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UPDATE: Hiker Falls 15-Feet at ʻĪao Near Nature Center
Rescue crews are responding to a report of a female who fell about 15 feet near a swimming hole above the Hawaiʻi Nature Center in ʻĪao Valley.
Multiple Ocean Rescues off Maui With Rising Northwest Swell
Maui fire and ocean safety personnel responded to multiple ocean related rescues on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, due to the rising northwest surf swell.
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PHOTOS: It was a Big Wednesday at Pe’ahi
It was a “Big Wednesday” at Pe’ahi “Jaws” today. Conditions were challenging to say the least and many are calling what ensued “carnage”…
Repairs Underway: Broken Main Lines on Lahainaluna Road
Water department officials say customers in the area may experience low water pressure and are asked to conserve water and avoid any unnecessary water use during this time.
Sanctuary To Remain Focused On Humpback Whales
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has withdrawn its proposal to expand the size and focus of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary around Hawaiʻi, and will instead remain focused on humpback whales.
Maui Now Partners for V.I.P. Giveaway to Volcom Pipe Pro
MauiNow.com in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and the Volcom Pipe Pro, are offering the public a chance to win a V.I.P. trip for two to the 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro.
Rep. Ing on Industrial Hemp: “It’s Time Has Come”
Alexander and Baldwin’s recent announcement that it will end sugar production at Maui’s Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. will free about 36,000 acres of agriculturally zoned land at the end of 2016, prompting question over what crop would replace sugar.
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel Earns Two Travvy Awards
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel has earned two prestigious Travvy Awards for “Best Hawaiian Cultural Hotel” and “Best Family/Resort, Hawaii.”
Sunshine, Haze & Light Winds Expected Today
Rather dry weather and light winds are expected over the next few days. Another weak front will approach the islands later this week. Winds are expected to…
Minnesota Man Recovering After Near Drowning in Kāʻanapali
Authorities say the man regained consciousness and began breathing again after a female nurse on vacation, gave the man two short rounds of chest compressions.
Group Seeks Full EIS on Proposed 47-acre Mākena “Resort Complex”
The Maui Tomorrow Foundation is speaking out against a planned “Resort Complex” in Mākena that is proposed for development on 47.15 acres of undeveloped land makai of Mākena Alanui Road.
UPDATE: Wailuku Man Dies in Kea Street Motorcycle Accident
A Wailuku man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident reported shortly before noon on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 in Kahului. The incident was reported at approximately 11:53 a.m. on Kea Street, at the intersection of Kaiemi Street.
Two Heat Records Set in Kahului This Week
As other states break snowfall records, here on Maui we’ve tied a heat record…
Position Description for New Maui Energy “Czar” Commissioner Announced
The new position was among two announced during a press conference on Jan. 15, in which the Mayor unveiled a report that studied utility options for Maui County. In addition to the commissioner or energy “czar,” the county is also looking to hire a utility consultant
Scattered Showers Expected Today
Dry, stable, and hazy conditions with light winds will dominate ahead of an approaching weak front. The front will produce modest showers across…
Maui Electric Establishes UHMC Sustainability Science Management
The endowment fund will be used to provide an annual scholarship of $1,000 in perpetuity. Every year, one student will be selected to receive the scholarship award based on financial need.
Wailea, Maui Shark Incident Update (Sunday 1/24/2016)
State officials reopened a stretch of shoreline in Wailea on Sunday , Jan. 24, 2016, following a shark encounter on Saturday.
Maui County Weekend Weather Forecast
Moderate trades will keep showers focused over windward and mountain areas through early Saturday. The trade flow will weaken and shift out of the south…
Weekend Surf: Pe’ahi Size Swell Expected Soon
Our current northwest swell is expected to taper off and drop to leftovers by Sunday. A second large west-northwest swell is forecast to build Sunday…
Maalaea Brush Fire 100% Contained, 200 Acres Burned
The Maalaea brushfire that started yesterday afternoon, has not been extinguished, but was called 100 percent contained at 5:55 p.m. Friday evening.










