A resolution to support the development of the West Maui Hospital and Medical Center seems stalled in the Maui County Council after testimony from Mayor Richard Bissen’s administration.

Brittney Baker Photography courtesy of Skechers Speaking at the grand-opening ceremony for the new Skechers store in Kahului, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said he doesn’t normally attend ...

For visitors in love with the ocean, or those dealt a rainy day on the island, consider spending some time at the Maui Ocean Center. This facility helps visitors learn about Hawaii's underwater ...

On the North Kohala coast of Hawaii Island, Pololu Valley is a sanctuary cherished by many and rich with history and sacred cultural significance, particularly for residents with ancestral ties to ...

The primary reason why so many Tahitian tourists flock to this stretch of shoreline is the sand: While many of the island's beaches boast a volcanic black hue, La Plage de Maui dazzles in pearly ...

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HAWAII KAI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five scuba divers who were drifting for hours were rescued after being spotted by a sailboat in waters off Hawaii Kai. Camila Storchi was sailing with her husband from ...

This is a reader’s choice award for the Best of West Hawaii in the categories below. Complete and submit this ballot and you will be entered into a drawing for $500 cash! Voting ends at midnight ...

Maui's public transportation landscape is gearing up for a shift as the new Kahului Transit Center prepares to open its doors next Wednesday. Situated at 18 Vevau St., near the Kahului Public ...

Polling averages are adjusted based on state and national polls, which means candidates’ averages can shift even if no new polls have been added to this page. Read the full methodology here. On Sept.

“It’s embarrassing that Maui County is the only county without a plan, so I encourage everyone to prepare their feedback on the proposed bill and the CARP to discuss and be ready to take ...

Maui High School senior Daphne Takahashi wins $500 in essay contest. PC: Hawaiʻi State Judiciary Maui High School senior Daphne Takahashi recently received a $500 cash award for her essay: “Lei ...