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Mayor Signs Emergency Proclamation; Boil Water Advisory Remains
Mayor Alan Arakawa signed an emergency proclamation today following torrential flooding through ʻĪao Valley that knocked out a waterline, flooded several homes with mud and debris and destroyed a significant portion of the County’s Kepaniwai Park parking lot area.
Multiple Swift Water Rescues During Maui Floods
Emergency personnel responded to multiple incidents of flash flooding and swift water rescues in Wailuku, Olowalu, and Ukumehame on Sept. 13, 2016.
Rain Totals: Puʻu Kukui Gets 9 Inches Over 12 Hours
Rain totals for the 12 hour period ending at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2016, included more than 9 inches at Puʻu Kukui, 6 inches at Hāna Airport, and 3 inches at both West Wailuaiki and Haʻikū.
Multiple Brown Water Advisories Issued for Maui
A Brown Water Advisory is being issued for Hanakaʻōʻō Beach, Honokahua Bay, Honolua Bay, and Baldwin Beach Park on Maui, due to heavy rains.
Capobianco Trial: FBI Agent Begins Cell Phone Analysis
FBI Special Agent Michael Easter offered expert testimony as a national asset based on qualifications as a certified trainer in Cellular Site Analysis.
Today’s Maui County Weather Forecast
Alerts Flash Flood Watch Issued: September 13 at 3:22AM HST until September 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Areas affected: Big Island Interior; Big Island North and East; Haleakala Summit; Kohala; Kona; Lanai Makai; Lanai Mauka; Leeward Haleakala; Maui Central Valley; Maui Leeward West; Maui Windward West; Molokai Leeward; Molokai Windward; South Big Island; Windward […]
Maui Flash Flood Watch Continues, 11 Evacuated from ʻĪao
A “very moist and unstable air mass” and and “upper level trough” will interact, resulting in unsettled weather with the potential for flooding over the eastern part of the island chain through Wednesday.
15th Richard Ho’opi’i Falsetto Contest Sept. 23
The 15th annual Richard Ho’opi’i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest takes place on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Lahaina Banyan Tree Hoʻolauleʻa this Weekend
The Lahaina Banyan Tree Ho’olaule’a takes place this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. The event includes Hawaiian music, hula and Maui made crafts.
Kauaʻi Launches Traditional Voyaging Canoe, Nāmāhoe
Kauaʻi’s first traditional voyaging canoe in possibly 600 years, Nāmāhoe made her inaugural launch into the waters of Nāwiliwili Bay over the weekend.
Seawall Protest at Olowalu
A protest is planned today at the site of a shoreline hardening project just north of Olowalu near mile 15.9 of the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Sabers’ Defense Stymies KSM; Lunas Late Surge Scare Bears
Maui High School used its speed on defense to dial up a solid 24-7 victory over Kamehameha Maui Saturday at War Memorial Stadium.
Jurors Questioned, Video Evidence Review, Special Agent Due to Testify
The court took time on Friday to question jurors after an anonymous letter was received by the prosecution alleging deliberations occurred outside of court.
Maui Reflects on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
President Barack Obama delivered remarks today at the 9/11 Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
Maui Crime, Aug. 28–Sept. 3: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 20 vehicle thefts, and 40 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3, 2016.
Plan Your Route: Maui Road Closures Sept. 10-16
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting a number of road projects on Maui during the week starting Saturday, Sept. 10 to Sept. 16, 2016.
New Cultural Activities and Entertainment at The Shops at Wailea
The Shops announced the addition of new cultural activities, hula and Polynesian shows starting on Sept. 12, 2016.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Spreads, Now Impacting 50,000 Acres
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has impacted nearly 50,000 acres of native forest on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. That’s an increase of some 13,000 acres from earlier in 2016.
Maui Teacher Recognized in Washington DC
Yoshida has been teaching for 13 years and in 2013, helped to open Puʻu Kukui Elementary in Wailuku, where she is currently a curriculum coordinator.
Gabbard Joins in Introducing Resolution Marking 15th Anniversary of 9/11
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today joined colleagues in introducing a bipartisan House Resolution marking the 15th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
