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Cool, Gusty Northeast Winds Today

Cool and gusty north winds are expected to continue tonight, between a cold front southeast of the Big Island and high pressure northwest of the islands…

House Approves $200 Million for Maui Community Correctional Center

The state house today approved more than $200 million in funds for renovations at the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku, according to an announcement from the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives.
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Flooding Forces Closure of ʻUlaino Road in Hāna

Maui police have closed a portion of ʻUlaino Road in Hāna this afternoon due to flooding. The closure was announced at 4:13 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.

Brown Water Advisory: Honokahua, Maui

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for Honokahua Bay in West Maui, due to heavy rains.

Police Release Surveillance Image in Kahului Burglary, Seek Public Help

The individual appeared to be in their early 30’s and was seen carrying crowbars, two of which have been recovered, according to police reports.

Maui’s Judge Bissen is First Testifier in Legislative Pilot Project

In a first-of-its-kind, pilot project the state house will accept video testimony from neighbor island residents during a committee hearing today.

Gusty North Winds Expected Behind Front

A weak cold front will push across the state into Wednesday. Strong high pressure building to the northwest of the state behind the front will bring…

Mayor Arakawa: State of the County is “One of Perpetual Change”

The Mayor discussed the expected loss of 650 jobs before the end of the year due to the cessation of sugar operations at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. Other recent issues facing the county include the 5,000 acre brushfire at Kahikinui, severe flooding that forced the closure of the main DMV service center in Kahului, and a road that the Mayor said, “threatens to slip into the ocean,” in East Maui.

Schatz: Federal Money For HC&S Workers On The Way

The International Trade Commission issued a determination that the dumping of sugar from Mexico caused serious injury to the domestic sugar industry, and specifically named HC&S as one of the domestic firms impacted.

80 Organizations Support East Maui Kalo Farmers Against HB2501

More than 80 organizations signed a coalition statement in support of restoring water to East Maui streams as a group of taro farmers from the region voice opposition to a measure that they say would allow continued water diversions.

Winds Weaken, Front Expected Soon

Trades winds will gradually weaken Monday. Clouds and passing showers will favor windward and mauka areas especially over the Big Island slopes. Winds will…

Windy, Cold Conditions Add to the Challenges at KSM Relays

Nothing prepares you for the cold of Upcountry Maui, certainly not the warmth of downtown in early March.

First Pitch Thrown at Newly Opened Central Maui Regional Sports Complex

With the first phase of construction now complete, local and visiting teams and the general public can now compete on two softball fields and utilize an open field, two comfort stations and a concession building. These features cover about 24 acres of the 65 acre property.

UPDATE: Overnight Shooting on Waiehu Beach Road Under Investigation

The incident was reported in the early morning hours fronting Ray’s Deli & Lounge at the Waiehu Beach Center.

Treasured Cloak and Helmet of Kalani‘ōpu‘u Arrive in Hawaiʻi

The Treasured Mahiole (feathered helmet) and ‘Ahu ‘Ula (feathered cloak) of Kalani‘ōpu‘u made its historic return to Hawaiʻi aboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight from New Zealand on Friday. The return comes 237 years after the artifacts left Hawaiʻi’s shores aboard Captain James Cook’s ship.

VIDEO: Rescue at “Black Rock” Puʻu Kekaʻa

Rescue crews airlifted an individual from Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Culture & Cuisine at KBH’s Tiki Terrace

Tiki Terrace at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel features award-winning, island-inspired cuisine with free entertainment, from a chef who says he’s “never bored!”

UPDATE: Body Found in Burn Area of Olowalu Brush Fire

The vehicle and body appeared to have been burned as a result of the brush fire, but the actual cause of death of the identity of the individual found is pending autopsy results.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Incident at Haycraft Park

The suspect was identified as Justin Shepherd, 33, with no local address. He was being held in lieu of $1,000,000 bail.

Windy Conditions Persist Today

Cool and breezy conditions should continue the next few days with limited showers focusing over windward and mauka spots through the weekend. Trade winds…
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