Maui News

The twin-engine Partenavia-P68 Observer made a hard landing at the private “Panda Airport” at around 7:45 p.m. Hawaii Time on Thursday, Feb. 27.

The 62-foot double-hulled traditional sailing canoe was weighed as part of a registration process, as the vessel is readied for launch in mid-May.

Haleakalā National Park on Maui attracted 1,094,668 visitors in 2012, generating $64.4 million in spending, and supporting 736 jobs, according to information compiled in a new economic report released by the National Park Service.

Yesterday’s rainfall at Kahului Airport broke an old record set 30 years ago for daily maximum rainfall for the same day in previous years.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources hosts an informational meeting on Maui tonight, March 3, to gather input on the 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Of particular focus is the battle against the little fire ant on Maui, the coconut rhinoceros beetle on Oʻahu and the coffee berry borer on Hawaiʻi Island.

Maui Police have since identified the individual who died as a result of Saturday’s motorcycle accident on Baldwin Avenue as…

The on-scene investigation into Wednesday’s Lāna‘i plane crash is expected to wrap up on Monday, according to federal officials.

A swell generating “extra-large to giant surf” is expected to generate 25- to 35-foot surf along the north and west facing shores of affected islands beginning late Saturday.

All victims of Wednesday’s plane crash on Lāna‘i have been recovered and were taken to the department’s forensic facility in Wailuku.

A man that police had sought for questioning in a bank robbery reported over the weekend, was arrested last night in Pukalani.

Two fundraisers are planned tonight as part of the Kīhei Fourth Friday town party at the Azeka Shopping Center in South Maui.

The state announced the release of its healthcare transformation plan, the culmination of a six-month planning process aimed at “better care, better health, and lower costs.”

The surviving passenger who is credited with pulling two others from the burning wreckage of Wednesday’s plane crash on Lāna‘i has released a statement to reassure family and friends of his condition.

Maui’s Colin Yamamoto was promoted to the rank of battalion chief of ocean safety for the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety.

Maui Fire Department Chief Jeffrey Murray today announced the promotion of Valeriano Martin to assistant chief of support services.

“This is a tragedy that has stunned our community, but we are also thankful for those whose lives were spared,” said Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa who hosted a press conference following a deadly plane crash on Lānaʻi.

Senator J. Kalani English who represents District 7, and Representative Mele Carroll who represents District 13 in the state House, both serve constituents in their respective chambers that include representation of the the island of Lānaʻi.

In his new capacity as Captain, Kiyota will be assigned as the Commander of the Molokaʻi Patrol District.

“I don’t even know what they’re going through right now cause it’s hard enough for us as their colleagues and co workers, and our hearts of course go out to them…”