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Coast Guard Rescues Surfer, Mariner Medevaced on Maui
Crews responded to a surfer in distress about 150-yards off Ukumehame Beach Park on Saturday morning.
Summit is “Quiet,” Lava Flow Greatly Diminished at Fissure 8
The lava flow from Fissure 8 in the Lower East Rift Zone of the Kīlauea volcano is greatly diminished and deflation at the summit of Halema’uma’u has slowed.
Hector Remains Strong Category 4 Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch for Hawaii County
Hector has entered the Central Pacific as a Category 4 Hurricane with increased forward movement near 15 mph and maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph.
UPDATE: Brush Fire at Kula Ag Park
Pūlehu Road in Kula is CLOSED between Holopuni and the “Y” Omaopio/Pūlehu intersection due to a brush fire. Fire crews are on scene.
UPDATE: Road Now OPEN Honoapi‘ilani Hwy: Kūihelani to Waikapū
The Honoapiʻilani Hwy is now OPEN in both directions as of 2:11 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. It was closed earlier this afternoon following a motor vehicle accident in the Māʻalaea/Waikapū area. Expect delays as traffic resumes its normal flow.
Hector Maintains Strength at Category 4 Hurricane (5 p.m. 8.5.18)
Hurricane Hector will cross into the Central Pacific tonight or early Monday and will be crossing through the Hawaiʻi region around Wednesday.
Maui Pedestrian Fatality: Claims Life of Kahului Woman
The pedestrian has since been identified, following the notification of next of kin, as Yonina Helgenberger, 37, of Kahului.
Hector Maintains Strength as Category 4 Hurricane
At 11 a.m. HST, on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, the center of Hurricane Hector was located 1185 miles ESE of Hilo and 1290 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui.
New Details: Second Individual in Keawakapu Incident Dies
Although initial reports indicated that both individuals were in their 20’s, Maui police released information today saying the man was 40-years-old and the female was 37-year-old. Police say both appear to have been visitors from the Republic of Korea.
$200 Fine for “Smoke-Free Vehicles” Violators
Officers from the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division are joining the Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth in their “Smoke-Free Ride when Keiki Inside” campaign.
4 Hikers Airlifted from Hoapili Trail in Mākena
Rescue crews on board the fire department’s Air-1 helicopter located the teenager, along with two females and a male on the Hoapili Trail, also known as, “The Kings Highway,” roughly two miles east of the parking area at La Perouse Bay.
Native Hawaiian Advocacy Group Explores Lawsuit Against Aloha Poke Co.
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement began exploring legal options against Chicago-based business Aloha Poke Co. after the mainland chain attempted to enforce a trademark on the name.
Hector Intensifies to Category 3 Hurricane
Short-term fluctuations in intensity are likely during the next few days, but Hector is expected to remain at or near major hurricane intensity through early next week.
Two People Pulled Unresponsive at Keawakapu Beach
One of the victims, described as a male in his 20’s was pronounced dead at the scene by Medics. The other victim, described as a female in her 20’s was transported by Medics to Maui Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
Woman Rescued After Falling Off Trail on Moloka’i
The 59-year-old Moloka’i resident was reported to have sustained multiple injuries as a result of the fall, but was transported to Moloka’i General Hospital.
Hector Category 2 Hurricane, 2000 Miles ESE of Hawai‘i
Hurricane Hector intensified to a Category 2 Hurricane today after reaching hurricane status overnight. The center was last located: 1970 miles ESE of Hilo; 2035 miles ESE of Hāna, Maui; and 2070 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui.
Sansei Restaurant Moving to Kukui Mall
Sansei will occupy most of the freestanding restaurant building on the north side of Kukui Mall in Kīhei, and intends to open for business in early to mid 2019.
Entangled Whale Shark Freed Off Lānaʻi
A dive knife was used to free the whale shark and it took at least an hour to help free it.
OHA is “Appalled” by Aloha Poke Co. Trademark Attempt
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a statement today saying it is “appalled” by the Chicago-based Aloha Pokē (sic) Company’s recent attempts to “assert control over ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,” the traditional language of the native people of Hawaiʻi.
Active Brush Fire in Upper Kanaio, 15 Acres Burned
Maui fire crews are currently on scene of a brush fire in the upper Kanaio area. The fire is approximately 15 acres in size and moving in thick brush with strong winds being reported.
