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Molokai Summer Staycation Giveaway
Today (July 22, 2015) is the entry deadline for Maui Now’s “Molokai Summer Staycation Giveway.” A wonderful staycation package is being offered with the help…
Tropical Storm Conditions Possible This Weekend
Tropical Storm Darby is approaching the Hawaiian Islands from the east over the next couple of days. The system could bring stormy weather this weekend….
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Now OPEN: 3rd Landslide in 5 Days Forces Closure of Hana Hwy, Again
The Hāna Highway (360) is now OPEN in both directions as of 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016.
Darby Prompts Tropical Storm Watch, Surf Warning, Flood Watch
Waves this big can cause coastal flooding and lead to dangerous ocean conditions. Powerful currents are also a concern and large breaking waves can impact harbor entrances and channels.
Now OPEN: Landslide Forces Closure of Hāna Highway in Kailua
The Hāna Highway is now OPEN in both directions following the completion of debris removal from a landslide reported earlier this morning in Kailua between Mile 6 and 7.
Kīhei Man Dies in Mokulele Highway Traffic Accident
A Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the Mokulele Highway on Wednesday evening, Maui police said.
Trade Winds Today, Weekend Dependent on Darby
Trade wind weather is expected for the next couple of days. Clouds and showers should favor our usual windward and mauka areas with a few passing showers…
Molokai Once “Honey Capitol” of the World
According to Brenda Kaneshiro of Molokai Meli, Molokai was once the number one honey exporter of the world. In the early 1900’s Molokai Ranch had countless…
Tropical Storm Darby Could Bring Rain / Winds
As we head into the weekend, our weather pattern will depend on the track and intensity of Tropical Storm Darby. Based on the current forecast, the east end…
Lawmakers Override Veto of Maui Hospital Bill
The Senate today voted to override the veto of SB2077, which would provide financial help to unionized workers who may be adversely affected by the privatization of Maui’s hospitals.
Capobianco Murder Trial Day 13: Lost Hope, “I Believed She Was Dead”
“With rotted flesh, yes, I believed with her clothes and empty rolls of masking tape, I believed she was dead, but I’m not a scientist or anything like that,” said Wirth.
Muggy Weather Transitioning to Trades Today
A trade wind weather pattern is expected to take over soon. Trades will build into Wednesday and continue to increase through Friday. A weakening Tropical Cyclone…
Hot & Muggy Conditions Today
What’s left of Celia will move past the islands to the north through early Tuesday morning. Winds will turn southeasterly across the state…
2nd Visitor Death in West Maui Waters on Monday
A 47-year-old California man was found floating unresponsive in waters off of Nāpili Bay in West Maui at around 12:17 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016.
Texas Man Pulled From Waters at Puʻu Kekaʻa, “Black Rock”
A 67-year-old Texas man was pulled from waters at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali after he was found unresponsive on the ocean floor on Monday morning.
3-Year-Old Pulled from South Maui Condo Pool
Emergency crews responded to a child that was reportedly pulled from the swimming pool at the Maui Banyan Condominium on South Kīhei Road.
Kīhei Woman Survives 60 Foot Fall at ʻĪao Valley
It took about 16 personnel from fire, police, and conservation officers to pull the woman back up the cliff to ʻĪao Valley Road.
Ask the Mayor: Can Homeowners Block Off Beach Access?
A beach access path has been completely blocked by huge (minimum three-by-three-foot) boulders, which have “Keep Out” painted on them.
Celia Affecting Our Weather Today
Winds will become northerly and gradually weaken, becoming light and variable Monday and Tuesday, as the center of the remnant low of Celia cuts off our trade winds…
Three Visitors Airlifted from Maui’s “Olivine Pools”
Three people were airlifted to safety after that had been knocked over by an ocean wave at around 12:36 p.m. on Sunday July 17, 2016 at the “Olivine Pools” near Mile 16 of the Kahekili Highway in West Maui.
