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weather1 month ago•26 min saved

Hawaii Braces for Lowell as Cat 4 Hurricane Turns Toward the Islands

Hurricane Lowell has intensified to Category 4 and is forecast to turn north, keeping its center offshore west of Kauai. Forecasters warn watches could be issued for parts of Hawaii as Lowell nears, with expected rainfall of 3–6 inches on Kauai and the Big Island (islands may see isolated totals over 10 inches) and 2–4 inches on Maui, along with strong winds and dangerous surf; Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed an emergency proclamation to aid preparation and response.

via New York Post|

#big-island #hawaii #hurricanes

crime2 months ago•24 min saved

Naked Maui swimmer Legend Storer charged with murder at Sands of Kahana resort

Legend Storer, a 20-year-old naked swimmer and former college athlete, was charged with second-degree murder, burglary with a dangerous instrument and indecent exposure after he allegedly entered the Sands of Kahana resort in Lahaina, Maui, late at night and attacked security guard Michael Dyer with a five-gallon water bottle; Dyer died from his injuries, and Storer was captured about two hours later and is being held without bail, pleading not guilty. Hawaii’s law on crimes against kupuna could lead to harsher penalties.

via New York Post|

#crime #legend-storer #maui

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

Naked college swimmer charged in Maui security guard's death

Legend Storer, a 20-year-old Concordia University Irvine student and NCAA Division II swimmer, was arrested in Maui after allegedly assaulting and killing 63-year-old security guard Michael Dyer and fleeing naked; police say surveillance shows the attack around 1:45 a.m., and Storer was later found unclothed with abrasions; he’s charged with second-degree murder, first-degree burglary and indecent exposure and has pleaded not guilty.

via NBC News|

#burglary #college-athlete #crime

local2 months ago•2 min saved

Former Maui Prep champion charged in West Maui security guard's death

A 20-year-old Legend Storer, a former Maui Prep champion swimmer, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, and indecent exposure after surveillance video shows him beating 63-year-old security guard Michael Dyer to death at a West Maui condo; he was found wandering naked a few hours later and remains in custody without bail, as neighbors express fear.

via Hawaii News Now|

#burglary #indecent-exposure #legend-storer

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Kihei beach clash puts Hawaii congressional hopeful in court

Hawaii Democratic candidate Kirill Basin appeared in Wailuku court in handcuffs on two counts of first-degree terroristic threatening tied to a Saturday Kihei Beach altercation; bail was set at $1 million. Video shows Basin in a tense confrontation where a bystander intervened after Basin allegedly swung a beach chair; another account says Basin pulled a knife, though his defense says there’s no video evidence of a weapon. Basin has prior arrests, and a mental health evaluation was recommended as the case proceeds.

via Hawaii News Now|

#court-appearance #hawaii #kirill-basin

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Hawaii Democrat Kirill Basin Hit With Felony Threat Charges From Maui Beach Skirmish

Hawaii Democratic congressional candidate Kirill Basin was arrested on two felony terroristic threatening charges after a Maui beach confrontation captured on video, allegedly threatening beachgoers with a knife; bail was set at $1 million, and he appeared in court with a preliminary hearing scheduled.

via Fox News|

#hawaii #kirill-basin #knife

film3 months ago•20 min saved

Thomas Kail on Moana Live-Action: Maui’s Wig, Epic Dances and Staying True to the Story

In Variety’s interview, Thomas Kail explains directing Disney’s Moana live-action, preserving Maui’s iconic hair and the tattoos via a skin-realistic suit, and tackling the ambitious “Where You Are” number with hundreds of dancers in stifling Hawaii heat, while framing the project as a revival-like process that honors the original story and characters and noting he doesn’t obsess over reviews.

via Variety|

#dwayne-johnson #film #live-action

entertainment3 months ago•18 min saved

Dwayne Johnson Laughs Off Moana Wig Memes After Testing 12 Maui Wigs

Dwayne Johnson revealed at the Moana premiere that he went through 12 Maui wigs to nail the live-action Maui’s hair and laughed 'so fucking hard' at the memes online when the first trailer dropped; he said the memes were very funny and that Maui’s hair was a power to get right. He also discussed the live-action Moana’s approach, addressed early pushback about a reboot, and confirmed Moana 3 is in development. The live-action film hits theaters July 9, 2026.

via Variety|

#dwayne-johnson #entertainment #maui

us-news4 months ago•2 min saved

Washington Man Charged Over Rock Attack on Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal

A Covington, WA man, Igor Lytvynchuk, was charged by criminal complaint on May 12, 2026, for allegedly harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at her head in Maui; he was arrested near Seattle and faces up to one year in prison and fines up to $50,000 (ESA) and $20,000 (MMPA) per charge if convicted. The incident occurred May 5, 2026 in Lahaina; initial appearance is set for May 14, 2026 in the Western District of Washington. NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is investigating, with AUSA Michael Nammar prosecuting.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#endangered-species-act #hawaiian-monk-seal #marine-mammal-protection-act

world5 months ago•33 min saved

Rich tourist detained after rock-throwing at Maui’s endangered monk seal

A Seattle man threw a large rock toward an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, narrowly missing the seal’s head and then told bystanders he didn’t care about the consequences because he’s rich; he was detained by authorities. Harassing or harming monk seals is illegal and can lead to fines or criminal charges. The Maui Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is investigating and may hand findings to NOAA for possible federal action. The incident, captured on video and sparking online outrage, involves the seal named Lani and underscores wildlife protection rules on Hawaii’s beaches.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#endangered-species #hawaiian-monk-seal #maui

environment5 months ago•3 min saved

Maui man detained after alleged rock-throw at monk seal; NOAA to review

DOCARE in Maui detained a 37-year-old Seattle man after a social media post appeared to show him throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Lahaina; the suspect invoked his right to counsel and no charges have been filed while NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement reviews the case. Authorities warn the public to keep distance from monk seals and report violations to avoid fines under ESA/MMPA. The piece also notes a new monk seal pup at Oahu’s Kaimana Beach and ongoing safety guidelines for viewing seals.

via Spectrum News|

#docare #environment #maui

entertainment6 months ago•15 min saved

Disney Debuts Live-Action Moana Trailer with Johnson Reprising Maui

Disney released a new trailer for its live‑action Moana, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui and Catherine Lagaʻaia starring as Moana in a reimagining directed by Thomas Kail. The preview revisits familiar moments from the animated film—Moana’s journey, Maui’s antics, Te Kā, the shiny-crab bit, and the songs including “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)”—while Johnson sports a full head of flowing hair that fans noticed. The cast also includes John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen, and the movie arrives in theaters on July 10, 2026.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#disney #entertainment #live-action

weather6 months ago•3 min saved

Hawaii Hit by Worst Floods in 20 Years, Homes Left in Mud as Recovery Begins

Hawaii endured its worst flooding in two decades as up to four feet of rain drenched O’ahu and Maui, triggering evacuations, rescues, and extensive damage. National Guard crews helped stranded residents while thousands lost power; officials warn damages could top $1 billion, affecting airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital. Gov. Josh Green says federal aid is on the way as communities begin cleanup, with notable displacement including actor Jason Momoa, underscoring the broad human impact of a disaster revisiting a state already reeling from Maui’s recent wildfires.

via CBS News|

#disaster-relief #flooding #hawaii

entertainment6 months ago•15 min saved

Moana Live-Action Maui Gets a 40-Pound Prosthetic Makeover and a Heavy Wig

Dwayne Johnson’s Maui in Disney’s Moana live-action remake wears about 40 pounds of prosthetics and a seven‑pound wig to achieve lift and a wet look on water; director Thomas Kail and Johnson discuss the demanding design and heat-heavy conditions, underscoring the cultural responsibility behind the July 10 release.

via Deadline|

#dwayne-johnson #entertainment #live-action

entertainment6 months ago•15 min saved

Moana Live-Action Trailer Drops Dwayne Johnson’s Maui in High Spirit

Disney unveils the first live-action Moana trailer, revealing Dwayne Johnson in full Maui form as Catherine Laga’aia leads as Moana; Auli’i Cravalho serves as executive producer. Directed by Thomas Kail, the remake features a script by Dana Ledoux Miller and Jared Bush, with Johnson and Lin-Manuel Miranda among the producers. Music is by Mancina, Miranda and Opetaia Foa’i, and the cast includes John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen. The film is dated for a July 10 theatrical release.

via Variety|

#disney #dwayne-johnson #entertainment