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UPDATE: Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire Near Piʻilani Hwy in South Maui
“There are a lot of large keawe trees in the area that may not be fully extinguished, so crews will be monitoring this evening when it’s easier to see the glow of embers still burning,” said Maui Fire Services Officer Edward Taomoto.
Light East Winds, Windward Showers Today
Light to moderate trades are expected through most of the week. Leeward areas may see localized sea breezes, afternoon clouds and showers each day…
Boat Captain Speared by Swordfish Dies of Injuries at Honokōhau
A Kona fishing charter boat captain died today after being fatally injured by a broadbill swordfish he had just speared at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaiʻi Island.
2015 Hawksbill and Honu Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins
Wildlife officials are asking the public to be mindful of Hawksbill and green sea turtles as they begin their 2015 nesting season along Maui beaches this month.
Fetus Discovered at Kahului Waste Water Facility, Deemed Non-Criminal
Maui police investigated the discovery on Friday, May 22, 2015, of a fetus at the Kahului-Wailuku Waste Water Treatment Plant. Authorities have since determined that the fetus, which measured 7-inches “was most likely the result of a miscarriage being flushed into the sewage system.” Police say the case has since been deemed “non-criminal in nature.”
State Settles Lawsuit Over Driver’s Test Translations
The federal lawsuit alleged that the DOT discriminated against foreign-born residents by not offering a translated exam for a period of more than five years after previously existing translations were removed from service when additional questions needed to be added to the exam.
Light Trades Expected Back This Evening
A trough lingering near the Big Island will maintain lighter winds with widespread sea breezes over the eastern half of the state. Abundant moisture around the…
Hemp ʻOhana Open House to Showcase Industrial Hempcrete
The Maui Hemp Institute for Research & Innovation Organizing Committee invites the public to a free open house in Kīhei on Sunday, June 7, showcasing Maui’s first home built with hemp construction materials.
Board Votes to Restore “Wailuku River” Name for Waterway at ʻĪao
The Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names unanimously voted last night to restore the name Wailuku River to the waterway that runs through ʻĪao Valley.
Variable Winds, Hazy Skies Today
Winds are expected to be light enough to allow land and sea breezes to develop through the rest of the week. Increasing moisture will lead to an…
UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured, Struck by Car in Kahului Crosswalk
A 16-year-old Kahului boy was in critical condition at last report after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross South Papa Avenue within a marked crosswalk on Tuesday night, May 26, 2015, police said.
2015 Hurricane Outlook Calls For “Above Normal” Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an “above-normal” hurricane season with 5 to 8 tropical cyclones expected to affect the Central Pacific this season. That’s more than the average season of 4 to 5 tropical cyclones in a typical year, which includes tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes.
4,000 Gallons of Wastewater Overflow at Lahaina Reclamation Facility
An estimated 4,000 gallons of waste water overflowed at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility in West Maui on Friday morning, May 22, 2015.
Winds Weaken, Weather Pattern Shifts
Cool and relatively dry northeasterly winds are expected through Tuesday, with winds gradually weakening. Low clouds and a few light…
Fire Burns Shed on Awalau Road in Haʻikū, Maui
Fire crews on Maui battled a structure fire that burned a shed on Awalau Road in the Haʻikū area of East Maui early Monday morning, May 25, 2015.
Memorial Day Maui County Weather Forecast
Cool and relatively dry northeasterly winds are expected to continue through Tuesday, with winds gradually weakening. These winds will carry low…
Memorial Day Surf Report
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to peak late Monday and hold into Tuesday, then begin to fade. Another swell is possible later this week…
UPDATE: Fire Engulfs Kahakuloa Home, Causes $550,000 Damage
A structure fire that occurred early Sunday evening in Kahakuloa, caused an estimated $550,000 in damages to the home, and $5,000 to its contents.
Scuba Shack Boat Makes Emergency Beaching in Wailea
A dive boat belonging to the Scuba Shack was found beached fronting the Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
Wailuku Woman Dies After Being Pulled from Waters at La Perouse
A 32-year-old Wailuku woman died after being pulled from the water at Keoneʻōʻio or La Perouse Bay in South Maui on Friday night.
