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Texas Woman Dies in Fall at ʻOheʻo Gulch
A visitor suffered fatal injuries after falling 15 feet down a ledge at ʻOheʻo Gulch in East Maui on Thursday afternoon. Maui police have since identified the woman as Cheryl Black, 55, of McKinney, Texas.
Maui Waena School Expansion to Begin After Delays
A $5.1 million classroom expansion project at Maui Waena Intermediate School is scheduled to break ground next week after several delays, Representative Justin Woodson of Maui announced today.
‘Ohana by Hawaiian Expands its Network to Include Maui
The expanded service will include daily flights from Kahului on Maui to Molokaʻi, Kona, and Hilo, aboard the airline’s 48-seat ATR-42 turboprop planes operated by Empire Airlines.
Mass Cat Vaccination Clinic Set for Sunday
All cats will receive a vaccine that includes vaccination against the deadly panlekopenia virus which has been confirmed in at least one cat Upcountry.
Man Pinned Under ATV in Deadly Kanaio Accident
A 54-year-old man is dead after he was found lying beneath a four wheel All Terrain Vehicle in the remote Kanaio area of Maui on Tuesday. Maui police have since identified the man as…
Procession Commemorates Life of Kamehameha the Great
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I – Kahekili Chapter on Maui commemorates the life of Kamehameha the Great in procession in Kahului today.
Maui Humane Society Confirms Deadly Virus in Upcountry Cat
The Maui Humane Society has confirmed a case of the deadly feline panleukopenia virus in a cat colony Upcountry, and says there’s also a suspected unconfirmed case in Kahului.
Wailuku Man Critically Injured in Hāna Highway Crash
The involvement of speed is suspected as a factor in a single-car crash along the Hāna Highway in Haʻikū on Monday night that left one man hospitalized with critical life-threatening injuries, police said.
VA Audit Reveals 145 Day Wait Time for Honolulu Veterans
The report shows thousands of veterans across the country that are waiting longer than three months to get seen, with Honolulu veterans having the worst wait time in the country—at 145 days or nearly five months for an initial primary care visit for new veterans at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center.
Public Reminded of Laws Protecting Hawaiʻi Sea Turtles
The public is advised not to touch or feed sea turtles and to keep a 6- to 10-foot buffer as a best practice for sea turtle viewing.
Anti-GMO Group Gets Required Number of Signatures
A petition calling for a moratorium on the cultivation of genetically engineered organisms in Maui County has received the required number of signatures to advance for potential placement on the upcoming election ballot, county officials announced today.
Residents Featured in New Kīpahulu Cultural Demonstration Series
Cultural practitioner Bolly Helekahi will be on hand to teach participants coconut leaf weaving, and fellow practitioner Patricia Gomez will teach participants the art of making a feather lei.
Olympic Weightlifting Boom Brings Back Maui’s Patao
The sport of Olympic Weightlifting is making a comeback, thanks in part to CrossFit, and the new college opportunities athletes on Maui are enjoying.
Kid-Run Businesses on Maui to Showcase Products
Youth entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their creations and set up shop during the one day Kids Inc Business Showcase. Qualified submissions will be open to popular vote between June 26 through July 2, 2014.
Long-time Sportscaster Kanoa Leahey Joins Pacific Media Group
Long-time sportscaster Kanoa Leahey joins Pacific Media Group as the newest voice at ESPN Maui AM 900. Leahey will be hosting a two hour mid-day sports talk show, “Let’s Talk Sports With Kanoa Leahey.”
Maui Races Take Shape as Candidate Filing Ends
The state elections office released an uncertified list of candidates running in the 2014 election after the filing deadline passed on Tuesday afternoon. The list features several familiar faces and former elected officials.
Makani Pahili Exercise Simulates Hurricane Scenario
An exercise to prepare firefighters for a Search and Rescue mobilization and evaluate team readiness will be conducted today, at the Maui Fire Joint Training Center site in Kahului.
Kahana Sunset Proposes Seawall Replacement
The Kahana Sunset AOAO is proposing to construct a replacement seawall, drainage improvements, and beach access path within the shoreline setback of an existing 79-unit condominium resort site in West Maui.
Free Meals for Children Offered at Maui PALS Sites
Officials with the county Parks Department say kids do not have to be enrolled in the PALS program to take advantage of the free meals.
Maui Man Arrested on Attempted Murder, Meth Trafficking Charges
Erath Kaihewalu, 21, of Wailuku was arrested and charged at 5:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, for an outstanding indictment warrant for attempted murder and multiple drug charges including methamphetamine trafficking.





