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(Updated at 8:00 p.m. HST Sun August 9, 2009) TROPICAL STORM FELICIA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY #26A Felicia continues on a path towards the Hawaiian Islands. A tropical storm watch remains in effect for Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii, and for all of Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.  A tropical […]

(Updated at 6:25 p.m. HST Sun August 9, 2009) The County of Maui closed several east facing parks this afternoon. At 4 p.m., the parks department closed Honomanu, Keanae, and the Kipahulu Point Light Station. County officials say additional closures may be needed, pending developing weather conditions. Other closures include: All County campgrounds will be […]

(Updated @ 5 p.m. HST Sunday August 9 2009 by Wendy Osher) TROPICAL STORM FELICIA ADVISORY NUMBER  26 Felicia is showing little change in motion and intensity through the afternoon. At 5 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2009, a Tropical storm watch was expanded to include the island of Oahu.  A tropical storm watch is now in […]

(Updated @ 3:31 p.m. HST Sun Aug 9 2009 by Wendy Osher) The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Watch to include the island of Oahu. The Flash flood watch for Maui and the Big Island Counties begins on Monday morning and continues through Tuesday afternoon. The Watch for Oahu begins Tuesday morning […]

(UPDATED 2 p.m. HST Sunday August, 9 2009 by Wendy Osher) TROPICAL STORM FELICIA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 25A The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has maintained Felicia’s strength as a Tropical Storm. At 2 p.m., the system was located about 480 miles East of Hilo Hawaii and about 655 miles East of Honolulu Hawaii (Latitude 21.1 […]

(Updated @ 11 a.m. HST Sunday August 9, 2009 by Wendy Osher) TROPICAL STORM FELICIA ADVISORY NUMBER 25 Tropical Storm Felicia is expected to be near or over the Hawaiian Islands by late Monday or early Tuesday.  At 11 a.m. HST Sunday, August 9, 2009, Felicia was located at 525 miles east of Hilo Hawaii, […]

INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY #24A (Updated @ 8 a.m. Sun. August 9, 2009 by Wendy Osher) Tropical storm Felicicia is weakening rapidly as it heads toward the Hawaiian islands. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the Big Island of Hawaii, and for all of Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai and […]

HURRICANE FELICIA LOCAL STATEMENT (Updated @ 8 p.m. Sat Aug 8, 2009 by Wendy Osher) At 8 p.m. HST, Hurricane Felicia was continuing on a path westward toward the Hawaiian Islands. The center of Hurricane Felicia was located about 720 miles East of Hilo Hawaii and was moving west at 15 mph with maximum sustained […]

In preparation for potentially heavy rains, strong winds and high surf related to Hurricane Felicia, Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced today that precautionary measures are being taken to address public safety should severe weather conditions occur. “Our County of Maui departments have been actively preparing for the effects of Felicia for the past five days,” said […]

HURRICANE FELICIA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 22 (Updated @ 5 p.m. Sat Aug 8, 2009 by Wendy Osher) At 5 p.m. HST, a Tropica Storm Watch was issued for the Big Island of Hawaii and for all of Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai and Molokai. A Tropical Storm Watch Means that Tropical […]

FELICIA LOCATED 780 MILES E. OF HILO, HAWAII (Updated @ 4:00 p.m. Sat Aug 8, 2009 by  Wendy Osher) Hurricane Felicia is now 780 miles East of Hilo, Hawaii and is moving West at around 15 mph.  An area of thunderstorms centered about 625 miles south southwest of Hilo, Hawaii is moving west northwest at […]

(Updated at 3:46 p.m. Sat, Aug 8, 2009 by Wendy Osher) The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the Big Island of Hawaii from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Abundant moisture associated with Felicia is expected to produce extremely heavy rainfall with the potential for widespread […]

(Updated: 3:30 p.m. 8/7/09 by Wendy Osher) Central Maui Little League suffered a 7-4 loss to Glendale, Arizona, in its opening game of the Little League West Regionals in San Bernardino earlier today.  Central Maui returns to action on Sunday against Chula Vista, Calif.  The game will be aired live on Maui’s ESPN 550,  KMVI […]

The Bailey House Museum in Wailuku will hold its first annual antique show and tell on Saturday, August 8th. Families are invited to present heirlooms, antiques, curios and artwork pertinent to Hawaii and the Pacific Asian basin. Together, attendees will experience a moment of living history as items are professionally reviewed and evaluated. Professional evaluations […]

Fifty time capsules will be buried statewide as part of the events commemorating Hawaii’s anniversary of statehood.  The public has an opportunity to contribute items for a capsule that will be opened in 25 years on the 75th anniversary in 2034. The capsule concept was crafted by the 50th Anniversary of Statehood Commission. The 50 […]

Ziggy Marley will perform live in concert on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Maui’s War Memorial Stadium. In the wake of his 2006 album Love Is My Religion, which earned his fourth Grammy Award, Ziggy Marley shares his musical love with families – his own and the extended human family. Marley’s third solo release, Family […]

(Updated @ 5p.m. 8/7/09 by Wendy Osher) Hurricane Felicia strengthened slightly on Friday afternoon, but is still forecast to weaken over the weekend.  At 5 p.m. HST on Friday, August 07, 2009, Hurricane Felicia was located about 1115 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii and was moving toward the west-northwest at near 14 mph. The National […]

(Updated at 11 a.m. 8/7/09 by Wendy Osher) The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Potential outlook for the State of Hawaii.  The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center indicates that Hurricane Felicia will weaken from its current Category 2 status to a tropical storm or tropical depression as it nears the Hawaiian […]

(Updated at 5 a.m. 8/7/09 by Wendy Osher) Hurricane Felicia has been downgraded from a category 4 to a category 2 hurricane.  The system was last located at 1280 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii and moving toward the west-northwest at 13 mph.  A gradual turn to the west is expected over the next couple of […]

A bill to ban shark tour operations in Maui County will be considered in council committee this afternoon.  The measure is being introduced by councilmember Wayne Nishiki who expressed concerns about cultural sensitivity and public safety. Shark tours operate by charging a fee to view and feed sharks.  Nishiki said the tours interfere with shark […]