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Signs Posted at Nearshore Waters in Kahului, Paukukalo and Napili...

The tsunami warning event on Saturday resulted in sewage spills to the ocean at three locations. Officials with the County of Maui identified the specific areas where the public should avoid the ocean until results of bacteriological tests are complete. They are: Kahului (the ocean fronting Hale Nanea and some of the drainage...

UH-BYU Men’s Volleyball Match on Maui Rescheduled for Monday on Oahu...

Saturday’s University of Hawai‘i-BYU men’s volleyball match that was supposed to be played on Maui on Saturday, has been rescheduled for Monday at the Stan Sheriff Center on Oahu. The game was among the many events and activities that were affected by the tsunami warning that was finally lifted after 13 hours. Photo...

Start up of Pump Stations Cause Sewage Spills...

The public is advised to avoid entering the waters in the following areas due to possible sewage contamination. Photo by Pamela Tsutsui. “In the face of warnings that the tsunami could be significant we made the difficult decision of shutting down wastewater pump stations in low lying areas and water service to those...

Mayor Tavares concurs: “We dodged another bullet”...

“In these types of situations we must be prepared to protect the public,” said Mayor Charmaine Tavares. “When the worse case scenario doesn’t occur – we can count ourselves lucky that we dodged another bullet. In this case when the state’s tsunami warning center forecast a dangerous surge due to the earthquake...

All Clear Issued For Maui County...

(Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: Kahului Harbor experienced a 3.2 foot surge at 11:47 a.m. on Saturday February 27, 2010. Photo by Pamela Tsutsui. WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00...

Kahului Surge Highest in State at 3.2 Feet...

(Update: 1:38 p.m. 2/27/10) Kahului Harbor expereinced the highest surge in the state when a sea level change of 3.2 feet was recorded at 11:46 a.m. over a 22 minute period. Photo by Pamela Tsutsui. The tsunami warning is cancelled for the state of Hawaii effective at 1:38 pm HST. The cancellation comes following an 8.8...

Special Report: Mayor Tavares 8:25 a.m. 2/27/2010...

By Wendy Osher This Special Report was covered live in a six station simulcast on Pacific Radio Group. The interview aired at 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured details about tsunami preparations from Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares. The program was co-hosted by KPOA 93.5 FM Program Director Alaka’i...

Special Report: Long Lines Forming on Maui 7 a.m. 2/27/2010...

This Special Report was included as part of Pacific Radio Group’s multi-media coverage of Tsunami Warning Events over the weekend. The interviews were captured at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured interviews conducted by Native 92.5 FM Program Director, Kawika-veeka as long lines formed at island...

Special Report: Civil Defense Administrator Gen Iiinuma 3:45 a.m. 2/27/2010...

By Wendy Osher This Special Report was covered live in a six station simulcast on Pacific Radio Group. The interview initially aired at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured details about tsunami preparations from Maui County Civil Defense Administrator, Gen Iinuma. The interview was conducted by Pacific...

TSUNAMI WARNING FOR HAWAII CANCELLED...

Photo of Hana Bay 2/27/10 courtesy: Bobbi Kalama. By Wendy Osher (Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) UPDATE: All Clear Issued for Maui County WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii– Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can...

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