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Donovan’s Fate Was Sealed Before Stevie Wonder Snafu

UH President Greenwood claimed Jim Donovan did not lose his athletics director post because of his involvement in the botched promotional concert he initiated.

Maui County Selected as Healthiest Employers Finalist

Since arriving in office Mayor Alan Arakawa and Managing Director Keith Regan have initiated such health programs as “Walking On Wednesdays”, promoting healthy meals at county events and participating in a county-wide weight loss competition.

Maui’s ‘Iao Theater Stars in SYFY Ghost Story Episode

Maui’s historic ‘Iao Theater will be featured in the final episode of the SYFY Channel’s cable series, “Haunted Collector.” Producers of the series spent time filming on location last year, in an attempt to document paranormal activity and tell the story of “Emma” – the unknown actress of the ‘Iao Theater.

Woman on Vessel Near Molokini Medevaced to Maui

A 65-year-old woman was medevac’d from waters near Molokini Crater to Maui on Friday after experiencing trouble breathing.

MEDB Raises Record Funds for STEM Education

To date the fund has empowered more than 38,700 students and teachers in Maui County .Proceeds are used to support and administer MEDB-led STEM educational programs and to provide grants for the expansion Science, Technology, Engineering and Math educational initiatives.

Wailuku Fire Burns Brush near Lunalilo Homes

Maui firefighters were dispatched Sunday night to a brush fire located on the steep embankment across the street from St. Anthony School in Wailuku.

Body of Fisherman Recovered from Maalaea

The body of a Maui fisherman was recovered from waters off Maalaea Harbor early this morning, after he failed to return from picking sea cucumbers the night before, authorities said.

UPDATE: Kahekili Hit and Run Victim ID’d, Vehicle Sought

Maui police have since identified the woman pedestrian killed in an apparent hit-and-run accident on the Kahekili Highway as Brandy Mendes, 31, of Waiehu.

Pulehunui Master Plan Encompasses Potential Prison Site

The master plan area includes the lands encompassing the old Puunene Airport and Naval Air Station, which lies southeast of Puunene and north of Kihei.

BREAKING: Maui Police Investigate Body Found on Kahekili Hwy

Maui police are investigating the discovery of a body found on the Kahekili Highway this morning.

Swine Precautions Issued After Variant Virus on Maui

State officials are issuing recommendations following the recent confirmation of the variant flu (H3N2V) on Maui. The recommendations come as the county prepares for the annual Maui Fair taking place at the end of September.

Teen Arrested and Released in “Boom Box” Hoax on Mokuhau

A 16-year-old boy Wailuku was arrested and later released to his foster family yesterday, after his mom found a suspicious device labeled “Boom Box” in his room.

High Court Rules on Maui Water Rights at Nā Wai ‘Ehā

Taro farmers on Maui and several community groups are celebrating a decision made by the Hawai’i Supreme Court on Wednesday to vacate a state commission ruling over water rights at Nā Wai ‘Ehā.

Hāna Ranch Enters Sale Agreement with Bio-Logical Capital

Company officials say, “There are no plans for a wind project.” Bio-Logical Capital plans to preserve Hāna Ranch as a working cattle ranch.

UPDATE: Investigation of Device Prompts Evacuation at Mokuhau Rd, Wailuku

Maui Police called in an explosive ordinance disposal team after responding to reports of a possible homemade explosive device at a home in Wailuku on Wednesday afternoon.

Exhibit Features Shipwreck Found in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

The Lost on a Reef exhibit features displays and research information on the Two Brothers vessel, which wrecked on a stormy night in the French Frigate Shoals on February 11, 1823.

Maui Chamber Hosts Linda Lingle Forum

The debate, turned single candidate forum, will run from 5 to 6 p.m. and will give the Maui Chamber an opportunity to make an endorsement determination in the race to fill the seat being vacated by US Senator Daniel Akaka who is not running for re-election.

Rob Parsons: Connecting the Dots for Maui’s Environment

Maui County’s environmental coordinators is one of the leaders in solving Maui’s environmental issues – food sustainability, axis deer overpopulation, renewable energy, cane burning and more.

Four Rescued From Windy Conditions at Maalaea

Two standup paddle boarders were the first to get caught in the windy conditions. A female on a surfboard and a male equipped with a mask and snorkel attempted to help, but ended up being rescued as well.

New Option Offered for Psychiatric Care on Maui

The MMMC program is one of only two such programs in the state, and the only one on Maui. The Maui program provides a level of care more intensive than typical outpatient treatment but less restrictive than an acute hospital admission.
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