FHB reveals new promotions, including Maile Wong from Maui
First Hawaiian Bank Announces Promotions and New Hire First Hawaiian Bank has recently promoted four executives and added one new member to its team, as shared by Bob Harrison, the bank’s chairman, president, and CEO. Promotions Overview Jason Dunn, Vice President and Manager of Digital Banking and Services. Dunn will oversee the bank’s digital transformation […]
Maui police officer killed in Paia, suspect is now apprehended
Tragic Shooting of Maui Police Officer In a heartbreaking incident, a police officer in Maui was shot and killed on Friday while responding to reports of gunfire in an area adjacent to an old sugar mill. The officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was fatally wounded in Paia, located on Maui’s north coast, according […]
Jason Momoa nearly drowned while surfing at the perilous Jaws break in Maui
Jason Momoa’s Near-Drowning Experience in Maui Jason Momoa, widely recognized for his role as “Aquaman,” shared a harrowing personal experience from a surf trip in 2007 off the coast of Maui. During an episode of the podcast “Smartless,” he recounted nearly drowning in treacherous waters. “I was doing this paddle and went to Jaws,” Momoa […]
Oprah Winfrey refutes claims of obstructing Maui road during tsunami evacuation
Oprah Winfrey is pushing back against accusations that private roads on her Maui property were blocked while local residents sought safety during a tsunami evacuation. A spokesperson for Winfrey described the claims as false and urged individuals to contact local authorities and FEMA immediately for road access information when a tsunami warning is issued. “Upon […]
Maui residents flee as wildfire burns 500 acres
Maui County, Hawaii Over 100 homes were evacuated in Kahikinui, Maui, due to a rapidly spreading brush fire driven by strong winds. Officials from Maui County reported that the fire has spread to roughly 500 acres, though thankfully, there have been no reported injuries or property damage as of yet. The precise containment details are […]
Explosion at luxury Maui resort grill area injures 7
A massive explosion shook the grill area at a resort in Maui, Hawaii, wounded seven people and littered wreckage scattered across the beach. At least three people were in danger following the explosion at Kaanapali Beach's Wahler Resort on Thursday night, according to Hawaii News, and at Kaanapali Beach's Holler Resort on Thursday night, the […]
The Sentry: Results, Payout; Hideki Matsuyama wins $3.6 million in Maui
Hideki Matsuyama set the PGA Tour scoring record with his overwhelming performance at Sentry. The 2021 Masters champion finished at 35 under par with at least 35 birdies, setting a new record for most birdies or birdie holes in a 72-hole event. Matsuyama's outstanding performance earned him a hefty $3.6 million prize for the first […]
Keegan Bradley’s mustache has brought him good vibes in Maui, should keep it for Ryder Cup
Captain Keegan Bradley has a new mustache on Maui's Sentry, and frankly, it looks great. So much so that it should be kept until after the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September. After all, Bradley's beard is similar to his previous one new york yankees Captain Don Mattingly – An apt analogy since Bradley […]
Dead body found lodged in wheel well of United Airlines plane in Maui on Christmas Eve
A body was found stuck in the wheel well of a United Airlines jet that arrived on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Christmas Eve, officials said. Flight 202 took off from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport around 9:49 a.m. Tuesday and arrived at Kahului Airport around 2:12 p.m., according to Flt. Airlines and data. flight […]
No. 2 UConn upset by Colorado in Maui Invitational crusher
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Andrei Jakimovsky hit an off-balance layup with eight seconds left and Colorado College defeated the two-time national champions 73-72 at the Maui Invitational on Tuesday, handing it its second loss in two days. I smoked it. A day after Huskies coach Dan Hurley was furious with the referees in a 99-97 overtime […]