Groundbreaking for the Lahaina Flood Control Project begins in just six weeks, with flood protection to extend from Lahainaluna Road to Puamana.  The project is designed to provide a 100-year level of flood protection with water to be released at Makila Point through the Kauaula Stream and at Launiupoko.  Permit approvals have been obtained for [...]

A brush fire burned 300 acres since it was first reported at 12:26 this (Sunday) afternoon. As of 8:30 tonight, the fire was not yet under control. The blaze burned vacant land located mauka of the Piilani Highway in South Maui. 45 firefighters were aided by 4 helicopters conducting water drops, 6 water tankers (provided [...]