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Powerful storm in Hawaii brings severe weather threat for islands, Winter Storm Warning for mountains
A powerful weather system is drenching the Hawaiian Islands Friday, triggering flash flooding alerts across the state and even a Winter Storm Warning — yes, that’s not a typo — for the mountain summits along the Big Island.
Dozens meet to discuss proposal for more telescopes on Haleakala
KAHULUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Dozens packed into a lecture hall at the University of Hawai'i Maui College Tuesday evening to discuss the Department of the Air Force's proposal to build up to seven more telescopes on Haleakala. Kako'o Haleakala, a grassroots group that advocates against further construction on the...
One person displaced from Harbor Lights condominium unit fire
One person was displaced following a fire in a third-floor unit at the Harbor Lights condominium in Kahului on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at 8:13 a.m. on May 8. Crews had the fire under control by 8:27 a.m. and extinguished by 9:25 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy...
Heartbreaking: Mele Ukulele to close its longtime Wailuku flagship store
After 27 years at the entrance to downtown Wailuku, Mele Ukulele will close its flagship store following the sale of its location near Wailuku bridge to a mainland owner. Shutting the store’s doors on May 30 “breaks my heart,” said co-owner Cheryl Rock, who opened the Wailuku store with husband Mike Rock in 1997 and began the business with him creating instruments from scratch.
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya Coming Soon to Maui Mall Village
Maui Mall Village today announced that Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya will open at the center in early fall 2024. The restaurant, which operates four locations on Oʻahu, offers fresh, gourmet and affordable Japanese ramen and bar-style dishes. It serves traditional flavors in a chic modern environment with an array of options, from build-your-own ramen to a selection of signature dishes. Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya will open near Center Court with seating for about 40 guests.
55th Annual Barrio Fiesta, May 24-25
The 55th Annual Barrio Fiesta takes place May 24 and 24 at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului. Friday’s hours are 5-10 p.m., and Saturday’s event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Melen Agcolicol, president of Binhi at Ani said, “We continue to...
Update: Maui fire crews respond to two brush fires at Piʻihana Farms in Wailuku
Maui fire crews responded to two brush fires in the Piʻihana Farms area of Wailuku on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The first fire was reported at 10:11 a.m. and extinguished at 12:55 p.m., involving about an acre of brush and an abandoned vehicle. A second fire was reported at 1:12 p.m. and was extinguished at 3:25 p.m. It also involved brush and another abandoned vehicle in a different area. No structures were threatened by either fire, according to fire officials. The cause of both fires is under investigation.
Hawaii teachers unite to aid colleagues hit by Lahaina wildfire
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Wednesday marks nine months since the deadly Lahaina wildfire. There have been so many needs that have come out of Lahaina, and that's the case for teachers. More than 100 active and retirees lost their homes. And now teachers from around the state want to give them something that you can't put a value on, time.
UH Maui College holds first commencement since Maui wildfires
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College held its first commencement since the Maui wildfires on Thursday on the Great Lawn of the campus in Kahului. About 220 of 450 graduates participated in the ceremony under the theme “resilience.”. At the end of the ceremony, students sang and danced...
3 separate brush fires, a condo fire keep Maui firefighters busy
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui firefighters had their hands full since in recent days, dealing with three separate brush fires, and a condo fire. One of the fires lasted several days. The first fire reported ignited on May 5 in the fallow ag lands near the Maui Veteran’s Highway. Crews...
Softball Wins MIL Championship
Lady Farmers Softball took on Lanai to determine the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) champion this past weekend. The number one ranked Lady Farmers contested the final at home. Friday’s game went into the 6th inning tied, 22-22, when it was delayed due to darkness. The 7th inning began Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The Lady Farmers held the Pine Lasses scoreless, before putting up the walk-off run in the bottom of the 7th, resulting in a 23-22 win for Molokai. With the win, the Lady Farmers claimed the regular season and tournament championship for the MIL Division II, as well as the number one seed for the upcoming state tournament.
Local organizations invite community to build a traditional hale in Honuaʻula
To elevate the relationship of ʻāina and kānaka, the public is invited to join a free two-day traditional hale building guided by Kuhikuhi Puʻuone (Master Indigenous Architect) Francis Palani Sinenci on May 17 and 18 in Waipao, Honuaʻula. Sinenci will be joined by students and...
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