#Yesterday Afternoon
Decomposing whale carcass washes up in Hana, Maui
By Wendy Osher (Update 4:39 p.m. 7/30/10) A dead sperm whale continues to float in waters off of Hana Maui. The carcass was observed in waters near Makaalae Thursday afternoon, but residents say the dead whale was first seen on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Crews from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources were […]
Makawao brush fire burns 3 acres of pasture land
A brushfire in Makawao yesterday afternoon burned three acres of pasture land before being brought under control. The fire was first reported at around 4:30 p.m. on Hoomaha Street near the old egg farm. Crews had the fire under control within 40 minutes and had the blaze fully extinguished by 8:10 p.m. Acting Battalion Chief […]
Tuesday refuse pickup missed in Kula
Scheduled Tuesday trash pickups were not made yesterday in some Kula areas due to mechanical problems. The affected areas include Upper and Lower Kimo Drive, Lower Kula Road, Omaopio Road, Piliwale Road, Kulamanu Circle, Ainakula Road, Pulehu Road, Holopuni Road, Akea Place, Ka Drive, Kulalani Circle, Kulalani Drive and other surrounding streets. The County of […]
Honoapiilani Hwy remains closed, burned area estimated at 1,100 acres
(Update by Wendy Osher at 6:30 a.m. 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway remains closed between Maalaea and Launiupoko as crews continue to battle a fire that was first reported at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. An assessment this morning determined the fire burned 1,100 acres and advanced overnight to Olowalu and is now near the main roadway. […]
