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Search underway for missing swimmer off “Cliffhouse” area of Kapalua, Maui

An ocean search is underway for a missing swimmer off of the “Cliffhouse” area of Kapalua in West Maui. Crews were called to the scene at 3:38 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in response to a report of a 42-year-old California man, who was washed out in rough conditions after jumping from the rocks into the ocean.

Missing spear fisherman found unresponsive at Nākālele

A 47-year-old Pukalani man was found unresponsive during a search at Nākālele Point on Sunday morning.

Finding Amanda: Team Leader Berquist Tells the Story

“When the father of a missing girl asks you something like that, you don’t say ‘no.’ So I said, ‘Of course I’ll be there.'”

Day 16: Reward for Amanda Eller Bumped Up to $50K

Amanda Eller’s parents, John and Julie, and friends are offering up to $50,000, for information on the possible abduction of Amanda Eller.

Day 15: MPD Discloses Forensics Report on Amanda Eller’s Phone

John Eller, Amanda’s father, told Maui Now yesterday evening that the MPD got the forensics report back on Amanda’s phone.

Two Weeks Missing: ‘We are Nowhere Close to Stopping’ the Search for Amanda Eller

Dr. Amanda Eller, a Maui physical therapist and yoga instructor, has been missing for two weeks as of Wednesday, May 22. 2019.

Boyfriend of Missing Maui Woman Asks for Prayers

In a brief interview in the Makawao Forest Reserve this evening, Benjamin Konkol, the boyfriend of missing Maui woman Amanda Eller took a few moments to talk…

Search for Amanda Eller Highlights: Official Timeline, Media Q&A

Maui Police are asking ANYONE who was at the Makawao Forest Reserve on May 8, to call police. Eller’s boyfriend has been cleared as a person of interest at this

LIVE: Maui Police Press Conference on Missing Person Amanda Eller

The Maui Police Department hosts a press conference to provide updates on the Missing Person case involving Amanda Eller, who was last seen on May 8, 2019. 

Family of Missing Maui Woman Makes Plea for National Guard Help

The search for a missing woman on Maui–35-year-old Amanda Eller–continues.  After a week of searching, today, her family is making a plea.  

Missing Person Update: Maui Police Respond to 9-1-1 Call From Above Makawao Forest

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, a 911 call was received from an area above the Makawao Forest Reserve about possible additional information to this investigation.

A Week Missing: New Video Shows Amanda Eller at Ha‘ikū Market

New surveillance photos of what appears to be Eller’s vehicle parking outside of the Haʻikū Market have been released.

Mother’s Day Package “Mailed The Day She Disappeared”

“It was filled with beautiful items and a lovely letter which included Amanda’s love for her family and excitement about her future.”

Six Days Missing, Where Could Amanda Eller Be?

Konkol said he felt “pulled” in a particular direction and noted that the area northeast of the parking area “keeps coming up.”  He described Eller as his “soul partner” and said he felt like she was “very much alive.”

Missing Maui Woman: Family Arrives, Search Scaled Back

Those involved with the search for 35-year-old Amanda Eller of Haʻikū at the Makawao Forest Reserve say the organized search by fire and police departments is being scaled back on site, but volunteers are hoping skilled hikers, repellers and experienced search teams can continue their efforts.

Search for Missing Maui Woman at Makawao Forest

The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Amanda Eller, 35, who was reported missing on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Missing Kayaker Found Exhausted, But Safe

A missing kayaker was found exhausted, but safe near LaPerouse Bay in South Maui on Monday evening.

Search for Fall Victim to End at Sunset

Search crews with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety plan to conclude search efforts at sunset today if an aerial search this afternoon does not produce any new sightings of a missing hiker.