Firefighters gained 80 percent containment on a fire that has burned 24 acres since it first started Sunday night.  Officials confirmed the Happy Valley fire was sparked by fireworks.  No homes were damaged and firefighters continue to monitor the burn area. According to the Department of Water Supply, a safe water level for the tank [...]

(Updated: 5:40 p.m. 7/6/10) Fire officials report that the fire above the Lahaina Civic Center that began just before midnight Sunday evening is now at 90% containment and remains at 130 acres. Fire crews continue to conduct mop up operations and monitor the area for hot spots. (Updated: 2:15p 7/5/10) A fire that was reported [...]

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kauai, Niihau & Oahu from late Saturday night to Sunday evening.  Heavy rainfall will increase the potential for flash flooding. An approaching cold front and associated upper trough will combine to increase the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Precautionary/Preparedness actions:  A flash flood [...]