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Latest Weather Alerts 12/24/14
The latest advisories, watches and warnings posted for Maui County will be updated in this story throughout this weather event.
5 Deputies Sworn-in to Sheriffs Division on Maui
Five Maui recruits with the Public Safety Department were among the recent graduating class of new deputies in the state.
Polls Close Today for “Name a Baby Sea Turtle Contest”
Voting polls close today, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, for the Maui Ocean Center’s “Name a Baby Sea Turtle Contest.”
500 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kīhei
A mechanical failure at the Kīhei Pump Station #5 resulted in the overflow of an estimated 500 gallons of wastewater along South Kīhei Road today.
Maui’s Payne Wins “Best-In-Class” Competition
In addition to the points race to qualify for the 2015 World Championship Tour and rankings points for the Vans Triple Crown, Hawaiian Airlines added another contest to the stakes this season in Hawaii: The Best-in-Class competition, which awards 250,000 air miles to the surfer with the best two-wave total at the end of Triple Crown.
8 Rescued After Being Swept into Current at Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock”
Eight individuals were assisted to shore after being swept out by the current at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali.
Wailuku Man Arrested After Standoff at Paukūkalo Home
Maui Police arrested a Wailuku man for terroristic threatening after an incident at a Paukūkalo home last night.
Trade Wind Weather Today, Front Ahead
Typical trade wind weather is expected today but conditions are expected to change this weekend as a cold front approaches.
Maui Man Convicted of Meth Distribution to Molokaʻi
A 33-year-old Wailuku man was found guilty by a federal jury today of possession and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine from Maui to Molokaʻi, justice officials said.
Maui Gas Continues To Fall: Wailuku at $3.86, Costco at $2.89
Gas prices on Maui continue to fall with the average price of a gallon of regular gas dropping to $2.89 at Costco in Kahului and $3.86 in Wailuku.
Mama’s Fish House Named to OpenTable Top 100 List
Three Hawaiʻi restaurants are featured on this year’s list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America, published by OpenTable, an online dining and reservations company.
Breezy Winds Become Light For the Weekend
Today we expect breezy winds gusting upwards of 35 mph for some spots. As a front approaches, winds will weaken and shift…
Public Help Sought in Identifying Suspects in Alleged Wailea Theft
Police say $600 worth of merchandise was taken from the store during the incident reported at 3:53 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014.
Winds Expected to Become Breezy Later Today
Scattered showers are likely in windward and mauka areas today. Winds are weaker than they’ve been lately but expected to pick up…
A Christmas Wish For Trucker Dukes
A Kīhei firefighter’s infant son is waging the battle of his life. Just before Thanksgiving, 20-month-old Trucker Dukes was diagnosed…
Invasive Pines Removed, Now Serve as Christmas Trees
Volunteers removed close to 500 invasive pine trees at Haleakalā, and are now reusing them as Christmas Trees for Maui families.
Weakening Winds Today, Building Later in the Week
High pressure, the weather feature that generates our trade winds, is moving away from the islands and as that happens our winds are…
Visitor Airlifted After Fall on West Maui Pali Trail
A 63-year-old visitor was air rescued from the Pali Trail in West Maui after a falling onto some rocks and suffering injuries to his forehead, knee, and cheek, fire officials said.
Maui Police Step Up DUI Patrols for the Holidays
The Maui Police Department will be stepping up holiday DUI enforcement over the next three weeks during their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that runs from now until Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.
Gust of 52 mph on Lāna’i Yesterday, Still Gusty Today
Winds will be strongest where winds funnel, go downslope on the leeward sides and over coastal waters and channels. Gusty winds are…
