#Windward Aviation
Aloha Aviation: Maui student hosts community aviation event at Kahului Airport
Aloha Aviation, a free and inspiring event for middle and high school students interested in aviation, will take place on Monday, September 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kahului Airport conference rooms.
New MPD helicopter, ‘Hekili,’ blessed, ready as an emergency response asset
The Maui Police Department celebrated the arrival of its new multi-mission helicopter, Hekili — meaning “thunder” in Hawaiian, during a blessing ceremony Thursday at the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex. Chief John Pelletier said the August 2023 wildfires showed that the Police Department could no longer rely solely on the Maui Fire Department’s Air 1, which is […]
Ask the Mayor: Who Pays for Visitor Rescues?
We often read of people (frequently, visitors to Maui) being rescued after getting stranded in remote locations on hikes or in the ocean…
Winners of 2017 Mayor’s Small Business Awards Announced
The awards were presented in five categories by Mayor Alan Arakawa and Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap.
Maalea Fire grows to 5,800 acres, now 75% contained
(Update: 12p 6/9/10) The Maalaea fire is now 75% contained. A noon update provided by the county notes the fire grew to 5,800 acres in size since last report. Both lanes of Honoapiilani Highway remain open to traffic. However, motorists are cautioned that wind conditions could adversely affect the fire and cause intermittent road closures. […]
