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Woman critically injured in Sunday wreck

A 55-year-old Haiku woman suffered critical injuries in a wreck Sunday night on Honoapiilani Highway near North Kihei Road. According to police, the woman was driving a gray 2015 Volkswagen Jetta south on the highway when she approached the intersection with North Kihei Road. The Jetta drifted left across the grass median into oncoming traffic, sideswiping a white 2016 Dodge van before colliding head-on with a gray 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center for treatment. A 32-year-old Wailuku man driving the ...

PFAS detected in Haleakala National Park water system

PFAS chemicals have been detected in water samples collected from the Haleakala National Park water system on Maui, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. Samples collected between Nov. 14, 2023, and March 31, 2026, detected perfluorobutanoic acid, or PFBA, at the Haleakala Park Rain ...

Presentation to cover program that assists visitors in crisis

At the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting May 19, Alexanda Witkin, Ph.D., will discuss the Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii, a program operating under contract with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to support visitors on Maui, Molokai and Lanai who experience serious adversity during ...

Photo of the Day: Moonbow lava glow

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Photo of the Day: Molokini Squall

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Authorities searching for missing swimmer off Maui

The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are searching for a 75-year-old man who went missing Friday while snorkeling off Maui. According to Maui police, John Weems was last seen snorkeling near Black Rock at Kaʻanapali Beach. He is described as white, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. Police said Weems was reported missing Friday evening after he failed to return home. Family members said he texted at 1:30 p.m. saying he was going snorkeling. At about 3 p.m., a hotel guest reported seeing what appeared to be a man in distress in the ocean, ...