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Father and Son Arrested for Suspicion of Arson in Gas Station Fire
Police allege the suspects’ sprayed gasoline on the pump, lit it on fire then fled the area.
Maui Police: 11 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
Maui police say they hope to get in touch with family members of the deceased to notify next of kin. If they are unable to find family members within a reasonable amount of time, they are submitted for disposition and the bodies remain at the facility until the mortuary gets approval from MedQuest to cremate.
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Sunny Skies Today, Front for Weekend
Gentle to moderate trades will continue through Friday, leading to a land and sea breeze weather pattern for most leeward areas. Stable conditions…
Kīpahulu Landslide Wipes Out Road Shoulder: Emergency Closures Planned
The Piʻilani Highway in Kīpahulu near Mile 37 will be closed from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19, and from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Winds Weaken Today in Maui County
The trades are expected to weaken over the smaller islands on Wednesday, leading to a land and sea breeze weather pattern through…
Neighbor Island Lawmakers Ask Ige Not to Sign Cesspool Rule Change
Nearly a dozen legislators are asking Governor David Ige not to sign off on a proposed state Department of Health rule change that if passed, would ban new cesspools statewide.
Virgin America Launches Daily Flights From Los Angeles to Maui
Virgin America airlines today announced it is expanding its service to Hawai’i with daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu, Oʻahu on May 5, 2016, and Kahului, Maui on June 14, 2016.
Easterly Winds Fill Back in Today
Moderate trade winds will rebuild through Tuesday, focusing low clouds and showers mainly across windward and mauka areas. The winds will weaken…
EXCLUSIVE: Dengue Fever Case Confirmed on Maui
The state Department of Health tells Maui Now that they have confirmed a case of dengue fever in a resident of Maui that recently traveled to a country where dengue fever is endemic.
Suspect in Car Theft, Police Chase Arrested for Robbery
Andrew Flood, 24, remained in custody at last report in lieu of $155,000 bail.
Survey: Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death More Widespread Than Previously Thought
Officials say that pending ground verification, new estimates show the infection has now spread to some 34,000 acres on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
Light Winds Return to Maui County
A series of weak fronts passing north of the islands throughout the week will result in the disruption of trade winds across the islands…
Cochran Requests Update on Pest Management Pilot Program
Councilmember Elle Cochran has requested an update on the Department of Public Works’ projects and initiatives, including the pest management pilot program, at a committee meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Brush Fires: Kahului Community Center and Kula Highway
Maui fire crews responded to two small brush fires reported on Friday evening in Kahului and early Saturday morning in Kula.
Vehicle Accident Ignites Brush at Launiupoko
The fire threatened two homes above the accident and came within 200 feet of one of the structures. The two occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Volcom Pipe Pro is “On”: V.I.P. Trip Awarded to Maui Woman
Congratulations to Jacquelyn Stewman, a surf enthusiast, legal secretary and mother of three who learned of the win in a phone call yesterday.
Maui Set New Visitor Arrival Record in 2015
Last year, Maui and set a new record for annual visitor arrivals, which increased 1.5% to 230,868; visitor expenditures on Maui also grew, increasing 4.9% to $436.8 million, bolstered by higher daily spending which increased by 3.7% to $210 per person.
Weekend Brings Return of Trade Winds
A series of weak fronts are expected over the next several days. The end result will be intervals of land and sea breeze weather peppered…
Oceanside Restaurant: More in Māʻalaea
Oceanside opened in the Harbor Shops on December 22, in the building that used to house Saltimbocca. It marks the start of some big changes coming to Māʻalaea.
Underwater Proposal Amid Sharks at Maui Ocean Center
Brandy is an avid shark enthusiast and had no idea that she would be diving with sharks that day, nor that Joshua would ask her to marry him. Among a crowd of six different species of sharks and an audience of Aquarium guests, Joshua asked the big question and Brandy said yes!










