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UPDATE: Second Broken Waterline on North Kīhei Road
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is repairing a main line on North Kīhei Road near the Maui Electric Power Plant in Mā‘alaea.
Fast-Moving Storm Grounds Boats Across the State
The Department of Land and Natural Resources and several of its divisions responded to reports as a result of a fast-moving, severe winter storm on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 2 and 3. At least six boats were set adrift or grounded due to the storm.
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Lahaina Home
Maui Fire Department personnel from the Lahaina and Napili fire stations were dispatched at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, due to a report of a structure fire at 853 La‘alo Street in Lahaina.
Breezy North Winds Expected Today
Breezy trade winds are expected to fill in behind a weak and fast-moving front that passed through last night. Dry and stable conditions are forecasted…
UPDATE: Maui Electric Close to Bringing All Customers Back Online
Maui Electric restoration crews made significant progress on Monday, Jan. 5. Less than 100 customers were still without power in pockets of Maui, including the upper Olinda, as of 4:30 p.m. today.
Haleakalā National Park Reopens: Limited Services & Areas
The Haleakalā National Park summit road will open at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 5, although some areas and services will be closed or limited.
Hawai‘i Red Cross Continues to Respond to Wind Storm Victims
Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers are continuing to followup with residents affected by the wind storm that swept through the islands on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3 and 4, 2015.
Waiehu Golf Course Pro Shop Burglarized
The Waiehu Pro Shop at the Waiehu Golf Course was burglarized on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at approximately 9:18 p.m. An undetermined amount of cash and property were taken.
UPDATE: Kahului Woman Found Dead at Residence: Arrest Made
Maui Police Department’s Wailuku patrol officers responded to a call on Jan. 2, 2015, at approximately 7:40 a.m., from a male who reported smoke coming from his girlfriend’s aunt’s residence on Moloka‘i Akau Street in Kahului.
BRIEF: Normal Water Service Restored to Upper Olinda, Pi‘iholo
Power service has been restored to the last remaining pump station affected during the Jan. 3 storm. The county Department of Water Supply announced today. Normal water service has been restored in the Upper Olinda and Upper Pi‘iholo Roads. Residents and businesses may resume normal water usage in all areas.
ATM Stolen from Mā‘alaea Harbor Shops
The Maui Police Department reports that an unknown suspect or suspects shattered the window of
a business at the Mā‘alaea Harbor Shops on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at approximately 3:45 a.m., removed an ATM and fled the area.
Cool, Dry Weather Today, Weak Front Expected Tonight
Light to moderate north winds are expected to continue and veer out of a more normal trade wind direction by Tuesday. A weak front is expected…
Maui Fire Department and EMS Respond to Incidents at Red Sand Beach, Hāna
Maui Fire Department and EMS personnel responded to two separate medical incidents at Red Sand Beach today.
The first incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3.
50+ mph Winds Recorded in Maui County
57 mph winds were recorded in Kahului during our latest weather event. National Weather Service forecaster Robert Ballard has issued a public information…
Maui Fire Department Responds to Numerous Storm-Related Incidents
Maui Fire Department personnel responded to numerous storm-related incidents on Jan. 2, 2015.
UPDATE: Maui Electric Company Crews Continue to Restore Power
As of 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, Maui Electric Company crews have restored power to all customers on Moloka‘i and a majority of customers in Kahului and Wailuku.
UPDATE: Central, South Maui, Upcountry Asked to Continue Conserving Water
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply asks water consumers in Makawao/Olinda, Upper Kula, Kahului to Kīhei and Maui Meadows, and ‘Īao Valley to continue conserving water.
BRIEF: Wind Advisory Canceled for Maui County
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the wind advisory for Maui County.
UPDATE: Haleakalā Summit Remains Closed Due to Ice, Debris, No Power
Due to heavy ice on Haleakalā’s summit park road, road debris, and lack of power, the Summit District remains closed until further notice. Kipahulu District is open but there are many downed trees and rocks on Hāna Highway. The pools are closed due to high water.
Downed Trees, Debris Cut Power in Maui and Moloka‘i
High storm winds brought down trees and debris in electrical lines last night, keeping Maui Electric crews busy as they continue to respond to numerous outages on Maui and Moloka‘i this morning, MECO reported at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3.
