2018 Maui Bon Dance Schedule, June 2 to Sept. 8
Maui Now has secured a list of the upcoming 2018 Maui Bon Dance Schedule.
Laze Hazard: Ocean Entry Plume at Kapoho Laden with Hydrochloric Acid
The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency is asking the public in the volcano eruption zone to be aware of the laze hazard at the lava ocean entry point at Kapoho Bay.
Maui Police Administer Naloxone, First Documented Use of Narcan Kit by MPD
Upon arrival, officers were unable to wake the male and observed him to be exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with an opiate overdose.
No Tsunami After 5.5 Earthquake at Kīlauea Summit
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 5.5 (preliminary magnitude 5.8) earthquake reported at 3:51 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in the summit region of the Kīlauea volcano, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
18+ People Now Cited For Loitering in Puna Volcano Disaster Zone
Another warning today for people to stop sneaking around check-points in Lower Puna to try and get close to active lava flows.
7 Men, Including 2 From Maui Cited for Loitering in Volcano Disaster Area
Two men from Lahaina, Maui–35-year-old Dilbert Shaw and 34-year-old Larrick Euband–were cited for loitering in the volcano disaster area.
Volcano Discussion: Is the Kīlauea Eruption a New Event?
Scientists at the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory address Kīlauea’s current activity—what’s new and what’s not—starting with the two eruption sites: East Rift Zone and summit.
Demolition of 7-Story Former Maui Prince Hotel Structure to Begin
The removal of the seven-story former Maui Prince Hotel will begin this month and is estimated to be complete in December. The announcement was made today by ATC Makena Holdings, LLC and Discovery Land Company.
Man Arrested, Crashes Car Into Hardened Lava Flow
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 55-year-old Government Beach Road resident after he circumvented a traffic checkpoint and crashed his vehicle into a hardened lava flow which had crossed the road.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates New Long Beach Service
Hawaiian Airlines is launched its new, non-stop daily service between Honolulu and Long Beach, California. The Long Beach destination is Hawaiian Airline’s 12th gateway city.
Probable Cause Found in Deadly Kanaio Shooting
Justin Namauu was being held in lieu of $2 million bail. According to court records, a finding of probable cause was made on Thursday after a preliminary hearing held before Judge Blaine Kobayashi.
Tallest, Hottest Lava Activity of Eruption to Date
Fountain heights of 250 feet were recorded at Fissure 8 on Wednesday night, with magma temperatures recorded at around 900°C or 1652°F.
Maui SUP Rescue: California Couple Caught by Brisk Winds
A California couple in their late 30s, had been standup paddleboarding but were blown out to sea by brisk 30-40 mph tradewinds. A friend and an employee at the beach rental kiosk attempted to help.
VIDEO: Stranded Leilani Estates Man Instructed to “Follow the Drone to Safety”
The stranded resident was spotted and instructed to “follow the drone to safety.” The incident occurred during a rapid outbreak of lava that took out 10 lots in 10 minutes.
No Tsunami Threat After 4+ Quake at Kīlauea Volcano Summit
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 4.5 earthquake reported at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Lāna‘i Twins Among 35 Accepted into US Service Academies
This year 35 outstanding Hawaiʻi high school students and prior enlisted military members have been accepted into US service academies.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Non-Stop Daily Flight to Long Beach
Hawaiian Airlines is launching new, non-stop daily service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Long Beach Airport in Southern California.
Incandescent Blocks Expelled from Volcano, Land Along Crater Rim
“There were also some incandescent blocks that were thrown out of the vent and landed in Halemaʻumaʻu and just along the edge of the crater rim,” said HVO Volcanologist Wendy Stovall.
UH Mānoa Ranked in Top 1.7% Worldwide
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is now ranked within the top 1.7% of universities worldwide according to the latest academic ranking of global universities.
FBI Offering $20,000 Reward in 2016 Missing Person Case
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the disappearance of Jonathan Fraser, a 23-year-old man who was last seen on July 30, 2016 at his Hawaiʻi Kai apartment.
