Maui native and journalist for Hawaii News Now. It's always been my dream to be back home sharing YOUR stories! Story idea? Love to hear it!
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Honu Oceanside is one of the few Front Street businesses that survived the 2023 fire disaster and the spring Kona Lows.
Now they're trying to survive high surf.
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Repeat violent offender arrested and released after hammer attack outside Maui bar.
Suspect with 18 prior convictions released pending investigation after brutal assault caught on camera.
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Armed robbery suspect remains at large after violent Maui carjacking.
Maui police say the incident was not random and there is no danger to the community.
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Maui attorney warns fire survivors settlement money could be delayed as some lawyers ‘likely’ to fight ruling.
The owners at @Haleakava are feeling less hopeful they can rebuild their Lahaina location.
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‘Everybody’s worried’: Suspect charged after man attacked in Maui broad daylight armed robbery.
Wailuku business owners on edge after masked suspect robs victim in bathroom.
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Survivors of the 2023 Maui fire disaster will receive more money from the $4 billion settlement than initially expected following a ruling on attorneys’ fees.
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Ralph Council is “totally blind” & has “no eyeballs, no optic nerves,” but that hasn’t stopped him from doing what he loves.
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This summer marks three years since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history killed more than 100 people and erased the historic town of Lahaina.
Now, plans are moving forward with the town’s Royal Complex Master Plan.
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Maui’s only Home Depot is making customers angry with a net that is supposed to keep birds away but is inadvertently killing them.
“I came out and I was horrified,” said shopper Sarah Haynes. “Dead birds hanging.”
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A Maui man faces trial once again for the 2012 alleged murder of his four-year-old son.
This is the third time Kyle McKeown, 46, has been charged in this case.
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Nearly 3 months after record-breaking rainfall from back-to-back Kona low storms, repairs are finally underway on a massive sinkhole on Maui.
Despite road closed signs and, workers hope customers will find them.
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Lost brothers reunite on Maui, fulfilling late father’s final wish.
A family reunion 65 years in the making began when Philip Peter Konohia was in the Army and stationed in Washington, D.C.
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Atlantis Submarines Maui has been around since 1991.
They lost nearly everything in the 2023 inferno, including one of their employees.
Now nearly three years later, employees are ready to be back working again.
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‼️Hawaii Island triple homicide suspect is captured‼️
Hawaii County police arrested Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, Thursday afternoon on Kalapana Kapoi Road.
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‼️Hawaii County police need your help‼️
They are searching for a suspect in a triple murder in the Puna area.
He is Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, of Pahoa & he is considered armed & extremely dangerous. Do not to approach him.
If you see him, or have tips, please call 911 ‼️
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Maui school successfully launches garden to cafeteria lunches.
Hāna nonprofit receives federal and state approval to serve homegrown crops in cafeteria.
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Some of Maui County’s oldest veterans reflect on what Memorial Day means to them.
“I don’t want to remember all those bad things,“ said Henry Shimomura, 97.
“It’s very sad,” said Sam Fevella, 92.
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I want to congratulate Hāna High School boys volleyball team!
These incredible athletes are this year’s Maui Interscholastic League DII Champs & came in third at the state tournament!
Congratulations! Maui is so proud of you 💚💛
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Animal advocates are calling for rules to control pet populations as shelters remain overcapacity.
Hawaii has no breeder regulation for pets, a gap that humane societies have tried to address for years.
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Maui police officer Suzanne O is the 8th name added to the county law enforcement memorial.
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