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Amber Heard to Receive 2018 Maui Film Festival Shining Star Award
Amber Heard will next star as “Mera” in James Wan’s Aquaman, opposite Jason Momoa.
“Laze” Hazard at Kīlauea Lava Ocean Entry
The Coast Guard is enforcing a Lava Entry Safety Zone for waters surrounding the the new lava entry into the Pacific Ocean at Mackenzie State Park in Lower Puna.
2018 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Results
Among this year’s recipients, Keauhou took home four awards for their album I Ke Ko A Ke Au. Kapena, celebrated their first family album, Palena ‘Ole, taking home four awards.
ASB Opens Flagship Kahului Campus at Maui Business Park
The Kahului Campus is located in the Maui Business Park, across from Target and in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement at 150 Ho‘okele Street.
Explosive Eruption Sends Ash Cloud 7,000 ft High
A relatively small and brief explosive eruption occurred just before midnight (at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018) with the ash cloud briefly reaching to near 7000 feet.
Hawai‘i Unemployment Rate, New Record of 2% in April
DLIR Director: “The 2.0 percent unemployment rate is the new historical lowest unemployment rate on record dating back to 1976, under current methodology.”
Alexander & Baldwin Names Carol Reimann as Vice President, A&B – Maui
Alexander & Baldwin today announced it has named Maui resident and business and government leader Carol Reimann as vice president, A&B-Maui, effective June 4.
New Fissure, 22nd Vent Located SE of Puna Geothermal
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported a new fissure 22, between fissures 19 and 20, in an area southeast of the Puna Geothermal Venture facility.
DOH Confirms First Case of Rat Lungworm on O‘ahu in 2018
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from Central Oʻahu. The child became ill earlier this month…
Pacific Media Group Kahului Job Fair, May 19
Pacific Media Group will hold its 19th Summer Job Fair on Saturday, May 19, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului.
Maui Company Fined for Unpermitted Construction at Olowalu Stream
The Commission on Water Resource Management fined the Olowalu Water Company, Inc. of Maui $1,500 for construction of a concrete dam/spillway without a permit.
Mariners Rescued, Sail Boat Sinks off Molokini
Two mariners were rescued from a grounded vessel off of Molokini Crater in Maui County waters on Wednesday night.
Larger Steam Driven Explosions Possible at Kīlauea Volcano
Authorities reflected upon the eruptive activity in 1924, saying it involved a series of explosions. Scientists say they are in it for the long haul.
Earthquake Causes Road Cracks, Structural Damage at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Building up to today’s steam explosion at the summit of Kīlauea, yesterday’s earthquake activity at the location caused noticeable damage.
BREAKING: Explosive Eruption at Kīlauea, 30,000 ft Ash Plume Expected
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an Explosive Eruption at Kīlauea’s Summit occurred this morning. The resulting ash plume was estimated to be 30,000 ft high
Second Summit Quake in Three Hours, No Tsunami Expected
There is no tsunami threat following a second earthquake at the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano in three hours. The first was measured at 4.4, and the…
Active Spattering at Fissures, Sulfur Dioxide Plumes Accumulate in Cloud Deck
The view from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight this morning showed calm winds with sulfur dioxide plumes rising and accumulating in the cloud deck.
No Tsunami After 4+ Earthquake at Kīlauea Volcano Summit
There was no tsunami threat following a 4.4 (preliminary 4.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 8:31 a.m. on May 16, 2018 in the summit of Kīlauea Volcano.
Mumps Identified in Maui Resident
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified a case of mumps in a Maui resident who reportedly traveled to Oʻahu.
Another Burst in Volcanic Ash Prompts Ashfall Advisory
Another burst in volcanic ash emissions from the Haleamaʻumaʻu Crater on Hawaiʻi Island was recorded at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, prompting a special weather statement advising area residents of light ashfall and hazardous air quality.
