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Volunteers Sought to Help Restore Damaged Hale in ʻĪao
A beloved traditional Hawaiian hale (house) that once welcomed those traveling into ʻĪao Valley now sits in shambles.
Wailuku Community Divided Over Proposed Hotel
Landowners Jonathan Starr and Helen Nielsen are hoping a new hotel will revitalize the streets of Wailuku. Others, however, fear it could gentrify one the islandʻs last untouched towns.
Structure at Kula Ag Park Destroyed by Fire
A storage building that housed farm materials and equipment was burned in a fire at the Kula Ag Park on Sunday night.
Search Suspended for Missing Opihi Picker off Big Island
The man had gone opihi harvesting with a friend when they were swept offshore by a wave on Thursday afternoon.
Flood Watch Until 6 p.m. for All Islands
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through this afternoon as an upper level low moves over the western portion of the island chain today.
20 Acres Burned in Fire Near Central Maui Landfill
Due to a brush fire near the Central Maui landfill on Pulehu Road is closed from Hansen Road to just above the landfill at this time. Please avoid the area while crews work the fire.
Photo Gallery: Chinese Heritage Festival at Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation celebrated the legacy of Chinese immigration to Maui on Saturday with the Chinese Heritage Festival at the Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse. See all of the latest images in our gallery.
After Eruption: Anchialine Pools Show Signs of New Life at Pohoiki
Pohoiki is the site of a former boat ramp, rendered obsolete after being surrounded by lava on Hawaiʻi Island. It is now the home of at least seven anchialine pools, becoming the home of ʻōpaeʻula and other native shrimp that are starting to inhabit the waters.
Rescued From “Hoarding Situation,” Displaced Dogs in Need of New Homes
Maui Humane Enforcement Officers rescued a total of 47 dogs from the property, including 24 that were impounded in just the past month, according to the organization.
Grand Opening Celebrations Friday and Saturday at Wailea Village
Tonight, the Sabado Art Gallery & Boutique celebrates its grand opening with a blessing at 5:30 p.m. and the unveiling of Maui artist Philip Sabado’s “Goddess Lea” painting at around 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers, Donations Sought for 30th Annual Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The luncheon, made up of turkey and all the traditional holiday fixings, will be served Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Kamehameha III Elementary School cafeteria
Two More Lung Injury Cases Associated with Vaping Confirmed in Hawaiʻi
The Hawai‘i Department of Health recently confirmed two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarette or vaping products. This brings the current number of confirmed cases in the state to four, with one individual confirmed in each county.
Search Underway for Opihi Picker Off Hawai‘i Island
A search is underway off Hawaiʻi Island for a 40-year-old man who was picking opihi with a friend, but was swept offshore by a wave. His friend was able to make it back to shore and was rescued from the bottom of a 60-foot cliff by fire department personnel.
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks in Hawai‘i
The Leonid meteor shower peaks Sunday, Nov. 17 and Monday, Nov. 18. Unfortunately, this year the moon rises at 10:45 p.m. and will be very close to the constellation Leo which will lead to poor visibility. Best viewing will be before the moon rises.
Maui Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Pāʻia Assault, Victim in Critical Condition
A Maui man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault reported in near the Pāʻia Youth Center last week.
Kahului Man Arrested for Arson in Connection with Car Fire
A Kahului man was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into a vehicle arson fire reported the day before in Central Maui. Through an investigation police identified the offender as Robert Jordan, 41, of Kahului.
Traffic Alert: Accident on Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, Kahului
Emergency responders are on the scene of a traffic accident on Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului. The accident was reported before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 near the Kahului Beach Road intersection. Wailuku bound lanes are blocked and motorists are using Kahului Beach Road as a detour around the scene. Motorists can expect delays in the area.
Moku ‘O Wailuku Ahupua‘a Sign Project Seeks Community Input
Organizers are looking to gain feedback from the community, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu to determine land division or boundaries and gather moʻolelo to help design ahupua‘a signs for respective ahupuaʻa within Moku ʻO Wailuku
Maui Takes Lead Against Large Oil Companies, Honolulu Follows Suit
Mayor Michael Victorino this morning applauded the Honolulu City Council for unanimously passing a measure Tuesday to sue large oil companies and seek compensation for what he is calling “the damaging effects of climate change to the Hawaiian Islands.”
Three Kamehameha Maui Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Three Kamehameha Maui athletes signed letters of intent today, including: Konner Palmeira for baseball, Makenna Robinson for soccer and Dylan Nakagawa for soccer.
