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Two Arrested in Alleged Mail Thefts
Police say the search revealed numerous items that were taken from mail boxes with addresses in Wailuku, Hāliʻimaile, Makawao, and Pukalani.
Whale Calf Freed From “Life Threatening” Entanglement
The entanglement, which was located just forward of the calf’s pectoral fins, was considered life threatening because of the rapid growth of the animal. So far this year, PWF vessels have confirmed four entanglements in Maui County waters.
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Car Dealer Surprises Kids with New Bicycles for Christmas
For the third consecutive year, Maui car dealer Jim Falk gifted hundreds of brand new bicycles to deserving island kids in a surprise Christmas giveaway.
JUMPSmartMaui Innovation Center Opens at Ka`ahumanu Center
The center features educational displays and videos, as well as a Maui Energy Timeline that highlights milestones in Maui’s smart energy progression.
Man With Heart Problems Airlifted from Haleakalā Crater
A 66-year-old man was air lifted from the Hōlua Cabins at Haleakalā National Park on Tuesday afternoon after experiencing heart problems, officials said.
Maui Under Flood Watch Through Friday Morning
A flash flood watch was issued for Maui County with unstable conditions expected from midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 18, through 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.
Second Phase of Lahaina Bypass Complete
This latest phase, from Lahainaluna Road to Hōkiokio Place, is the second of five phases that will ultimately result in a four-lane bypass highway spanning approximately nine miles from Launiupoko to Honokowai.
Lawsuit Challenges Fisheries Approval of Navy Training Plan
The environmental law firm, Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit in federal curt on Monday, challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of a five-year plan for naval testing and training that includes the use of sonar and explosives.
BRIEF: Waterline Project to Shut Off Supply to Hāliʻimaile
Customers in the Hāliʻimaile area of Maui will be out of water for about five hours on Thursday, as personnel with the Maui Department of Water Supply work to make waterline improvements for a future water storage tank.
Dessert-Making Contest Champion Crowned in Makena
The first annual Makena Holiday Dessert Contest occurred Sunday, Dec. 15. Fifteen competitors entered the ring and one emerged triumphant.
Maui-Based Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Acquisition
The sale of Maui-based Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to Colorado-based Air Methods Corporation has closed for an undisclosed price.
Groundbreaking Held for Daniel K. Inouye Allied Health Center
Once the renovation and transition is complete in early 2015, the Daniel K. Inouye Allied Health Center will serve UHMC students and the community with 18 operatories and 3 radiology chairs including state-of-the-art digital imaging systems.
Tesoro’s Unselfish Play Helps Bears Beat Na Alii
The decision to shoot or pass when both options are available, can severely impact a team should a player decide “me” is more important than “we.”
BREAKING: Eviction Underway at Piʻihana Homeless Camp
A message states that the owner is complying with the order, “to respond to numerous illegal activities being conducted on the property and move forward to proceed with the eviction of all trespassers and removal of illegal structures and debris.”
Weekend Offers Music, Shopping and a Spelling Bee Show
It’s Friday the 13th. Don’t walk under any ladders, kick any black cats or talk to guys in hockey masks. We’ve gathered up all the best there is to do in the meantime.
1 Dead in Apparent Fall at Kīpahulu, Maui
A 59-year-old man is dead after an apparent fall in the remote East Maui area of Kīpahulu. Maui police have since identified the man as 59-year-old Philip Chang of Kaupō.
Maui Man Indicted for Alleged Sex Assault Found in Thailand
A Pāʻia man indicted earlier this year for the alleged sex assault of a minor under the age of 14 was located in Thailand and extradited back to Maui today, where he is being held without bail.
VIDEO: Kalaupapa Plane Crash, Coast Guard Response
The agency responded by launching two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters and one HC-130 Hercules airplane from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu; Cutters Ahi and Galveston Island, home-ported in Honolulu; and two 45-foot Response-Boat Medium crews from Station Maui.
Investigation Underway into Cause of Kalaupapa Plane Crash
The cause of a small plane crash off of Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi Wednesday afternoon will be investigated by both the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board personnel.
1 Dead, 8 Rescued in Kalaupapa Plane Crash
All nine individuals are now accounted for, with one individual suffering fatal injuries in a plane crash off of Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi on Wednesday afternoon.










