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Kīlauea Lava Enters the Ocean for First Time Since 2013

Lava from the Kīlauea volcano reached the ocean early Tuesday morning for the first time since 2013. The ocean entry was made at 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday.

3 Wildfire-Prone Regions of Maui Nui Covered in New Plan

Three new Community Wildfire Protection Plans for Maui County will be signed. The plans cover Upcountry Maui, South Maui, and all of Molokaʻi.
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Pilipo Solatorio Recalls 1946 Tsunami in Halawa

“I can still hear it and see it… that was the most frightening experience for me… I was six and a half years old.” ~ Anakala Pilipo Solatorio

Winds Gusting up to 40 mph Today in Maui County

Moderate to breezy trade wind flow is expected to stay in place through the work week. Relatively dry and stable trade wind conditions will continue through…

“Charli’s” Mom Testifies: Capobianco’s “Tone was Out of Context”

During testimony, Kimberlyn Scott described the events leading up to Charli’s disappearance, her daughter’s relationship with the defendant, as well as the tension that loomed as she questioned Capobianco about the last time her daughter was seen alive.

Drier Trade Wind Weather Setting Up

Drier conditions are expected to spread across the Hawaiian Islands from east to west today. A drier than normal typical trade wind pattern is forecast…

Maui Darby Damage Assessment Forms Available Online

As the County of Maui completes assessment from Tropical Storm Darby, input from the public is being sought to document property damage from the event.

Kīpahulu Road Testing Shuts Down Highway for Several Days

The Piʻilani Highway in Kīpahulu will be closed completely from July 25 to 28, 2016, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. due to geotechnical testing.

One Man Dead in Maui Shooting, Murder Investigation Launched

Maui police are investigating a shooting incident reported early Monday morning at a home on Kea Street in Kahului.

Warm, Humid with Southeast Winds Today

More settled weather will gradually spread across the chain from east to west as Darby departs the area. Southeast wind flow will fill in behind Darby with warm, humid…

11-Year-Old Boy Swept into Wailuku River Rescued, Unharmed

Crews got the call at 3:23 p.m. and responded to a young boy that was reported to be stranded on an island in the Wailuku River (ʻĪao Stream), near Sack-n-Save in Paukūkalo.

Power Restored to 387 on Maui During Darby

Maui Electric crews are responding to pockets of Upcountry – Upper Olinda, Meha/Hanamu and parts of Hāliʻimaile – as well as Lower Nāhiku as approximately 100 customers are experiencing power outages as of 2 p.m. today due to the effects of Tropical Storm Darby.

Reconnaissance Squadron Returns with Data on Darby’s Strength, Size

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has been flying through Darby all morning, providing valuable data as to Darby’s strength and size.

Tropical Storm Darby Photo Album

If you have photos of storm effects related to Darby, please send them to newsdesk@mauinow.com

Tropical Storm Darby: MAUI WARNING CANCELLED

TROPICAL STORM WARNING CANCELLED FOR MAUI COUNTY AS OF 5 P.M. All emergency shelters are closed as of this time. Piʻilani Highway in East Maui will be closed overnight due to flooding.

Kahului Airport Access Road to Open Overnight

The $56-million Airport Access Road is completed and will be open to the public July 23, 2016.

Conservation and Road Warnings for Maui County

Due to the arrival of Tropical Storm Darby, Maui County will be closing all outdoor park facilities on Saturday morning, July 23, 2016.

Motorists Urged to Avoid Travel on Hāna Highway During Storm

Residents and visitors are urged to refrain from using Hāna Highway for any non-essential travel until the storm conditions from Tropical Storm Darby subside.

Behind the Beer at Maui Brewing Co.

Maui Brewing Co.’s brewery in Kīhei can produce close to 100,000 barrels of beer, made by local people with many local ingredients.

The Story Behind Molokai’s Kapuāiwa Coconut Grove

“A coconut never falls on a Hawaiian head…”
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