Maui Bank Robber On The Run

A reward of up to $25,000 is now being offered for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred Saturday, July 12 at around 9:12 am, at the Bank of Hawaiʻi on South Kīhei Road... Read More.

Light Sentence For Pig Killer

The man accused of being the mastermind in the brutal killing of a pet pig, known as Eddie, was sentenced yesterday, July 16, on Maui. Krys-Ryan Saito Carino was sentenced to five days in jail after entering a no-contest plea in April to charges... Read More.

August 2023 Wildfires

Special gatherings marking two years after the August 8, 2023, wildfires will offer residents opportunities to gather and support one another, honoring the memories of loved ones lost, and the resiliency of a community recovering from Hawai’i’s most devastating wildfire disaster in Lahaina. The... Read More.

Maui Beach Clean Up

The Pilikahakai Foundation is organizing a community beach cleanup this Sunday, July 20, from 8 to 9:30 am at Ukumehame Beach Park, or ‘Thousand Peaks’, located between Mile Markers 12 and 13 on Honoapiʻilani Highway. The event is held in recognition of Plastic Free... Read More.

Maui Mayor Bissen out of state

Mayor Richard Bissen is traveling out of state until next Friday, July 25. He’ll  will visit New York City from July 15-18 to speak at the UN on sustainability and attend UN Foundation meetings with Hawai‘i Green Growth. From July 20-25, he will travel... Read More.

A Traffic Emergency In West Maui

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has declared a traffic emergency in West Maui because king tides have eroded portions of Honoapiilani Highway near Olowalu. Plans are underway to realign the highway, but construction is still years away. So, for now, the state is using... Read More.

Hawaii’s Junior Lifeguard Championship

Hawai‘i’s largest Junior Lifeguard championship to date returns to Kā‘anapali Beach Saturday, August 9, where more than 120 of Hawai‘i’s most promising young ocean leaders will gather from across the islands to compete, showcasing their lifesaving skills, ocean knowledge, athleticism and teamwork. Each summer the... Read More.

Hawaii’s Governor Stays Busy

Gov. Josh Green has enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years, Dori Booth.  House Bill 1001 establishes the Maui... Read More.

Kahului Library Reopening

After a major renovation project, the Kahului Public Library, located at 90 School Street, near the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, is ready to welcome the community back. The public is invited to a reopening celebration this Saturday, July 12, at 9 am. The celebration kicks off... Read More.

Maui Fitness Courts

Two free Fitness Courts, one at Keōpūolani Regional Park and one at Kahului Community Center Park, opened to the public after a blessing this week at Keōpūolani, due to the partnership among the County of Maui, Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association and National Fitness... Read More.