Polipoli Without Water Following Kula Waterline Break

The Polipoli area of Kula will be without water today as personnel with the Department of Water Supply repair a broken transmission line.  The affected area includes Polipoli Road between the Pilikino Gulch and the intersection with Middle Road, and Pilikino Place. Water will be shut off from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, [...]

Hana Couple Missing After Thanksgiving Storm

By Wendy Osher A Hana couple is missing following a heavy rains and thunderstorms on Thanksgiving.  Carl and Rae Lindquist, both 75-years-old were last seen having dinner at the Hotel Hana Maui on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at  9:30 p.m. The Lindquist’s vehicle was found heavily damaged in a streambed, a half mile [...]

Motorcyclist Killed in Kahului Crash

A motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle collision in Kahului early Thanksgiving morning. Authorities identified the man as 31-year-old Sean P. Rosete of Kahului. The incident was reported at 2:10 a.m. on Kamehameha Avenue at the School Street intersection on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Rosete was traveling southwest on Kamehameha Avenue when when [...]

State to Expand Artificial Reef at Keawakapu on Maui

The state will be adding 1,500 concrete modules to Keawakapu Beach on Monday in an effort to expand an artificial reef located about a half mile offshore.   The public is asked to stay clear of the area as crews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources work to deploy the “Z” modules beginning [...]

Suspect Sought in Attempted Sex Assault at War Memorial Complex

By Wendy Osher   Maui Police are seeking a suspect wanted in an attempted sex assault incident at the War Memorial Complex over the weekend.  A female reported being attacked when she went to use the restroom between the tennis courts and baseball fields at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2009.   The [...]

VIDEO: Cincinnati and Gonzaga Battle it out for Maui Invitational Title

By Wendy Osher The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament is now in its final day at the Lahaina Civic Center.   In the first game of the day, Colorado finished 7th in the tourney after defeating host Chaminade 73-58. In the third place game, Wisconsin led Maryland at the half 37-27.  The lead had lessened [...]

30 Foot Surf Expected on the North Shore

A High Surf WARNING is in effect for the North and West facing shores of Maui and Molokai until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2009. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents. Surf will increase to heights of 20 to 30 feet along North facings shores of Molokai and Maui [...]

Lanai Trash Service Delayed

Residents on Lanai are out of trash service this week and possibly next.  The island’s dump truck missed scheduled pickups on Monday and Tuesday because of a mechanical problem with the truck’s rear lift gate.   The county ordered a new part and is working to repair the truck as quickly as possible.   In [...]

Miss Ulalena Teams Up With Maui Radio To Make Money For McDonald’s Charity

On-air personalities from Maui’s Pacific Radio Group were among the list of radio and news talent from across the state that joined McDonald’s restaurants today in a fundraising campaign for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii.  For the complete story visit:  http://mauinow.com/2009/11/20/video-miss-ulalena-and-mackie-mac-make-money-for-mcdonald%E2%80%99s/

MPD Promotes Rickard to Rank of Captain

A 22-year veteran of the Maui Police Department was promoted this week to the rank of Captain.  Dean Rickard, earned the 2007 County of Maui Team of the Year award while serving in his most recent pot as Commander of the Plans & Training Section.  Rickard takes on his new post as Captain and District [...]

MFD 27th Recruit Class Helps Hunger Relief

The 27th Recruit Class of the Maui Fire Department will hold a fundraising food drive party in support of the Maui Food Bank.   Those in attendance are asked to bring a canned food item to support the local holiday food drive and restock shelves at the Maui Food Bank.   The Food Drive Party [...]

Wailuku Health Center Gets AC Funds for Federal Compliance

The Wailuku Health Center on Maui is getting $268,000 for air conditioning improvements.  The center’s original design from 1967, utilized natural ventilation which no longer meets Federal requirements.  Under the Federal Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, doors must be kept shut and ground level windows covered with curtains or blinds for the privacy of clients.  [...]

VIDEO: MauiNow Highlights Hula O Na Keiki

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Keeping Hawaii Motorists Safe Over the Holidays

The state Department of Transportation’s Highways and Airports Divisions will be partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on a safety awareness campaign called “Tie One On For Safety.”  All state vehicles from these divisions will display a red ribbon until the end of the year as a commitment to remind people about the dangers [...]

Spreading Thanksgiving Cheer on Maui and Molokai through Music

By Wendy Osher   Contemporary Hawaiian musicians, Cecilio & Kapono, are sharing early Thanksgiving cheer with the homeless community and transitional residents of Maui County.  The duo will visit Wailuku’s Ka Hale A ke Ola Homeless Resource Center on Friday, November 20, 2009, where they will perform a free concert and talk story with residents. [...]

Maui Radio to Broadcast Live Coverage of EA SPORTS Maui Invitational

By Wendy Osher   ESPN 550 AM on Maui will broadcast all 12 of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament games to be played November 23-25 at the Lahaina Civic Center.  The Nationally televised event is hosted by Chaminade University and is touted as the nation’s premier early season college-basketball tournament.   Play-by-play will [...]

State Forecasts Gradual Economic Recovery

The state issued an updated economic report that predicts gradual recovery for Hawaii.  The state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, says it expects the national recession and the sharp decreases in visitor expenditures to continue to affect Hawaii’s economy.  In its latest quarterly report released on Tuesday, the DBEDT forecasts a 3.3 percent [...]

The Flyin Hawaiian Hosts Benefit Golf Tourney

Phillies All-Star and Maui native, Shane Victorino returns home to host a Second Annual Celebrity Golf Classic this weekend.  The event takes place this Saturday, November 21st at noon at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort and will benefit the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.   Last year, the Golf Classic hosted by the Flyin’ Hawaiian, [...]

Kahului Library gets $77,000 for Air Conditioning

More than $4 million in state funds were released for improvements to public libraries across the state. The Majority of the funds, $2,570,000, will be used to finance additional design and construction costs for energy efficiency projects at public libraries statewide. Governor Linda Lingle also released $77,000 in additional construction funds for the replacement of [...]

Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Kahului Cane Field

A tour helicopter made an emergency landing in a Kahului cane field Monday afternoon when the pilot experienced an engine problem.  The Federal Aviation Administration says the Eurocopter EC-130 Rotocraft, was operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.  There were six passengers and a pilot aboard the craft at the time of the incident No injuries were [...]