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Maui Gets First Self-Supply Home Battery Install
Rising Sun Solar has installed the first self-supply home battery system on Maui.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Maui, Moloka‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the east-facing shores of Maui and Moloka‘i, in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Gusts up to 50 mph Expected Today
Trade winds will be the strongest today and will gradually weaken early next week. Much of the passing showers will focus across windward …
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival: A Tantalizing Taste
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival converged on Maui Oct. 14 to 16, bringing 100+ chefs from around the world here for a weekend of learning and lavish bites.
Chef Sheldon Simeon Returns to Compete on “Top Chef”
Malika Dudley caught up with Chef Sheldon Simeon who opened his mom and pop eatery, Tin Roof, in Kahului earlier this year. The former “Top Chef” finalist was recently asked to return to the show as a “fan favorite.”
NWS Extends Wind Advisory Through Saturday
The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory for the Maui, Lana‘i and Kaho‘olawe until 9: p.m. Saturday.
County Issues ‘Situational Update’ Regarding Meetings, Weather
The County of Maui has issued a situational update on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, regarding this weekend’s weather forecast.
‘Ohana Health Donates Fans to Maui Waena
‘Ohana Health Plan today presented 40 tower and mini-fans to the school.
Gates to Close to Deter Golf Course Thefts
The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation will lock the gates at the entrance of Waiehu Golf Course beginning on Nov. 1, 2016.
DMVL Closed for Staff Training Today
All DMVL offices will resume regular customer service hours on Monday, Oct. 24.
Breezy Winds Expected Today in Maui County
Breezy trade winds will continue through the weekend. Trades will focus more of the rain across windward and mauka spots, with many…
Volcano Update: Amber Waves of … Pele’s Hair?
Drifts of Pele’s hair can survive for years and even decades, but, once the eruption has ended, wind will strip the hair from most surfaces.
PWF Spots its First Whale of the Season
Pacific Whale Foundation spotted their first whale of the season today, Oct. 20, 2016, off the coast of Lahaina in West Maui. A captain aboard the Ocean Discovery confirmed the sighting after being alerted to the possible sighting by crew aboard the Queen’s Treasure.
Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for State of Hawaiʻi
NOAA reports that Hawaiʻi is coming off of the second wettest dry season in the last 30 years, based on rankings from eight key sites.
Investigative Report on Maui Housing Inventory Includes “Tiny Home” Options
A temporary investigative group filed a report with the Planning Committee focused on increasing the County’s housing inventory.
Gusty Winds Expected Today in Maui County
The trade winds are expected to pick up and become breezy to gusty on Thursday through the weekend. A more stable air mass is…
County to Restrict Overnight Access to Kanahā Park Starting Nov. 1
Newly installed gates on the west side of the park on Amala Place, and at Kaʻa Street, will be locked overnight. This means that all vehicles must be removed from the park before closing, otherwise vehicles will be towed.
Pockets of Enhanced Windward Showers Today
Moderate trade winds are expected through Wednesday, with an increase on Thursday. Enhanced moisture moving along the trade wind flow…
Maui Police Ready for 2016 Halloween in Lahaina
Maui police were checking in on an individual dressed as Cookie Monster on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, making sure he wasn’t panhandling at the Banyan Tree park in Lahaina.
Front Expected to Increase Showers This Week
Moderate trade winds are expected through midweek. An area of showers associated with a disturbance high in the atmosphere southeast of the islands…
