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Scattered Showers Today, Light Trades for Weekend
Clouds and a few showers associated with a weak front will linger over Maui County Friday. For the weekend, a brief return of…
Maui Rail System on Track for the Distant Future
Mayor Alan Arakawa disclosed the possibility of a rail system on Maui this week during an interview with KHON2 News. The story drew a flurry of comments from local residents online and on Facebook who shared mixed reactions to the concept. However, the mayor’s idea is presently a vision for the distant future.
Organizations Ask Governor to Withdraw DLNR Director Nomination
Gov. David Ige is being asked to withdraw his nomination of Castle & Cooke lobbyist Carleton Ching for head the Department of Land and Natural Resources by over 20 environmental groups.
Hazy Skies, Southwest Winds as Front Approaches
A weak front will bring a slight boost to showers as it passes over the state late in the day Thursday into Friday mainly for south and west facing…
MEDB Wants Community Input on Maui’s Energy Future
Maui Economic Development Board wants volunteers from the community to share their current and future priorities and values about energy on Maui as part of a project called “MPowerMaui: An Energy Conversation.”
AARP Offering Free Tax Preparation Assistance Beginning Feb. 2
The AARP Foundation will be offering free tax preparation assistance beginning Feb. 2 for Hawai‘i taxpayers with low to moderate incomes.
Emergency Room Visits Exceed Record Levels at MMMC
Maui Memorial Medical Center’s emergency rooms treated over 45,000 patients in 2014–a 3.37 percent increase over 2013 and a 25 percent increase over the past five years.
Maui Police Urging Sober and Safe Roads for Super Bowl
The Maui Police Department will be stepping up efforts to prevent drunk driving and other traffic-related risks to keep the public safe during the upcoming Super Bowl weekend.
Little Fire Ant Infestation Found in Huelo
Little fire ants have been found in Huelo following a survey conducted by the Maui Invasive Species Committee on Friday, Jan. 16.
Light Winds Today as Front Approaches
Weakening trade winds will turn southeasterly on Wednesday, as a weak front approaches from the west. This front is expected to bring some showers and light…
Federal Court Again Finds Maui County Violating Clean Water Act
A federal court has rules that Maui County is violating the Clean Water Act for the second time in less than a year.
Trade Winds Weaken as a Front Approaches
Trade winds are expected to slowly weaken and become more southerly as a weak front approaches the state Tuesday. From Thursday into Friday, this front…
MFD Respond to Fire in Makawao
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, firefighters from Makawao responded to a reported trash can fire.
Coast Guard Captures Amazing Video of Parachuting Plane
The propeller of a single-engine aircraft slowed to a stop in mid-air, as Coast Guard video captured the Cirrus SR-22 dropping nose-first before leveling out and landing in the ocean via parachute, 253 miles northeast of Maui on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Hawai‘i Governor Delivers State of the State
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige today delivered his first State of the State address to the 28th State Legislature Meeting in Joint Session. He focused on building a strong foundation for our island home, and called for a change in mindset that will propel the state government to higher levels of efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.
Breezy Trade Winds Today, Front Ahead
Breezy trade winds are expected through Monday. Dry weather will continue through mid-week. Clouds and showers will increase again late in the week…
Maui and Hawai‘i Island Eateries Make Yelp’s Top 100 in Nation
Yelp rankded Shark Pit Maui and Lāhainā Luna Café in Lāhainā at No. 6 and No. 27, respectively. On Hawai‘i Island, Da Poke Shack in Kailua-Kona made the list at No. 51.
UPDATE: Pilot Safe After Ditching Plane NE of Maui
The Coast Guard responded to a distress call from a single-engine aircraft running out of fuel approximately 975 miles north of Hawai‘i Island today.
Commercial Ocean Recreational Activities Now Require Permits Statewide
Any company or individual conducting commercial activities in state small boat harbors, facilities, and near shore waters are now required to contact the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation for a permit.
Roadwork at the Intersection of Market and Main Streets in Wailuku
The Department of Water Supply will be repairing a manhole at the intersection of Market Street and Main Street in Wailuku on Sunday, Jan. 25.





