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Milo Tree Thefts Prompt Temporary Parking Closure at Beach in Spreckelsville
Ongoing milo tree thefts on Maui will prompt the temporary closure of parking at the area commonly referred to as “Baby Beach” in Spreckelsville, officials said.
Four-Story Hotel Proposed for Downtown Kihei Project
A new 150-room, four-story, select-services hotel is part of a planned development proposed for construction along Piʻikea Avenue in South Maui.
Kamehameha Maui Gives Nakamura Football Opportunity
There is no substitute for hard work and Cody Nakamura, the new head football coach at Kamehameha Schools Maui, will be expecting plenty of it once he meets with the returning players on Wednesday.
Hana’s Helekahi-Cass to Play Volleyball at Ashford
Hana High School volleyball standout Pakalana Helekahi-Cass signed a letter of intent to attend Ashford University in Iowa on a full scholarship.
Help Sought in Locating Owner of Unoccupied Kayak
Authorities are reportedly seeking the public’s help in locating the owner of an unoccupied kayak found offshore of Maʻalaea Harbor this morning.
Woman Airlifted from Maui’s Waiheʻe Ridge Trail
Fire Crews on Maui were called to the Waiheʻe Ridge Trail on Saturday afternoon to assist a 64-year-old woman who injured her ankle while hiking in the area with a group of friends, officials said.
High Surf Advisory Through Tuesday for Maui, Molokai
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a HIGH-SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MAUI and MOLOKAI, in effect from midnight tonight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 9.
Seabury Girls, Baldwin Boys Dominate Victorino Meet
The Seabury Hall girls and the Baldwin High boys flexed their track and field muscle Saturday, producing dominate team victories at the Victorino Ohana Invitational.
Maui Makes Mark at 50th Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Maui’s entrants into the 50th edition of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival finished strong in the kane and solo divisions with Hālau Kekuaokalā’au’ala’iliahi, under the direction of nā kumu hula ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes, earning a second place finish for the Kahiko Kāne division, and a fourth place finish for the ‘Auana Kāne division.
No Tsunami From 7.1-Magnitude Quake in Papua, Indonesia
By Dave Smith A strong earthquake struck the province of Papua, Indonesia this evening. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 7.1-magnitude tremor did not generate a tsunami. The earthquake struck on land in the mountainous province at 1:42 p.m. Saturday, local time, or 6:42 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Its epicenter was located 169 miles […]
Maui No Ka ‘Oi: Manalani is Miss Aloha Hula 2013
Fifteen points ahead of her nearest competitor, Manalani English of Maui has earned what no other can claim–the Golden Anniversary title for Miss Aloha Hula.
Habitat for Humanity Maui Appoints Deputy Director
Habitat for Humanity Maui has hired Richard Carr as deputy director.
High Surf Advisory for Maui and Molokai Through Saturday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north and west facing shores of Molokai and north facing shores of Maui, in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.
UPDATE: Man Suffers 6-inch Wound in Ka’anapali Shark Attack
County officials have confirmed that a 58-year-old man was bitten by a shark this morning, in waters fronting the Ka`anapali Shores.
Six Rescued From Fishing Boat Near Kaho’olawe
Six people are safe after being rescued from a charter fishing boat that sank in about 1,200 feet of water off of Kahoolawe in Maui County on Monday afternoon, officials said
Buy Groceries, Get Cheaper Gas: Rewards Program Launched
Safeway and Chevron are teaming up for a loyalty rewards program that offers customers up to 20 cents off per gallon of gas. Rewards Points are earned by purchasing qualifying groceries with a Safeway Club Card. Customers then redeem their Rewards by swiping their Safeway Club Card at the pump, or by entering their phone number before fueling.
Queen Ka`ahumanu Center Now Offering Free Wi-Fi
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center today became the first shopping center on Maui to offer free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access to its patrons.
Maui Visitor Expenditures, Arrivals Up in February
Total expenditures by visitors who came to Maui in February 2013 rose 9.4% (or $29.2 million) from February 2012, to $339.6 million.
BRIEF: Committee Votes Today on Repeal of PLDC
The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted today to advance a bill that seeks a repeal of the controversial Public Land Development Corporation.
Mayor Clarifies Stance Amid Recycling ‘Rumors’
Clear and consistent throughout is a suggested transition away from County-subsidized residential drop box operations, and reliance instead on private vendors for recycling.
