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Proposed Relocation of US Navy Drone Squadron to Hawaiʻi
The proposal includes the relocation of 57 unmanned aircraft systems and about 480 personnel and dependents to Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi Kāne‘ohe Bay.
Maui Voyaging Canoe Emerges from Dry Dock
The Moʻokiha o Piʻilani Maui Voyaging canoe was moved out of dry dock for final construction in the new year, according to an announcement from Hui o Waʻa Kaulua, Maui’s Voyaging Society.
BMW Confirmed to be that of Missing Woman, ID Still Pending
Maui police have confirmed that the vehicle involved in a deadly crash in Kahakuloa on Saturday was owned by Jean Kini Chang, a Wailea woman who was reported missing since Dec. 19, 2013.
Motorists Attempting to Pass Kahakuloa Roadwork
Those that attempt to pass may have to reverse long distances on an incline. Road closures are in effect daily between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. between mile 11 and 13.4 of the Kahekili Highway.
Zach Johnson Shapes 1-Stroke Win at Kapalua
Playing to his strengths, Zach Johnson shaped his 11th PGA Tour victory on Maui Monday, swinging wedges with the precision and the confidence of a surgeon, operating one stroke better than sophomore sensation Jordan Spieth — soon-to-be the PGA Tour’s next household name.
UPDATE: Lost Pig Hunters Rescued After Night in Makawao Forest
A second pig hunter that was missing since Sunday night was located at around 11 a.m. today, according to Maui Fire Captain Jeff Kihune. The first hunter was located at around 7:30 this morning by a rescue helicopter.
Johnson in Position to Win Back-to-Back Titles
Dustin Johnson likes hitting the golf ball far and he has a lot of fun doing that when he’s here playing The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort.
Maui’s Best Under-the-Radar Sushi Chef… Revealed
There is a risk to revealing the whereabouts of this already in-demand sushi chef, but we do it anyway.
UPDATE: Kailana Street Fire, Paukukalo
When firefighters from Engine-1 out of Wailuku arrived on scene at 8:46 p.m., they found the home 25% involved in flames coming from the second floor, said Maui Fire Captain Kris Sakamoto.
Motorcyclist Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Piʻilani Crash
An 18-year-old Kīhei man sustained life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Piʻilani Highway in South Maui last night, according to Maui police.
Hyundai Tournament Underway at Kapalua
The marquee pairing of defending champion Dustin Johnson and Adam Scott teed off today at 12:50 p.m., marking the official start of the 2014 Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
Weekend Offers Films, Runs and a Fundraiser
Welcome to a weekend packed mostly with film screenings, but also opportunities to exercise, learn about industrial hemp or hear some live music.
UPDATE: One Dead in Kanani Road House Fire
One person is dead following a morning house fire at 232 Kanani Road in Kīhei, fire officials confirmed.
Opening Showers Expected for Hyundai Tourney
Besides sunblock, the game’s best golfers will need their umbrellas, towels and rain gear, to combat the frequent showers expected for Friday’s first round of the 2014 Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
AAA: Wailuku Gas Price up 20 Cents From Last Year
Gas in Wailuku, Maui was up a penny from a week ago, up a three cents from a month ago, and up 20 cents from the same time last year—that according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge report.
NTSB Report: “Loud Bang” Heard Prior to Kalaupapa Plane Crash
The pilot of a plane that crashed off of Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi in December heard, “a loud bang,” and said the plane experienced a “total loss of power” shortly after takeoff, according to a preliminary accident report published this week by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Application Period Begins for Summer Explorations Program
The application window for Kamehameha Schools’ summer programs opens today, Jan. 2, 2014. The Explorations programs are designed to introduce and expand upon Hawaiian cultural traditions and knowledge.
Stinging Ants Found in Garden Shops on Maui and Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture today confirmed that an invasive stinging ant called the Little Fire Ant has spread from Hawaiʻi Island to Oʻahu and Maui.
Mo‘omomi Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area Proposed
An informational meeting will be held to discuss a community proposal that seeks the designation of Moʻomomi area of Molokaʻi as a Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area.
KIRC Receives Grants to Support Cultural Programming in Kīhei
One project will prepare an 8-acre parcel of land in Kīhei for future use as a Kahoʻolawe Cultural Center. A separate grant will go towards the design of a “Kumeheu” walking trail with native plants and interpretive educational experience about Kahoʻolawe on the same Kīhei property.





