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BREAKING: DeCoite of Molokaʻi Appointed to Fill House Vacancy
Governor David Ige today announced his appointment of Lynn DeCoite to serve as Representative of State House District 13, which includes East Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and Molokini.
Maui High Makes Shirota New Football Coach
Deciding to stay in-house, Maui High School hired veteran teacher Keith Shirota on Wednesday to be the school’s next head football coach.
BREAKING: Representative Mele Carroll of Maui Passes Away
Former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll of Maui passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, according to an announcement from the state House of Representatives.
Makawao Man Reported Missing Since Feb. 1
Maui Police are asking the public’s help in locating Justin Costa, Jr., a 67-year-old Makawao man who was last seen on Feb. 1, 2015.
Dry Conditions, Hazy Skies Today
Light east to southeast winds will remain in place for the first half of the week. Conditions will be relatively dry and stable, with a land / sea breeze…
Ordnance Remnants Forces Partial Closure of Maui’s Mākena State Park
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks will close the Puʻuōlaʻi (Little Beach) area and a portion of Mākena Beach State Park in South Maui on Wednesday, Feb. 18, while DLNR staff and military ordnance experts conduct an investigation.
Visitors from Sweden Survive After Car Plunges 80 Feet from Maui Cliff
Three women visiting from Sweden survived after the car they were in rolled over the edge of the Kahekili Highway and plunged 80 feet down a cliff.
New Jersey Visitor Pulled from Waters at Kāʻanapali in Critical Condition
A visitor from Colts Neck, New Jersey, was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being found floating face down in waters fronting the Kāʻanapali Beach Resort in West Maui.
Kahului Teens Die in Apparent Drowning Near Honokōhau
Two Maui teens died in an apparent drowning incident in the ocean near Honokōhau Bay on Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2015, officials said. Maui police have since identified the victims as Edelene Parilla, 18, and Emmanuel Tabbay, 19, both of Kahului.
Sunny Skies for President’s Day
Winds are forecasted to turn easterly tonight and weaken further. Light east to southeast winds will remain in place for the first half of the…
President’s Day XL Swell Holds Through Morning
A shorter period mix of northwesterly swells is expected to hold early today, mainly showing for north Maui spots from Ho’okipa eastward. Deep water …
Makawao Garden Cafe: Sandwiches, Salads and Mom
The lunch-only spot serves up sandwiches and salads in a small but cheery outdoor space. The highlight, however, is not necessarily the food.
Finalists for Maui House Seat: Buchanan, DeCoite & De Naie
The Maui County Democratic Party’s Council Nominating Committee today narrowed the list of candidates for the vacant District 13 House seat to three finalists today. The finalists include Lori Buchanan of Molokaʻi, Lynn DeCoite of Molokai, and Lucienne De Naie of Huelo on Maui.
PHOTOS/UPDATES: Storm Related Damage, Road Closures, Power Outages
Power outages, downed trees, and road closures were reported across Maui on Saturday morning, as a Valentine’s Day storm began impacting the island.
Sunny Skies For Rest of Holiday Weekend
Winds are expected to decrease significantly and turn to a more northerly flow in the wake of the front. Cooler and drier conditions will establish across…
Vehicle Fire Spreads to Cane Field Burning 10 Acres
An estimated 10 acres of sugar cane burned after being sparked by a vehicle fire near the Pūlehu Road and Ōmaʻopio Road junction on Maui early Friday morning.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Teen
Police say 19-year-old Anabelle O’Connell, who has no local address, was reported missing by friends after she failed to make contact with them as she normally does.
Front Expected This Weekend
Southwest winds might usher in a few showers on Friday as a front approaches from the northwest. The southwest winds are expected to become stronger…
Ing Introduces Bill to Prohibit Officers from Drinking While Carrying Firearms
The proposed measure came as a result of a an incident involving Christopher Deedy on Nov. 5, 2011, in which the US State Department special agent fatally shot Kollin Elderts in a struggle at the Kuhio Avenue McDonald’s on Oʻahu.
Hawaiʻi Marine Bills Draw Nearly 4,000 Pieces of Testimony
One of the bills, HB511 seeks to prohibit the harassment of anyone who is marine or aquarium fishing, and specifically tasks conservation officers with enforcing the harassment ban.
