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Afternoon Downpours & Haze Possible, Light Winds Today
Afternoon sea breeze conditions are forecast to bring pop up scattered showers over interior and leeward areas into the evening. Some could be locally…
Eye of Irma Advances Toward Lower Florida Keys
The eye of Hurricane Irma was moving toward the lower Florida Keys as of 5 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept 10. The Category 4 hurricane had sustained winds of 130 mph
6 Mariners Rescued from Vessel off Maui
Six people were rescued from a 27-foot vessel taking on water off Maui, Saturday. Those aboard the Makaliʻi were safely towed to the Kīhei Small Boat Ramp
Changes in Weather Expected for Weekend
As a frontal system sags toward the state, trade winds are forecast to slowly weaken with a land and sea breeze pattern taking over and becoming more prevalent…As a frontal system sags toward the state, trade winds are forecast to slowly weaken with a land and sea breeze pattern taking over and becoming more prevalent…
Maui’s Pacific Disaster Center Monitors Hurricane Irma, Expresses “Grave Concern”
As Hurricane Irma strengthens again, teams with the Pacific Disaster Center in Kihei on Maui have expressed grave concern about its potential devastation.
UPDATE: Honoapi‘ilani Hwy Mile 17 Reopened
Police say the south-bound lane of the Honoapiilani Hwy is closed due to a traffic accident. The closure went into effect at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.
Expedia: Two Maui Beaches Named America’s Favorites in 2017
Kāʻanapali Beach and Lahaina have just been named as two of American’s favorite beaches in 2017. Expedia used destinations from its annual Flip Flop Report
Florida Bracing for Weekend Impact from Hurricane Irma
Residents across Florida are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irma as it continues on a path towards the state this weekend.
Maui Waena in Top 5 for Intermediate Enrollment
At 1,176, Maui Waena has the 4th highest enrollment for an intermediate school in Hawaiʻi for the 2017-2018 school year.
Drier, More Stable Weather Expected Today
Drier and more stable weather is forecast into the weekend. Trade winds are expected to be breezy through Friday. Winds are forecast to decrease…
‘Īao Valley State Monument to Close Again for Two Months
The Department of Land Natural Resources plans to close ʻĪao Valley State Monument again, this time for two months beginning on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
UPDATE: NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 8.1 Chiapas, Mexico Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after an 8.1 earthquake reported at 6:49 p.m. HST on Sept. 7, 2017 off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
Winds Fill Back in, Haze Begins to Clear
Trades are filling in to breezy levels by Thursday evening. Showers and clouds will favor our usual windward and mauka spots overnight and into the early…
Nations Lean on Pacific Disaster Center for Hurricane Irma Analysis
The University of Hawai‘i managed Pacific Disaster Center is working around the clock to produce analytical products and reports….
Hawai‘i Joins 16 States in Lawsuit to Preserve DACA
Hawaiʻi joined a coalition of 16 states in filing a lawsuit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals grantees, a program which was brought to an end…
A&B Presents Ag Plan to Committee, Testimony Focused on GMO Concerns
A&B on Tuesday presented their “diversified agriculture” plan to the Maui Policy, Economic Development and Agricultural Committee.
Trade Winds Fill Back in for Maui County Today
Some moisture associated with a weak front could drop down south over the islands. That could bring enhanced showers through Wednesday. Trade winds are forecast…
Dimino Named Complex Area Superintendent for Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui
Kathleen Dimino is presently the principal at Pukalani Elementary. She has also served as a vice principal at King Kekaulike High and Lahaina Intermediate…
Honolulu Rail Bailout Bill Signed into Law
Gov. David Ige today signed the rail funding bailout bill, SB 4, after completing legal and policy reviews of the measure over the weekend.
Trump Terminates DACA, Hawai‘i Senators Defend Program
The Trump administration today announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in the US. An estimated 800,000 young undocumented…
