Maui prosecutors say they found a motive in a murder that happened in Paia nearly seven years ago. They say they now know why William Douglas Allen, 45, allegedly beat Keenan Blair, 20, to death in Paia in 2020. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4efYN3N. #HINews #HNN

Dead snake found in charcoal bag in East Maui. The snake’s species is unclear. Based on photos, state officials said it is likely a nonvenomous rat snake. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4iAYy5F. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Police arrested two juvenile girls ages 12 & 13 for robbery in Kaanapali. Video posted to social media show a group of minors attacking two girls ages 13 &14. One parent is calling for harsher punishment. Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the full story.

A program designed to help Maui wildfire survivors become first-time homebuyers awarded its 100th family on Tuesday. For the Takafua family of 10, it’s a dream come true. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4juCRVV. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Fire station in West Maui expected to open next fall. West Maui nonprofit says project will continue despite $300K cost increase. Details on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4z10Tg9. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Men on Maui marched through Wailuku town Friday afternoon calling on their community to stand up against domestic violence. Organizers say rising violence in the county makes the message more urgent. Story on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/3Wvxz2M. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Breast cancer survivor Katie Folio is always up for a challenge 💪🏽 She’s inviting everyone to join her this Sunday at @levelupmaui for a HYROX simulation fitness competition for breast cancer awareness month 🩷 Her story on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4hZYsmv. #HINews #HNN

New renderings show what the future King Kamehameha III Elementary School could look like. Construction is set to begin early next year. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4ygSYKh. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Family of man killed by Hawaii Island police demands justice. Nafetalai Teisina’s sisters say their brother should be remembered for how he lived, not how he died. Their story on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4yQljbJ. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

A blessing ceremony marked the start of construction on the first commercial rebuild along Lahaina’s Front Street since the 2023 fire. Targeted opening is summer 2027. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4ig1dS6. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Maui police veteran’s sexual assault trial set for November. Devin Schoeppner, 49, was charged with four counts of second-degree sexual assault and two counts of third-degree sexual assault. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4hIU4JV. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

Clembert Kaneholani will spend his 40th birthday behind bars next month & likely every birthday after that for the rest of his life. Why jurors believe he should face multiple life sentences for murdering MPD Officer Suzanne O on @hawaiinewsnow: bit.ly/3UiUPAq. #HINews

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is fighting back after being put on paid leave during a police commission investigation of his management of the department. The mayor is also defending himself against a bombshell claim by the chief. Community members are torn on who to trust.

Clembert Ali’i Kaneholani will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing Maui Police Officer Suzanne O in Pāʻia last year. He stood emotionless as Judge Peter Cahill read the verdict.

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️ The man accused of killing a Maui police officer last year has been found guilty of first-degree murder. Clembert Kaneholani, 39, was on trial for killing Officer Suzanne O in Pāʻia last August. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4rU17D5. #HINews #HNN

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️ Maui police chief has been placed on leave following today’s police commission meeting. I’m live on @HawaiiNewsNow with the latest. More: bit.ly/4hz2vYf. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews

The fate of the man accused of killing a Maui police officer last year is now in the hands of 12 jurors. The murder trial for Clembert Kaneholani wrapped up today & the jury went into deliberations at 3:20 p.m. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4jHTLAm. #HawaiiNews #HNN

#ICYMI: First homes rise in Lahaina’s historic district more than three years after fire. Construction is expected to begin at Lahaina Residential on Front Street this month and is scheduled to be completed in 18 months. Details on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4ANEgwW #HNN

I love my job 🥰 The 99th annual Maui County Fair is officially underway! 🎡 What’s your favorite part?! I wanna know! Comment below ⬇️

Mother says county official disrespected Maui firefighter son killed in line of duty. County spokesperson says she misunderstood comments made in court. More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4rHbPwB. #HawaiiNewsNow #HawaiiNews