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Maui Dolphin Season is Year-Round
While the wintering whales often get much of the attention on Maui, dolphins are found year round off Maui’s shores. Dolphins, like whales, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the state prohibits intentional swimming with dolphins in Hawaiian waters.
Service Line Repair on Main Street, Wailuku – April 8
Crews will replace a leaking service line on Main St in Wailuku, with work scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016.
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UPDATE: Electrical Arc at Maui Electric Substation Sparks 7-Acre Wailea Fire
The seven acre fire started after an electrical arc on a Maui Electric Company transmission line dropped a shower of sparks, igniting the dry grass below it.
A Blue Note at Fleetwood’s on Front Street
Fleetwood’s on Front Street wasn’t just playing the blues on April 2. The Lahaina restaurant became blue for the night, to mark World Autism Awareness Day.
Chef Sheldon Simeon Opens “Tin Roof” in Kahului
Top Chef alumnus, Chef Sheldon Simeon, has opened his own mom and pop eatery in Kahului. He and his family renovated the place themselves. In this…
Governor Proposes Highest Level of Funding Ever for DHHL
Ige: We want to give DHHL the tools and flexibility to reform and restructure the department. I will hold DHHL accountable, with the ultimate goal of giving beneficiaries greater access to DHHL programs and services.
Trade Winds Shift to Southeasterlies
The trades will weaken and shift out of the southeast through Monday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. A band of low clouds and showers associated…
Woman Rushed to Hospital After Pulled from Swimming Pool
A 31-year-old Kīhei woman was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition after she was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at The Wailea Fairway Villas on Saturday night.
Strong Competition Fuels Baldwin’s Success at Victorino
it was the competition that brought on the success that Baldwin High School enjoyed in both the boys and girls divisions at the finals of the Victorino Ohana Invitational.
Baldwin Robotics Captures Regional Title, Heads to World Championship
A three-team robotics alliance led by Baldwin High School captured the 2016 Hawaiʻi FIRST Regional Competition this weekend at the Stan Sheriff Center on Oʻahu, earning a berth at the prestigious world championship, scheduled later this month in St. Louis, Missouri.
Maui Photographer Lands Cover of World Wedding Publication
Maui wedding and fashion photographer Chris J. Evans just landed his work on the cover of the world renowned wedding publication Grace Ormonde Wedding Style for the March/April digital issue.
UPDATE: Power Restored to 2,600 After Accident on L. Honoapiʻilani Rd.
The vehicle struck a fire hydrant and utility pole causing a domino effect resulting in downed electrical lines and leaning poles along the highway. The accident also damaged several transformers and fuses.
Trade Winds Return for Weekend
Moderate trade winds are expected for the islands through Sunday with clouds and showers focusing across windward and mauka spots. The trades will taper…
At Home in Hoʻokipa: Up Close with Maui Surfer Ian Walsh
Maui Now recently caught up with Ian after an exciting run of events including his recent win in the HIC Pro at Sunset Beach, some powerful performances in the Triple Crown of Surfing and the Peʻahi Challenge.
Maui Vietnam Veterans Honored on 50th Anniversary
March 29, 2016 was the official day that the Department of Defense has designated to recognize the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
Shark Bite Incident in Olowalu, Maui
Officials with DLNR tell Maui Now that it was a minor incident involving an individual in a commercial tour group.
Sunshine & Light Winds Expected Today
Light winds and mostly dry weather should continue through Thursday with trade winds gradually filling in Friday and into the weekend. During this time…
Humpback Whale Behavior Captured in Video and Photos
The humpback whale season continues in Hawaiʻi with active pods performing some interesting behavior, including a “tail sail” that caught the attention of Sanctuary scientists and breathtaking breaches captured by local photographers here on Maui.
Maui County Agricultural Festival Poised to Invigorate Maui
Maui County Agricultural Festival is set for April 2, with a farmers market, food, educational activities, cooking classes and plenty of family-friendly fun.
UPDATE: Makawao Man Dies in Haleakalā Highway Motorcycle Crash
A Makawao man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Haleakalā Highway on Wednesday morning, March 30, 2016.










