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Wahine Host USC in Regional Semifinal
The 10,300-seat capacity of Stan Sheriff Center will be tested tonight when 10th-seeded Hawaii faces USC in the regional round of the NCAA volleyball tourney.
Charley’s in Paia Changes Are “For the Better”
Now, a few months into the transition, reactions to changes at the legendary venue seem mixed.
2 Stabbed in Kahului Altercation
A 30-year-old male suspect who was fishing in the area was arrested for alleged assault in the second degree, and was released pending further investigation.
Approvals sought for 65 Acre Central Maui Park
The 65-acre park would be part of the 2550-unit master planned Waiale community, proposed for development along the Kuihelani Highway.
Eerie Eclipse Due in Hawaii Skies Early Saturday
Sky watchers will have the opportunity to view a total lunar eclipse from Hawaii in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 10, 2011.
BRIEF: OHA Board to Vote on Mossman Vacancy
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will host a meeting on Maui next week as they move towards filling the Maui vacancy created by the resignation of former Trustee Boyd P. Mossman.
Hawaii Reflects on 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Japanese attack on December 7, 1941 brought the US into World War II.
Surf Film “Innersection” Showcases Maui Talent
The event also served as a fundraiser for Kuau Mart, the now closed but far from forgotten favorite North Shore surfer spot for grinds previously near Ho’okipa Beach Park.
McMackin Out as Hawaii Football Coach
Greg McMackin is out after four seasons as head coach of the University of Hawaii football team.
Three New Maui Restaurants Opening Soon
Many new jobs are expected for Maui as three new restaurants open soon, including one by celebrity musician Mick Fleetwood.
PHOTOS: $28M Kihei Police Station Breaks Ground
The long awaited and long delayed $28 million Kihei Police Station broke ground today, as a host of stakeholders looked on.
BYU Dashes Hawaii’s Bowl Hopes
A decisive home loss to BYU ended the bowl game hopes of the Hawaii football team and jeopardized the job security of coach Greg McMackin.
Hawaii’s Economy in “Pause Mode”
The good news is there are a few bright spots in the most recent report on statewide economic activity.
Alexander & Baldwin to Separate Into Two Public Companies
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. today announced plans to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies.
PHOTOS: Iao Stream Shanty Town Residents Face Eviction
A land rights dispute may soon end up in court between the native Hawaiian residents of the Iao Stream shanty town and the recorded land owner.
UPDATE: 200+ People Attend Molokai Cruise Ship Meeting
Safari Explorer CEO Dan Blanchard issued a statement this afternoon informing the Molokai Community that the company’s vessel will postpone its planned Friday and Saturday visits to the island.
Maui Takes a Test Drive in Roundabout Education
The county will use a rendering and a demonstration video in an effort to educate motorists on proper use, prior to the Lipoa Street roundabout becoming operational at the end of March.
Hawaii Tobacco Sales to Minors Drops
Tobacco sales to minors in Hawai‘i fell below the national average according to a survey conducted by the state. Illegal tobacco sales to minors in Hawai‘i was 6.1%, below the 9.3% federal fiscal year 2010 national weighted average.
Strong Growth Continues in Visitor Spending and Arrivals
Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawai’i in the first 10 months of 2011 grew 14.8%, compared to the same period in 2010, to $10.3 billion.
Kahului Traffic Signal Installation at Kamehameha/Hina
Traffic signal installation began this week at the busy Kamehameha Avenue intersection with Hina Avenue in Kahului.
