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The investigation found that the engine had inadvertently shut down on four other prior times prior to the December 16, 2009 incident. The helicopter operated by Sunshine Helicopters, Inc., out of Kahului, Maui, experienced a total loss of engine power and made a forced, uncontrolled landing about 1.3 miles southeast of the Hana Airport.

The giant-killers from St. Louis Heights on Oahu were at it again. This time Chaminade knocked off Texas, 86-73, before a prime-time televised audience opposite Monday Night Football at the Lahaina Civic Center.

The community forum is an opportunity for the general public and members of the UH community to share their thoughts on the university and its future. The Maui meeting runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m at UHMC in the Kaaike bulding, room 105.

Consolidated Theatres at Kukui Mall closed after their last show time Thursday, Nov. 15, leaving Kihei without a movie theater.

A tiny pest is slowly taking its toll on Maui hala or pandanus groves, a culturally significant tree storied in chant and prized as a cultural resource for weaving, cordage, medicine, thatching, and lei making.

Southern California will be looking for its first 3-0 start since 2000-2001 season when it opens with unbeaten Illinois (3-0) in Monday’s opening-round night cap of the 2012 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.

An initial investigation determined that the fire was accidental due to a shrine with a candle on it that caused the fire. The fire as extinguished just before 9:30 a.m. and caused an estimated $5,000 in damage, with about 15% of the building involved.

For the first time in school history, the Lahainaluna High School football team and its cheerleaders competed on Oahu, on the same day, in their respective state competitions.

Let’s get one thing out of the way first: Leoda’s ain’t cheap. The pies sold there are pricey…but with the high cost of admission comes a delicious few bites.

After the fighting in World War II, one of Arisumi’s top priorities was to begin construction of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center in Kahului, a living memorial to the soldiers.

A University of Hawai’i Advisory Task Group released a report today with findings and recommendations following a failed Stevie Wonder concert fundraiser, that has become known in public circles as the “Wonder Blunder.”

Proposed actions include the capture, veterinary treatment, transportation, and release of monk seals on shorelines throughout the Hawaiian archipelago.

Maui County had a total of 21,119 students, with Maui Waena Intermediate posting the fourth highest enrollment for middle schools in the state at 1,112 students enrolled in the 6th to 8th grade.

One outburst came from a Hawai’i Island kupuna Fumi Bonk who spoke loudly from her wheelchair before the the two PLDC board members in attendance and three staff members at the table and said, “God damn you.”

UH today announced that it has received the decision from the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources allowing for the construction of the new solar telescope on Haleakala.

Hart was a former mayoral candidate in 2010, headed two county departments (Human Concerns and Planning), and recently sought support for completing the restoration of the Lahaina Historical District in West Maui.

“The trademarks were filed for Oprah’s farm on Maui to enable the farm to grow and distribute produce on Maui and throughout the Hawaiian islands.”

Two dancers from Maui hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu ‘lliahi & Haunani Paredes, won the overall titles in this year’s Hula O Nā Keiki competition held over the weekend at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel.

North Shore surfing legend Sunny Garcia won the HIC Pro at Sunset Beach on Saturday, replicating a win he enjoyed here 20 years ago in the early stages of his storied career.

The FirstLight film festival kicks off next Sunday. Over 15 days, 40 films will be screened with 22 being Maui premieres and several notable offerings in the mix.