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Honoapi‘ilani Realignment Opens to Traffic on April 23
The newly completed Honoapiʻilani Highway realignment Phase IB-2 opens to traffic on Monday, April 23, 2018 following a blessing held over the weekend.
Lihikai Elementary Closed, No Electricity Following Vehicle-Pole Accident
Lihikai Elementary in Kahului on Maui is closed today, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 due to no electricity at the school.
220+ Airlifted, Search and Rescue Continues on Flood Damaged Kaua‘i
More than 220 people have been airlifted from the Hā‘ena and Wainiha areas before multi-agency relief efforts ceased overnight on Monday and will commence again
152 Airlifted, 121 Evacuated by Bus From Flooded Kaua‘i Neighborhoods
Emergency rescue crews have evacuated 152 people by helicopter, 121 by bus and others by water from flooded Kauaʻi neighborhoods.
Lower Honoapi‘ilani Partly Closed due to Waterline Break
Lower Honoapiʻilani Road in West Maui is partially closed due to an eight-inch waterline break.
Kaua‘i Recovery Efforts Launched in Wake of Devastating Floods, Landslides
Gov. Ige, Mayor Carvalho and emergency personnel took an air tour of the devastated areas aboard a Hawai‘i National Guard Black Hawk helicopter this morning.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 10 Years at Oakland International Airport
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated its 10-year anniversary of service between Oakland and the Hawaiian Islands on Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Four Visitors Rescued, Caught in Gusty Winds off Nāpili Bay
Four men from Wyoming were rescued in waters off of west Maui on Sunday morning after becoming caught in gusty winds offshore at Nāpili Bay.
VIDEO: Kaua‘i Relief Efforts Continue Following Weekend Floods
Relief efforts and search and rescue operations continue in Kaua‘i’s North Shore community following record-breaking rains, flooding and thunderstorms…
VIDEO: Earth Day Beach Clean-Ups on Maui
April 22nd, 2018 marks the 48th year of World Earth Day celebrations demonstrating support and awareness of environmental protection. On and around this date there are many beach clean-ups scheduled around Maui.
Coast Guard Responds to Flooding at Hanalei Bay, Kaua‘i
The Coast Guard assisted local authorities to rescue hikers in the vicinity of Hanalei Bay, Sunday after the area sustained flooding and landslides due to…
Emergency Proclamation Issued Declaring Kaua‘i a Disaster
Gov David Ige today issued an emergency proclamation for the County of Kauaʻi after unprecedented rains caused flooding and a series of landslides on Kūhiō Hwy.
Hashimoto, Kane and Wildman Finalist for District 8 House Vacancy
The list of candidates seeking to fill the remaining term for the District 8 House vacancy has been narrowed to three: Troy Hashimoto, Dain Kane and Joe Wildman
Pā‘ia Relief Route Project Public Meeting Postponed
The community has been requesting the archaeological and traffic studies which are part of the draft environmental assessment for the Pā‘ia Relief Route project.
Threat of Heavy Rains Prompts Flood Watch for Islands
A flood watch is in effect through late tonight as an upper level low combined with enhanced low level moisture brings a threat of heavy rain & flash flooding.
McKelvey to Boycott Highway Realignment Blessing Ceremony
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey (West Maui, Mā‘alaea, North Kīhei) is boycotting the upcoming blessing ceremony for the Honoapiʻilani Highway Phase 1b-2 Realignment project that is set for this Sunday, April 15, 2018. Rep. McKelvey today sent a letter to Governor David Ige and Kevin Fujii with the State Department of Transportation‘s Air Protocol Office spelling […]
Hawai‘i Reaction to US Strike on Syria
In a statement released this afternoon, Rep. Hanabusa said, “I don’t believe the President had the authority to order this strike and escalate a long standing conflict without a clear plan. Under the War Powers Act, he should have come to Congress to seek authorization.”
Suspect Sought in Attempted Robbery of Kīhei Kwik Stop
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who allegedly attempted to rob the Kīhei Kwik Stop on March 26.
Probation Ordered for Woman in Nākālele Robbery
Ashley Ramos, 20, was sentenced to probation for her role in the kidnapping and robbery of a California couple at Nākālele Point on March 15, 2017.
8 Applications Received for Maui’s District 8 House Vacancy
The Maui County Democratic Party has received eight applications from registered Democrats in good standing to fill the remaining term of the District 8 House seat left vacated by Representative Joseph Souki. Applicants include: Dain Kane, Troy Hashimoto, Avery Chumbley, Justin Hughey, Joe Wildman, Lynn Regan, Mary Wagner and Robert Hill III. Applicants are residents […]
