekend
Our winds are forecast to decrease in speed into the weekend. Windward and mauka spots will continue to receive most of our clouds and showers with an increase in showers…
Partial Closure: Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao
Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao will be undergoing construction and a partial closure to the vehicle parking areas from Feb. 27, 2017 to Sept. 24, 2017.
Maui Police Promote Seven; Kiyota Becomes Assistant Chief
The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of seven individuals including: Sterling Kiyota to the rank of Assistant Chief; Kenneth Doyle to the rank of Lieutenant; and Lawrence Becraft, Aylett Wallwork, Ka Lae O Ka Ena Brown, Keoki Santos, and Ryan Saribay to the rank of Sergeant.
Safeway to Anchor New Hoʻokele Shopping Center
Safeway will anchor the new Hoʻokele Shopping Center, a 94,000-square-foot center located at the gateway to Alexander & Baldwin’s Maui Business Park on Maui.
Haʻikū Hill Recognized for Fight Against Coqui on Maui
On Maui, the Community of Haʻikū Hill was recognized as the county MVP for their efforts to control coqui frogs on the island of Maui.
Breezy Winds up to 25 mph Today
Breezy winds are forecast through Friday with lighter winds taking over for the weekend and into early next week. Clouds and showers should favor windward and mauka…
Mosquito ‘Birth Control’ Aims to Protect Native Birds
Researchers are taking the first steps to adapt a “birth control method” for mosquitos to protect Hawaiʻi’s unique, imperiled native birds.
Injured Pueo Heads to Big Island for Rehab
Hawaiian Airlines cargo handlers—like anyone else who spotted it—might have thought a dog or a cat was in a carrier that arrived at Honolulu International Airport for shipping this morning. Inside this particular crate, however, was a pueo—a Hawaiian short-eared owl that made headlines across the state recently after a 7-year-old O‘ahu girl, her father and […]
