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South Swell Brings Elevated Surf
A series of south swells begins arriving in the islands with elevated surf expected through the weekend, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.
LED Street-lighting Tests Conducted at Wailuku Millyard
“These tests are helping us light the path toward reducing energy consumption and county costs,” said Mayor Arakawa in the announcement.
3,200 Customers Affected by Molokaʻi Power Outage
The outage was first reported at 9:40 a.m., and power was restored to all remaining customers by 12:37 p.m., company officials said.
Two Men Adrift Rescued off McGregor Point
Two men are safe after the inflatable boat they were in lost power and began drifting in waters off of McGregor Point on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The Last of the North Swells and the First Big South
The south swell season has begun with a big swell on the way.
Maui’s Felix Wins Pac-12 Pole Vault Championship
Maui’s Kristine Felix, a freshman at Washington State University, became the first Cougar woman to win the conference championships in the pole vault Sunday at the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships on Cromwell Field at Loker Stadium on the USC campus.
VIDEO: 287 Students Attend UH Maui College Graduation
The students were among 569 who completed degrees and certificates at UHMC in the spring semester, and among 8,000 students who earned degrees and certificates across the 10 campus system, school officials said.
2013 Charity Walk Raises $789,816 for Maui County
The Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk held in Wailuku over the weekend raised $701,716, according to event organizers. When combined with walks on Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi, the event raised $789,816 for Maui County.
Ice Cream Truck Fire at Launiupoko Slows Morning Commute
Crews from the Maui Fire Department responded to the call at 5:54 a.m. of an ice cream delivery truck on fire about a quarter of a mile south of Launiupoko Beach Park.
Swim Zones to be Enforced at Ka’a Point Over Safety Concerns
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources today told Maui Now that it would enforce swimming zones at Ka’a Point, following public concerns that kite surfers were endangering beachgoers.
Maui Men Arrested Following Kahakuloa Burglary Investigation
The charges stem from an initial report in which police say a caller reported a suspicious vehicle, “staking out” the homes at the Cliffs of Kahakuloa neighborhood.
Weekend Chock-a-Block with Food, Fundraisers, and Fuga
It’s Mother’s Day weekend! Along with countless ways to fatten up the lady who gave you life, check out the other events happening as well.
Motorist Fatally Injured in Molokaʻi Crash
Police say a preliminary investigation indicates that a van collided into the rear of a motorized scooter that the woman was driving, as both vehicles were headed east on Kamehameha V Highway at around 2:22 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.
1 Dead in Multiple Vehicle Honoapiʻilani Crash
Police have since identified the man who died at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision reported west of the highway tunnel near Papalaua Wayside Park on Thursday morning, May 9, 2013.
Stretch of Lahaina Shoreline Re-opens After Testing
County officials say the “tests results indicate that no wastewater reached the ocean as a result of the May 7, 2013 overflow.”
Partial Solar Eclipse Visible Over Hawai‘i
The Bishop Museum J. Watumull Planetarium reports that the moon will block an estimated 44% of the sun during the peak of the eclipse, which will occur at around 3:48 p.m. over Honolulu.
Punahou’s Preus Claims Boys State Golf Title in Kaanapali
Punahou School’s Kalena Preus capped his final round Wednesday at Royal Kaanapali Golf Course with a long birdie putt at No. 18 and a victorious snarl.
Former Maui Bombing Target at Kanahena Discussed
The results of the investigation will be used to determine the most appropriate remedial action at Kanahena Point, which once served as a former defense bombing target site.
Baldwin Reports Double-Digit Jump in College-Going Rate
Four Maui schools reported increases in college enrollment, with the highest rate of 58% reported at both HP Baldwin High School and King Kekaulike High School.
Keawekane Selected to U14 Youth National Soccer Team
She is Maui’s first female soccer player to be invited to train with the U14 United States Women’s National Soccer Team.
