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Hawaiian to Begin New Interisland Turboprop Service
The service aboard a fleet of 42-passenger turboprop aircrafts, begins with three daily fights from Honolulu International Airport to Moloka’i on March 11, and twice daily service from Honolulu to Lāna’i on March 18, 2014.
Home Birth Bill in Senate Prompts Demonstration on Maui
A group of midwives on Maui will join in a demonstration supporting their profession in solidarity against the bill during at a gathering from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 10, at the state building in Wailuku.
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Visitor Airlifted from Crater in Weekend Rescue
Firefighters airlifted a 51-year old woman from Haleakalā National Park over the weekend following a reported case of altitude sickness.
Fifth “and Final” Show Added for Dave Chappelle
The fifth show takes place Feb. 11 at 10 p.m., following the fourth show which starts at 7:30 p.m.
$800,000 Released for Maui Hospital Air Conditioning Replacement
Authorities say the existing air conditioning system has become prone to mechanical breakdowns and needs to be replaced. The funds will be directed toward care rooms in the East, South and West Wings, electrical rooms, and the pharmacy and laundry areas.
Federal Suit Over Religious Soliciting Outside Maui Fair
The suit stems from an incident reported in October of 2013 in which pastor and his wife were distributing religious materials to the public on a sidewalk outside of the Maui Fair.
Arakawa’s 2014 State of the County Address
“Our community is in a better place than when we first began this journey,” said Mayor Arakawa, who highlighted the county’s 4.6% unemployment rate–the lowest its been since 2008.
Fisheries Unit Continues Enforcement on Maui
Violations in November included: possession of undersize kumu; using a prohibited lay net; possession of lay net exceeding dimensions…
UH Researchers Tag More Tiger Sharks for Online Tracking
Online Shark Tracking: 11 sharks are now viewable on the website, including 9 females and 2 males ranging in size from 9.3 to 14.2 feet.
Molokaʻi State Forest Reserve Closed to Vehicle Access
The closure extends from the Maunahui access road from the hunters’ check station to the Makakaupaia gate.
Retailer Charlotte Russe to Open at Queen Kaʻahumanu
The center will be home to the first Charlotte Russe store on Maui and in the neighbor islands. Opening is slated for late summer of 2014.
State’s First Village Post Office to Open at Hanzawa’s
The US Postal Service will open its first Village Post Office in the state this week at Hanzawa’s Variety Store in Haʻikū on the island of Maui.
Volunteers Sought for Great Maui Whale Count
The Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking volunteers to participate in the organization’s Great Whale Count, scheduled to take place from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.
Bills Seek Naming Future Kīhei High School In Honor of Mink
“Naming the Kīhei high school in her honor will serve as a reminder to students that, with perseverance and hard work, one person can make a difference,” said Hokama.
Threat of Flooding for Smaller Islands Through 6 p.m., Feb. 4
Over the last 24 hours ending at 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, a gauge at the Kaupō Gap on Maui recorded 2.3 inches of rain.
Fire Causes $100,000 Damage to Haʻikū Shed
Upon arrival at 9:26 a.m., crews from Engine-2 out of Pāʻia found the 600-square-foot shed burt to the ground, according to Captain Kris Sakamoto with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety.
Unmanned Kayak Found Found Adrift off Honolua Bay
Crews are actively searching the area with an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point in an effort to rule out the possibility of anyone in distress.
FOUND: Search Underway for Missing Lānaʻi Man, Taguchi
Family members say Itsuki “Bucky” Taguchi was last seen at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, on the dirt service road mauka of Akolu Street, heading makai.
Baisa Wants Cap on TAT Revenue Repealed
Currently Maui’s TAT revenue from hotel rooms is capped at $21.2 million, but distribution would increase by $16.4 million if the cap were removed, raising potential TAT revenues to $37.6 million.










