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Haleakalā Visitors Generated $69.8 Million for Maui Economy in 2017
The report shows that in 2017, 1.1 million park visitors spent an estimated $69.8 million in the local gateway region while visiting Haleakalā National Park.
Volcano Update: 14 Fissures, 104 Acres Covered, 36 Structures Destroyed
Two new vents surfaced at the East Rift Zone Eruption on Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total number of fissures to 14 since the eruption onset last week.
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Kuleana Held Over for Week 7, Maui Stars Attend LA Premiere
By popular demand, Hawai‘i-made KULEANA will is held over on Maui and Keauhou for week seven.
Maui Homeless Count Down 2.6% to 873 Individuals
Maui’s homeless population has decreased 2.6% since last year with a total of 873 homeless individuals tallied on Maui.
Brown Water Advisory: Windward/North Shore Maui
A brown water advisory is in effect for the windward and north shore areas of Maui from DT Fleming Beach Park to Hoʻokipa Beach Park.
Volcanic Activity Paused at All 12 Fissures
Volcanic activity at Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone eruption in the Leilani Subdivision had paused at all 12 fissures, but hazardous fumes continue to be released.
Large-Scale Solar Project on 11 Acres in S Maui
In partnership with Maui Electric and Kenyon Energy, Maui’s first large-scale PV solar project came online on land owned and managed by Haleakalā Ranch Company
Maui Flood Relief Container Reaches Kaua‘i
A 20-ft container filled with over 2,000 items donated by Maui residents arrived on Kaua’i to offer aid as the island recovers from recent flooding.
35 Structures Destroyed, 500 Earthquakes Since Eruption Onset
A total of 35 structures including at least 26 homes have been destroyed by the East Rift Zone Eruption at Kilauea. Since its onset, 10 fissures have emerged.
Falling Rock Kills Indiana Visitor at Maui Waterfall
Fire crews and park rangers recovered the body of a 34-year-old Fort Wayne, Indiana man who was fatally injured by a falling rock near the Waimoku Falls on Maui
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Evacuates 2,600, Closes Amid Damaging Earthquakes
Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP began evacuating visitors and non-emergency staff on Friday due to a series of strong and damaging earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano.
Colorado Woman Pulled Unresponsive from West Maui Waters
A visitor to Maui from Denver, Colorado was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being pulled unresponsive from waters at Kapalua Bay.
Hawai‘i Volcano Eruption Update: Fuming, Rumbling Precedes Large Quake
The Kīlauea eruption continues on Hawaiʻi Island with several new fissures reported over the last 24 hours. The new lava outbreaks resulted in “copious amounts
70 Hawai‘i National Guard Troops Activated to Support Volcano Response
About 70 Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard are on Hawaiʻi Island assisting in emergency management efforts, after being activated by the governor.
6.9 Earthquake is Strongest in Hawai‘i in 40+ Years
There is no tsunami expected after a 6.9 (preliminary magnitude 6.0) earthquake reported at 12:33 p.m. HST on Friday, May 4, 2018. This comes after a 5.4 earthquake (prelim 5.6) reported an hour earlier at 11:32 a.m.
Vandalism Forces Closure of Maui’s Kalama Park Skatepark
Vandalism of the Kalama Park Skatepark in South Maui has forced the closure of the facility until crews can assess and reconstruct damaged areas.
Hawai‘i Volcanic Eruption Update: Mandatory Evacuations, Closures
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reports extremely high levels of dangerous Sulfur Dioxide gas detected in the evacuation area.
Hawai‘i Island Eruption Leads to Evacuation of Leilani Estates
Hawaii Civil Defense has called for an evacuation of all residents of the Leilani Estates subdivision on Hawaii Island as a result of steam and lava emissions
No Tsunami: 5.0 Earthquake on South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano
There is no tsunami expected following a 5.0 (preliminary magnitude 4.4) earthquake on the South Flank of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawaiian Telcom to Launch Symmetrical High-Speed Internet
Symmetrical Internet features equivalent upload and download speeds, enabling Hawai‘i residents to send multi-media communication as fast as they receive it.
