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Advisory-level Christmas Day surf rolls in on north, west shores for parts of Maui County

A high-surf advisory for the north-facing shore of Maui and the north- and west-facing shores of Moloka’i remains in effect through 6 a.m. Monday. 

Volcano Watch: Earthquakes, Beyond the counts

Often, the earliest signs of volcanic unrest, before lava is seen, are provided by earthquake activity occurring deeper within the Earth than where other volcano monitoring capabilities can reach. 

The fan experience: 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions has something for everyone

“From exclusive food offerings to the best views in golf, attending the Sentry Tournament of Champion is a celebration of Maui and offers an experience for every fan,” according to tournament organizers.

Kīhei hunter, school cafeteria manager helps families by providing Maui deer donations

For Kīhei resident Philip “Uncle Buzz” Burton, giving happens around the year — not just during Christmastime. Burton, 59, hunts invasive axis deer on private farms and donates the deer to families and individuals. After all, the biggest joy is helping others, he said. “When I started giving away the meat, I saw the joy on people’s faces that they can feed their family,” Burton said. “They are just happy as a clam. So I do it because of the joy that it gives. And I really love the meat.”

Haleakalā National Park cell service, facilities still limited in wake of storm

Operations and facilities within the summit district of Haleakalā National Park remain limited due to impacts from the recent storm, according to a news release issued today.

Upcountry’s Thai Mee Up food truck gets closed by DOH when about 25 roaches found

During a routine inspection Dec. 22, the DOH inspector observed about 25 roaches in “various life stages” throughout the food truck, including on a shelf above the service window, beneath frying plans, in a to-go container and on the floor, according to a news release issued today.

DOCARE recruits donate gifts for Toys for Tots

The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 took time out of their training schedules to collect more than 80 new toys, books, or games for the annual Toys for Tots toy drive.

Survey: Visitor satisfaction in Hawaiʻi continues upward trend, rivals pre-pandemic levels

Overall satisfaction among visitors from Hawai‘i’s primary North American markets has continued its upward trend since the beginning of the year to rival pre-pandemic levels, state officials said.

Second Circuit Family Court Shares the Joy of Reading

Keiki in the rural areas of Maui County are being given the gift of reading when attending Family Court proceedings thanks to donations from the Hilary Clinton Reading Foundation and Penguin Books.  

Legacy Maui mom-and-pop eatery Cupies will have new local owners by end of year

The Kahului drive-in, founded by Maui’s Yoshizawa family in the early 1960s, put breaded teriyaki on the map. More than a half century later, Cupies is still known for that sweet-and-savory plate lunch, along with its crinkle-cut fries, burgers, shakes and other old-school local favorites. 

2023 Maui Songwriters Festival, Jan. 15-17 in Wailea

The Grand Wailea Maui-A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Sony Music Publishing Nashville presents an all-star lineup for the 2023 Maui Songwriters Festival, Jan. 15-17, 2023.

Mayor-elect Bissen inauguration set for Jan. 2, 2023 at the Castle Theater

Mayor-elect Richard Bissen’s public inauguration ceremony will be held Jan. 2, 2023 at 5 p.m. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.

Bissen names Andrew Martin as Prosecuting Attorney, Scott Teruya as Finance Director, Jordan Molina to Public Works

Mayor-Elect Richard Bissen announced more appointments to his cabinet including: Andrew Martin as Prosecuting Attorney; Scott Teruya as Director of Department of Finance; and Jordan Molina as Director of Department of Public Works.

Big Island vigil held in honor of fallen Hawaiʻi Life Flight crew that went missing off Maui

The medical transport aircraft, a King Air twin-engine propeller plane, went down just over a week ago. Global Medical Response, owners of Hawaii Life Flight, confirmed last week the crew was en route to pick up a patient in Waimea when it disappeared from radar.

An ʻAkiapōlāʻau named Christmas highlights recovery of endangered Hawaiian bird species

Christmas, or Mele, is nine-years-old and believed to be the oldest living ʻakiapōlāʻau in the wild.

One person displaced from Makawao house fire

A morning house fire in Makawao displaced one resident and destroyed most of the home on Maohu Street, officials said.

College student from Maui awarded scholarship for Native Hawaiians studying STEM

Maui’s Bryan Pontanilla was recognized as one of eight Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship recipients at a luncheon Wednesday in Honolulu. Pontanilla is a graduate of Maui High School and is now attending Portland State University majoring in architecture.

Residents make waves to extend beach access at one of Maui’s busiest surf spots

An earlier opening for Ho’okipa gates may seem small for some, but it’s a big deal for beach access, Surfrider Foundation said.

Gov. Green releases $10.3M in CIP funds for Maui County

Funds include: $5.83M for Baldwin High School athletic facility improvements; $3.026M to improve aging athletic facilities at Molokaʻi High School; $1M for campus fencing and gates at Haʻikū Elementary; and $500,000 to finance design to determine gym improvements for Lānaʻi High and Elementary School.

Update: West Maui fire near Kapalua Airport burns 50 acres in fallow fields

A fire near the Kapalua Airport in West Maui burned a total of 50 acres before being brought under control.
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