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No Tsunami Threat After Hawaiʻi 4.5 Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 4.5 (upgraded from a 4.2 preliminary magnitude) earthquake reported at 6:24 a.m. HST on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, in the Kohala region of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
State, County Employees on Maui to Be Sent Home Thursday
The mayor’s office announced that it will be sending home all non-emergency county employees at noon on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, with the possible exception of county elections employees.
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Hurricane Iselle 2 p.m. Press Conference Highlights
Iselle is now located about 625 miles ESE of Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The system still has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph with present movement towards the WNW at 16 mph. Heavy rain is expected Thursday and Friday, with an anticipated 5 to 8 inches.
Anticipating Cyclones, Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation
It allows easier access to emergency resources at the state and federal levels, along with the suspension of certain laws as needed for emergency purposes.
List of Closures and Cancellations for Maui County
The following is a summary of closures in Maui County due to impending tropical storms Iselle and Julio.
Mariners Urged to Prep for ‘Extreme’ Seas Around Hawai’i
Once the storm begins to impact the islands, emergency responders may not be able to assist those in danger.
Heavy Rain, Flooding Forecast as Iselle Approaches Hawaiʻi
A Flood Potential Outlook for the state says heavy rain and flash flooding are possible Thursday and Friday. A tropical storm warning was also issued for offshore waters between 40 and 240 nautical miles around Hawaiʻi.
Visitor Spending in 1st Half Year Up 9.9% on Maui to $2.1B
Per person per day spending on Maui was up 2.3% to $199.60 in June, and up 6.4% in the first six months of the year to $205.90…
Hurricane Iselle Expected to Impact Maui as Tropical Storm
At this time county officials anticipate a mid-level tropical storm with sustained winds of 50 mph, potential flash flooding and high surf.
ʻOheʻo Pools to Close Tuesday to Service Monitoring Equipment
The ʻOheʻo Stream in the Kīpahulu section of Haleakalā National Park in East Maui will be closed beginning on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, while crews service monitoring equipment.
Hokama Urges Long-Term Action on Federal Transportation Funding
Council Member Riki Hokama is calling on Hawaiʻi elected officials in Congress to support and advocate for long-term transportation funding to make sure counties can invest in significant infrastructure for the community.
8 People Rescued After Vessel Sinks in Kaiwi Channel
A 21-foot recreational vessel had sunk and that those aboard were clinging to three kayaks that they tied together. The incident was reported on Sunday in the Kaiwi Channel, about 12 miles west of Molokaʻi.
Hurricane Iselle Continues on Track Toward Hawaiʻi
The system was located about 1,245 miles east of Hilo, and 1,345 miles ESE of Kahului this morning, and was moving west at 10 mph. The system has sustained winds of 140 mph and is expected to move into the Central Pacific sometime on Tuesday.
The Liquor Shack and Deli: Maui’s Best Burger?
When two different people told us Maui’s best burgers are being served at upcountry’s humbly named Liquor Shack and Deli, we went for a little look see.
12-year-old Boy Rescued While Windsurfing at Kanahā
A 12-year-old boy from Japan is safe after being rescued while windsurfing in waters near Kanahā Beach in Kahului on Thursday.
Groundbreaking Held for Central Maui Regional Sports Complex
Construction on Phase 1 is slated for completion in October 2015.
Haʻikū Man Fatally Injured in Kuihelani Motorcycle Crash
Police say speed is suspected as a factor in a fatal motorcycle crash on the Kuihelani Highway in Central Maui on Wednesday night. Police have since identified the victim as…
Maui Police Chief Yabuta Honored in Retirement Flag Ceremony
An Unveiling and Retiring of Flag Ceremony was held in honor of Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta this afternoon.
Operation SPEED Nets 813 Citations, 5 Arrests
Maui police issued a total of 813 citations, 633 of them for speeding, during the week-long Operation SPEED campaign that began on Monday, July 21 and concluded on Saturday, July 26, 2014.
Abundance of Silverswords in Rare Bloom at Haleakalā
The threatened plants are found nowhere else in the world, flower just once, and die shortly after. Visitors can see the ʻāhinahina in bloom at the Kalahaku Overlook, and on the Sliding Sands Trail at Haleakalā National Park.
