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California Man Dies in Possible Drowning at ʻOheʻo Pools
A 38-year-old man from California died after being found and pulled from the water at the Pools of ʻOheʻo in the Kīpahulu district of East Maui on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Weekend Dominated by Reasons to Eat
Welcome to Labor Day Weekend, and brace yourselves, as most of the action appears to involve chewing.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7.0 Alaska Quake
The preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake (previously reported as 6.8), occurred 65 miles SW of Atka Village, Alaska at 6:26 a.m. HST on Fri. 8/30/13, according to the USGS.
Fast-Track Affordable Housing Project Proposed in Waikapū
A 45-day period for fast-track consideration has started on the proposed 48-unit Waikapū Gardens-Phase II, affordable housing project in Central Maui.
Visitor Spending up 13.6%, Arrivals up 5.8% on Maui
Visitor expenditures and arrivals increased on Maui in in both July 2013 and year-to-date reports released by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
6 Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles to be Released
During the Holomua nā Honu event, six 2-year-old juvenile Hawaiian green sea turtles will be released into the ocean. Now, officials say, they are ready to continue their life in the wild.
UB40 Vocalist to Perform at Reggae in the Valley
On Friday, prepare for the biggest “Reggae in the Valley” in its nine-year history. The show starts at 4:30 p.m. and is headlined by Ali Campbell, formerly of UB40.
Road Safety Project Captures Inaugural Inouye Innovation Award
Inouye’s widow, Irene Hirano, presented the award to students Lotus Chen and Sierra Harrell for their stem project on road safety near their school’s campus in Pukalani. Both students will each receive a portion of the $10,000 prize for college; and King Kekaulike will receive funds for the enhancement of its STEMworks lab.
Maui Mayor Says Shark Nets, Hunting Not Ideal
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa discussed options and mitigation measures in light of recent activity and reports.
S Kīhei Road to Close for Waiakoa Culvert Repair
The County of Maui Department of Public Works has announced the one-day closure of South Kīhei Road on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, for repairs to the Waiakoa Culvert fronting the Old Suda Store.
UPDATE: Pihana Heiau Brush Fire Burns 1 Acre
Heavy smoke was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 closer to the Pihana or Pihanakalani portion of the site, towards the mauka side of the monument.
Baby Critically Injured in Fall from 2-Story Window
A 16-month old boy is being treated on Oʻahu after falling from a second-story window in Makawao on Saturday, police said.
BRIEF: Mākena Shark Sighting Results in Temporary Closure
The closure began at 2:10 p.m., when lifeguards spotted a 12-15 foot shark in the area.
Lunas’ Defensive Ways Carry Team Into Season Opener
The Lahainaluna High School football team utilized its first-round bye Saturday to notch its eighth shutout in 13 games, this time against a high-powered offense from Vancouver, British Columbia.
Environmental Assessment Filed for Mokuhinia Restoration Project
The EA states that total project costs are estimated in excess of $11 million.
Weekend Offers Chance to Dunk the Mayor
It’s the weekend, yo. You can hit up Kihei Friday, Celebrate Historic Lahaina, help plant a garden, catch some comedy, win prizes at Maui Mall and see a musical.
HC&S Launches Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Improve Irrigation
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company held a test run of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV, that it plans to use to improve irrigation practices at the company’s sugar cane fields.
Bicyclist Injured in 30-Foot Drop off Haleakalā Crater Road
A bicyclist was rescued from Haleakalā Crater Road this morning after going off the road and down an embankment, landing about 30 feet below, officials said.
Two Hospitalized in Near-Fatal Piʻilani Crash
The 20-year-old Wailuku man driving the Civic and his 19-year-old female passenger from Pukalani were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Kūlanihākoʻi Bridge Stabilization to Close South Kīhei Road
A portion of South Kīhei Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, as county crews conduct stabilization work on the Kūlanihākoʻi Bridge.
