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Hanalei man indicted for murder year after body with multiple gunshot wounds discovered in burned vehicle

43-year-old Michael John Sears was indicted Jan. 15 for second-degree murder, first-degree arson and abuse of a corpse in the Jan. 12, 2024, death of Paul Nicolas, who was determined to have been shot multiple times before he and his vehicle were set on fire at Anahola Beach Park.

Lane closures scheduled for parts of ‘Ele‘ele

Motorists are urged to make appropriate arrangements to accommodate crews with contractor Insituform Technologies who will be doing asphalt/concrete sewer work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through next week, weather permitting.

Update: High surf warning extended through Saturday for north and west shores

Large northwest swell will continue steadily filling in today and is still forecast to peak this afternoon through this evening.

Wilcox Medical Center nurses, management to resume negotiations after 3-day strike

The two sides have been at odds since May 2024 over better staffing ratios of nurses to patients in the Wilcox medical-surgical unit.

Vendors, patrons trying to save Princeville farmers market after complaint shuts it down

The Princeville Farmers and Artists Market has closed following a complaint that revealed its location is not zoned for commercial activity.

Update: Closures extended through portion of next week for ʻŌpaekaʻa Road in Kapa‘a

One-lane and intermittent full road closures are for tree trimming and removal between Pu‘upilo Road and Makana Road.

Update: Lane closures extended through end of January on Hulemalu Road in Līhu‘e

Lane closures are scheduled 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays only, weather permitting.

Puhi Park tennis, basketball courts to be closed until second week of May

Crews with contractor Pacific Concrete Cutting & Coring will resurface and make other upgrades at both play courts as part of Kaua‘i County’s $3.1 million Play Court Resurfacing Project.

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Wilcox Medical Center nurses, management to resume negotiations after 3-day strike
Nurses strike continues at Wilcox Medical Center with staffing ratios as sticking point
Kaua‘i firefighters control brush fire at Salt Pond Beach Park
Lava fountains up to 200 feet again as Big Island’s Kīlauea awakens for fourth eruptive episode

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Sheraton Kauaʻi hotel workers ratify contract after historic Labor Day strike
Work on Coco Palms project could be halted by mortgage broker seeking ‘owed’ $1 million commission for securing funding
Hōkūleʻa docked at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor
Kōloa Landing Resort voted ‘Best Hotel Pool in America’ by USA Today readers
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Lele Aloha launches Hauola Awards to support rebuilding efforts in Lahaina

Lele Aloha announced the launch of the Hauola Awards, a grant program aimed at supporting the rebuilding, re-establishing, and reinvigorating of communities affected by the 2023 Maui fires. In response to the unprecedented destruction, Lele Aloha stands committed to providing immediate relief and aiding long-term recovery efforts.

Meeting on proposed plans for Lahaina Recreation Center playground area, Feb. 4

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to provide input on proposed plans for the Lahaina Recreation Center playground area during a community meeting Feb. 4, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.

Pair of lava fountains on display as fourth episode of current Kīlauea eruption continues

The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Dec. 23 entered its fourth eruptive episode on Jan. 15 and continues this morning. Activity is concentrated at two lava fountains in southwest Kaluapele that have each built up a cone and have associated lava flows.

25-year-old Maui man reported missing after failing to return home on Saturday

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Cole Tancayo, 25, of Waiehu.

Sunday’s Maui Oceanfront Marathon traffic advisory on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy near Launiupoko Beach

Highway users are advised to prepare for potential traffic delays on Sunday, Jan. 19, as the Maui Oceanfront Marathon will proceed from the Shops at Wailea to Launiupoko Beach Park.

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