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11 p.m.: Erick “Rapidly Weakening”; Flossie “Moving Quickly”
On the forecast track, the center of Erick will pass within about 200 miles south of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi later today and tonight.
F-22 Raptor Training on Maui Aug. 1-3, Exhibit Aug. 2
The Hawaiʻi Air National Guard is flying over four F-22 Raptors from Oʻahu to Kahului Airport on Maui between Aug. 1 and 3, 2019.
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Shark Finning Concerns Raised on Hawai’i Island
Photographs of two oceanic whitetip sharks, lacking fins, along with photographs of a dead, three-and-a-half-foot long whitetip reef shark is raising concern among marine biologists on Hawai‘i Island.
Object Reported in Sky Near Kīhei
If you or anyone you know has pictures of this object please send to newsdesk@mauinow.com and we will forward to the FAA for review. Mahalo.
Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea Observed at Maunakea, Jason Momoa Visits
Among the most vocal celebrities against the TMT project at Maunakea, Jason Momoa arrived at the demonstration site just before noon today. Today marks the 176th anniversary of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea the day in 1843 that sovereignty was restored to the Hawaiian Kingdom after a brief British occupation.
Video of Missing Woman Checking Out of Kīhei Resort on July 21
Maui police released video surveillance of a missing woman who they say checked out of a resort in Kīhei on July 21, 2019.
Hurricanes Present Potential for Heavy Weather in Maui County
Hurricane Erick continues on a track south of Hawaiʻi on Thursday night, and the latest forecast cone places Flossie near the islands with potential impacts early next week.
Hawaiian Airlines Hiring in Kahului, Kona and Līhu‘e
Hawaiian Airlines announced today that is recruiting for guest service, cargo and ramp agent positions at Kahului Airport on Maui, Līhuʻe Airport on Kauaʻi and Kona International Airport on Hawaiʻi Island.
Hurricane Erick Approaches Hawai‘i with Rain, Surf; Flossie on Heels
Erick weakened slightly overnight, back down to a category 3 hurricane, with additional weakening forecast over the next two days.
Hiker Airlifted, Suffered From Heat Exhaustion at “Commando Trail”
A 55-year-old man was airlifted from the area known as the “Commando Trail” in Kailua on Monday afternoon, after suffering from over exertion and heat.
One Person Injured, Combustion Fumes From Generator Spark Kīhei Structure Fire
One person was injured when combustion fumes from a portable gasoline generator caused and explosion and sparked a structure fire in Kīhei on Monday evening
Governor Ige Rescinds Emergency Proclamation at Maunakea
Governor Ige has rescinded his emergency proclamation at Maunakea. DLNR has also granted a two-year extension for the initiation of construction of the TMT to Sept. 26, 2021.
Milled Rumble Strip Installation on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy Results in Traffic Backup
The state Department of Transportation has confirmed that the backup is due to the installation of milled rumble strips along the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Molina Seeks Creation of Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū Advisory Committee
Molina who represents Makawao, Haʻikū and Pāʻia said even though his district is not as remote as Hāna, “the Pāʻia-Haʻikū area has experienced one of the highest annual growth rates in the state.”
Maui Lane Closures: July 27 to Aug. 2
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting a number of road projects on Maui during the period ending Friday, Aug. 2, 2019.
Mayor Victorino Urges Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Erick and Flossie
While Hurricane Erick is forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands and Tropical Storm Flossie approaches from the Eastern North Pacific, Mayor Michael Victorino is urging residents to be vigilant, stay informed and prepare.
Mauna Loa’s 1935 Flow Seen in Current Media Coverage of Maunakea
In ongoing media coverage of demonstrations at the base of Maunakea, many hundreds of people can be seen standing on a black lava flow that surrounds Puʻuhuluhulu.
Category 4 Hurricane Erick Moves Into Central Pacific
Erick has become a major category 4 hurricane and has moved into the Central Pacific basin where it is being tracked from forecasters in Hawaiʻi.
Wailuku Man Charged with Attempted Murder in North Market Shooting
A 57-year-old Wailuku man was charged with second degree attempted murder after allegedly firing a handgun at his neighbor Friday evening.
Wailuku Man Keeps Navy’s Newest Helicopters Flying
2009 Kamehameha Schools graduate, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kamaki Maluo-Huber of Maui is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron.
