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Cool & Dry Weather Continues, Winds Weaken
Cool, dry and stable weather is expected through Wednesday. Winds are forecast to become light and southerly Thursday and variable on Thursday…
Bills to Ban Coral-Killing Sunscreens Advance
The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection passed House Bill 600 which would prohibit the sale of sunscreens containing the chemical oxybenzone.
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Hawaiʻi Tourism Industry Sets New Records
Here on Maui, visitor arrivals were up 3.9% in 2016 to more than 2.6 million visitors; and visitor spending increased 8.4% to $4.5 billion.
Forecast: Gusty, Dry & Cool Weather Today
Gusty trade winds are forecast to continue into Tuesday with dry, cool conditions expected through Wednesday as winds veer to the east and gradually decrease..
National Guard Exercise Taking Place on Maui Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, United States Coast Guard, paramedics, Kahului Airport security, Maui police and fire fighters will be participating in a large scale emergency operations exercise starting Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
Schatz: Executive Order on Immigration is “Un-American”
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i announced his support of legislation introduced by US Sen. Chris Murphy that would block Trump’s recent refugee and immigrant executive order.
Body of California Visitor Recovered from Waiʻānapanapa Freshwater Caves
Maui firefighters recovered the body of a 33-year-old male visitor from Novato, California, Sunday afternoon at the Waiʻānapanapa Freshwater Caves in Hāna.
Gusts to 55 mph Prompt Continuation of Wind Advisory
Behind a departing front, gusty and cool north winds are forecast to continue through Monday. Dry weather is expected Tuesday into Wednesday…
Fire Crews Locate Lost Pig Hunter in East Maui
At 9:48 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, firefighters received a call for three overdue pig hunters who went hunting in the Kailua area of East Maui.
UPDATE: Downed Tree Blocking Hāna Hwy at Mile 12
Maui police closed the Hāna Highway (360) at Mile 12 due to a large downed tree blocking both lanes. The closure went into effect at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Motorists can expect significant delays as crews work to remove the large tree.
Male Visitor in Critical Condition, Pulled from Waters at Wailea Beach
A 76-year-old male visitor was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition after being pulled from the water at Wailea Beach in South Maui on Thursday morning.
Female Visitor Dies After Being Pulled From Waters in Mākena
A female visitor died after being pulled from waters at Poʻolenalena Beach, also known as “Chang’s Beach” in Mākena on Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Body of Missing Fisherman Recovered Near Pokowai Sea Arch, Maui
The body of a missing Kahului fisherman was recovered at around 9:22 a.m. about a mile west from where he fell into the water at the Pokowai Sea Arch in Kahikinui late Friday night.
Front Pushes Down Island Chain Over Weekend
We expect nice weather and light winds until a cold front arrives and moves down the island chain late Saturday through Sunday. A breezy, cool and dry north to northeast wind…
Modified Access to ʻĪao Valley State Monument Expected in Summer
The state hopes to reopen ʻĪao Valley State Monument to modified public access sometime this summer. A $1.8 million stabilization project begins Feb. 13, 2017.
Demonstration Planned to Save Wilson Keahiʻs Boat Yard at Māla
A sign waving demonstration will be held this Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Māla Boat Yard at the site where Lahaina resident Wilson Keahi has maintained a boat yard for the past 35 years.
Zuckerberg Decides to Drop Kauaʻi Land Lawsuits
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly decided to drop lawsuits to acquire kuleana land on Kauaʻi’s north shore…
Sunny Skies Today, Front Expected Over Weekend
Trade winds are forecast to continue weakening Friday. Mostly dry weather is expected into Saturday before a cold front begins to impact the state. As the cold front moves down…
Trio of Citizens Recognized for Rescuing Injured Pueo
Radiographs revealed fractured bones in the elbow. Authorities hope that the pueo will survive and regain full capability to survive back in the wild…
Maui Criminal Case Filings Increase 50% in Five Years
In the past five years alone, criminal case filings in Maui County have increased by 50%, significantly increasing the workload of each judge…
