Karl Newman, 49, of Waikapu was found dead at the scene, police said. According to police, Newman “was hiking with acquaintances when he reportedly lost his footing and fell" from the waterfall.

An 80-unit affordable workforce housing project proposed for Waikapu, just down the road from Longs Drugs, Foodland and other businesses, was unanimously approved by the Maui County Council on Friday.

Bobby Pahia of Hoaloha Farms talks Saturday about his vision for hale ku'i, a gathering place to pound poi and cultivate community, at his farm in Waikapu. The Maui News / KEHAULANI CERIZO photo ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 2025 Maui Marathon is returning to West Maui for the first time since the wildfires. Last year’s marathon was staged at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu.