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Bears Force D-I Playoff With Comeback Win Over Sabers
Baldwin High School needed an extraordinary performance from an ordinary player Saturday and wide receiver Kaelon Wainui delivered.
Central Maui Police Pursuit Ends, Suspect Detained
Maui police have arrested one man and another remains at large in connection with a police pursuit that led to the lockdown of several schools in Central Maui on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.
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West Maui Customers Asked to Conserve Water
The Mahinahina and Lahaina Water Treatment Plants are experiencing problems due to heavy rains carrying debris and clogging the intake water lines.
Old Front, Nora Combine to Bring Wet Weekend Weather
Moderate trade winds are expected into next week. Tropical moisture from former tropical cyclone Nora and an old front will spread across the island chain…
Homeless Repatriation Program Officially Expands to Maui
Executives at the Maui Family Life Center say Maui made the most sense to initiate a neighbor island repatriation program, which requires that the homeless person being assisted contribute a portion of the cost for airfare.
Maui Waena Principal Issues Statement Following Lockdown
“Maui Waena was directed to go into a lockdown by the Maui Police Department today, starting at 12:15 p.m. and ending at 1 p.m. as a precautionary measure. At no time was Maui Waena under any threat. There was no intruder on campus,” Yap tells Maui Now.
Humid Conditions, Increasing Showers Today
Trade winds will continue with increasing showers expected through the weekend. Tropical moisture is forecast to sweep over the island chain from the east…
Input Sought on Proposed Maui Bus Service Expansion
The Maui Bus has been in service since 2002. It currently provides over 2.5 million rides annually along 13 routes and operates from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Visitor Dies, Found Unresponsive in Ocean at “Black Rock”
An 80-year-old man from Carlsbad, California died after being pulled from the ocean at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali this morning. The man has since been identified as…
UPDATE: Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder After Molokaʻi Shooting
Maui police have since charged two suspects with first degree attempted murder in connection with a shooting reported on Wednesday afternoon on Molokaʻi.
Halloween in Lahaina Back for 5th Consecutive Year
“Halloween in Lahaina” returns to world famous Front Street on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Last year, the same event drew a crowd estimated at 28,000 people.
It’s no Snowman: Next Hurricane to be Named “Olaf”
While many today associate the name Olaf with the happy-go-lucky snowman character that appeared in the 2013 Disney animation film, Frozen, the name will resurface again, for the next storm now brewing in the Eastern Pacific.
Two Maui Restaurants Earn TripAdvisor Top 25 Ranking
The 2015 list includes: #14 Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia; and #15 Lahaina Grill in West Maui.
PUC Approves New Programs; Ends Net Metering
A press released issued yesterday by the Sierra Club yesterday announced the state Public Utilities Commission’s decision to end net metering. The same day, the PUC said it has approved two new rooftop PV programs intended to replace the NEM program.
Trade Wind Weather Returns, Wet Weekend?
Trade wind weather slowly returning to the islands. Clouds and passing showers will again favor windward and mauka areas. Over the weekend there may be…
ʻUlupalakua Ranch Assists Fire Crews in Locating Lost Hiker
Firefighters rescued a man along the King’s Trail in Kanaio after he became lost while hiking alone in South Maui.
UHMC Fall Enrollment Down for Fourth Consecutive Year
The drop marks another consecutive decline reported since 2011, when the school had 4,527 students enrolled. That translates to 934 less students at the Kahului campus over four years.
900 Maui Intermediate Students to Get New Tablets
Kalama and Lokelani are among just 32 schools in the nation selected for the program. Representatives say access to technology can help to level the playing field for low income families and those who do not have a high-speed internet connection at home.
Veterinary Assisting Program Expands to Maui
“This is the only program of its kind in the state. By expanding to the neighbor islands, starting with Maui, we hope to provide essential training to veterinary staff and increase the standard of animal care throughout Hawai‘i.” ~Vet Tech program director Jenny Kelly
Island Air Offers Standby Rate for UH System Students
Island Air’s new College Student Standby Program is offering students enrolled at University of Hawaiʻi campuses on Oʻahu and Maui the opportunity to stand by for any flight on any day for $35* each way.










