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(Update: 4:55 p.m., April 25, 2024) Honoapiʻilani Highway is now completely OPEN. It was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle went over the guardrail, and a separate incident near the Scenic Lookout involving a fire. Police tell... April 25, 2024 · 03:51pmMaui man convicted of murder in Kanaio, sentenced to life in prison
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Motorcycle collision on Maui Veterans Highway claims life of Kīhei man; Speed believed to be a factor
A deadly motorcycle collision on the Maui Veterans Highway on Thursday morning claimed the life of a 33-year-old Kīhei man, police said. It is believed that speed is a factor in this collision, according to preliminary reports.
Pesticides Disposal Program extended to Molokaʻi in June
The Pesticides Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is extending its free pesticide disposal program to the island of Moloka‘i in June. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. So far, the PDP program has collected pesticides on O‘ahu totaling 7,700 pounds, Kaua‘i, almost 4,000 pounds, Maui, more than 7,100 pounds, and Hawai‘i Island, more than 7,300 pounds.
Public Safety Alert/Update: Honoapiʻilani Highway now OPEN following traffic accident and fire
(Update: 4:55 p.m., April 25, 2024) Honoapiʻilani Highway is now completely OPEN. It was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle went over the guardrail, and a separate incident near the Scenic Lookout involving a fire. Police tell Maui Now that the vehicle has been towed and the fire has been extinguished.
AAA: Hawaiʻi gas prices continue to increase
Gas prices statewide continue to increase slowly, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.81, three cents higher than last week. The national average gas price is $3.66, one cent lower than last week.
DBEDT: Maui vacation rental unit supply still impacted by wildfires with ADR up and occupancy down in March 2024
The vacation rental unit supply on Maui continued to be impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires. The information and data was part of the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism’s March 2024 Hawai‘i Vacation Rental Performance Report released today.
Pacific Media Group to host Job Fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, April 27
Pacific Media Group hosts a Job Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. There will be 45 businesses looking to hire and raffle prizes for those applying.
Maui police warn the public of recurring scam involving spoofed calls
The Maui Police Department is warning the public of a recurring scam involving spoofed phone calls targeting members of the community.
Pacific Biodiesel plants its first Kauaʻi sunflower field, modeled after Maui’s
In commemoration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed community leaders and local students on a tour of the company’s new crushing mill and expanded agriculture operations, followed by a blessing of its first sunflower field on Kauaʻi on April 22, 2024.
South Maui’s Lokelani Intermediate School gets critical funds for infrastructure improvements
State Sen. Angus McKelvey (District 6, West Maui, Māʻalaea, Waikapū, South Maui) announced the release of $1,020,000 in funding for vital improvements at Lokelani Intermediate School in Maui. This capital improvement project will address crucial infrastructure needs including parking lot resurfacing, upgrades to gutters and drainage systems, air conditioning enhancements and general repairs.
Maui Preparatory Academy presents financial aid benefit event this Saturday
Maui Preparatory Academy has announced an upcoming financial aid benefit, “Fly Pueo, Fly,” scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Maui Business
AAA: Hawaiʻi gas prices continue to increase
Gas prices statewide continue to increase slowly, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.81, three cents higher than last week. The national average gas price is $3.66, one cent lower than last week.
DBEDT: Maui vacation rental unit supply still impacted by wildfires with ADR up and occupancy down in March 2024
The vacation rental unit supply on Maui continued to be impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires. The information and data was part of the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism’s March 2024 Hawai‘i Vacation Rental Performance Report released today.
Pacific Media Group to host Job Fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, April 27
Pacific Media Group hosts a Job Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. There will be 45 businesses looking to hire and raffle prizes for those applying.
Maui businesses set for inaugural Aloha Market event April 26-28 in Manhattan
Several Maui-based small businesses will participate in Mana Up’s inaugural Aloha Market from April 26-28 in SoHo, Manhattan, New York. The city will host the multi-day Hawai‘i-themed immersive shopping and cultural event, featuring 40 companies.
Arts & Entertainment
Artist 2 Artist at the MACC features Kalaʻe & Kalena on April 26
Artist 2 Artist, a Maui concert series, sets the stage for beloved Hawaiʻi performing artist Henry Kapono to perform with husband-wife duo Kalaʻe & Kalena and special Maui guest artist Pat Simmons, Jr. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, April 26.
Kīhei 4th Friday town party features The Drivers on April 26
The April Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka on April 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi: There is Power in Color this Sunday, April 28
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi, Imua Family Services’ signature friend-raiser event, emerges with spring with a blast of multi-hued rainbows on Sunday, April 28 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The event is a celebration of Maui’s diverse community and the vibrancy that connects us all together. Live music, food and explosions of color are among the highlights at this open air concert.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa’s ‘The Voice’ journey concludes, launching homecoming concert series
On Monday night, Kamalei Kawaʻa’s journey on NBC’s “The Voice” came to a close. The singer, originally from Paukūkalo, reached the Playoffs last week, securing a spot in the top 20 after a journey that began in early March.
Artist 2 Artist at the MACC features Kalaʻe & Kalena on April 26
Artist 2 Artist, a Maui concert series, sets the stage for beloved Hawaiʻi performing artist Henry Kapono to perform with husband-wife duo Kalaʻe & Kalena and special Maui guest artist Pat Simmons, Jr. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, April 26.
Lei Day Heritage Festival, May 1 at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House hosts its annual celebration of Lei Day on May 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be filled with vibrant colors, fragrant flowers, and the spirit of aloha in honor of the rich tradition of lei-making in Hawaiian culture.
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UH-Mānoa gets in the mobile esports game, hosting ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’ tourney
Eight college teams from UH-Mānoa, University of Guam, Northern Marianas College and Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi recently battled it out for the Aloha Collegiate Cup in the 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' event
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 25, 2024
Breezy to locally windy trade winds will continue into Friday morning. Expect enhanced trade wind showers through this morning as a band of unsettled clouds...
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 25, 2024
Surf heights will remain below advisory thresholds for all shores through the forecast period. The new small medium period northwest swell is filling today and...
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police investigating collision that lead to Akoni Pule Highway closure
The driver of a dump truck lost control of his vehicle Wednesday, veering off of Akoni Pule Highway and striking a guardrail before overturning.
Update: Volcano Road in Puna reopens following crash
The road will be closed so police can conduct an investigation.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted Ocean View man
The suspect was scheduled to appear in court on March 25 to pay a $150 fine after pleading no contest to disorderly conduct. When he was a no-show, Kona District Court Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya issued a bench warrant for the 42-year-old's arrest.