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Hawaiian green sea turtle nesting season underway: How to kōkua
Sea turtle nesting season in Hawaiʻi is in full swing, with peak months running through November. This is a critical time for the Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, a species that has seen a steady increase in nesting activity across the islands since 2020. This positive trend brings a shared responsibility for all of […]
Just a test: Monthly all-hazard warning siren system on Aug. 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. he siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Volcano Watch: Distant vs. local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawai‘i
Tsunami waves generated by distant earthquakes take hours to reach the Hawaiian Islands, giving people time to evacuate vulnerable areas. Local tsunami, however, do not need to travel far to reach our shores, leaving a much shorter time to respond.
Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor wildfire risk conditions
Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor weather conditions particularly for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai‘i Island where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m.
Lunch price updates: Public school meals still a deal for growing keiki
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education will implement changes to school meal pricing, including expanded access to free meals for more students. Under Act 139, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will now receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. This means no cost for […]
Film, food and community: Maui Huliau’s farm-to-table benefit night returns Aug. 23
A mix of culinary arts, creative film, food and environmental stewardship will come together Aug. 23 under the stars in South Maui at the next Huliau Food & Film Festival, an event to benefit the Maui Huliau Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting environmental literacy and leadership among Maui’s youth through community-based educational experiences. This […]
Post-wildfire: Tourism rebounding, but slowly
Twenty-three months after devastating wildfires struck West Maui and Upcountry, visitors are returning to the island, although not yet at levels seen before the disaster. “As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, tourism on the island continues to improve, but the pace has been slow,” said James Kunane Tokioka, director of the […]
Maui Police Department releases Final After-Action Report on Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires
The Maui Police Department has announced the release of the final After-Action Report (AAR) regarding the wildfires that occurred on Aug. 8, 2023. This report provides a comprehensive review of the department’s response and outlines 35 recommendations for improving future emergency operations.
Roadwork to limit Mill Street access over the weekend
Maui Kupono, LLC, in partnership with the County of Maui Department of Public Works and SSFM, will conduct road reconstruction on Mill Street—from Halewili Street to Lower Main Street—on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 and 3.
The Shops at Wailea shares August live music lineup
The Shops at Wailea will continue its series of free live performances throughout August, featuring a mix of local award-winning artists in its open-air venue.
DOH urges residents with electric medical devices to prepare for potential power outages
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is encouraging residents who rely on electric- or battery-powered medical devices to prepare for potential power outages. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, due to heightened wildfire risk, underscoring the importance of power outage preparedness.
Spotlight on viral hepatitis: Liver inflammation disease can be fatal
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health marked Hawaiʻi Hepatitis Day 2025 by announcing a renewed commitment to statewide hepatitis elimination. According to the department, the event was a lead-up to World Hepatitis Day on July 28. The overall effort is to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that can cause severe liver […]
Schatz: ‘Reforming Disaster Recovery Act’ included in bipartisan housing package
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously voted Tuesday to advance a bipartisan housing package that included the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. The provision, authored by US Sens. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i and Susan Collins of Maine, would help communities recover from major disasters. “Right now, each time a disaster happens, communities […]
Update/Extinguished: Brush fire prompts closure of Piʻiholo Road at Makawao Ave.
A brush fire along Piʻiholo Road was declared extinguished at 5:13 p.m. per Command.
Hanakaʻōʻō Park parking lot closed through Aug. 3 for regatta championship prep, cleanup
The parking lot at Hanakaʻōʻō Park in Lahaina is closed today through Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, to support preparations and cleanup activities related to the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association State Championship Regatta, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Public Safety Power Shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions
At this time, Public Safety Power Shutoff is in a “watch” condition, meaning that if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 to 48 hours Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk. During this watch period, customers in these areas are urged to initiate their own emergency plans and prepare for the possibility of extended power outages.
DXD Capital opens new self storage facility in Kīhei, Maui
DXD Capital, a private equity firm specializing in data-driven self storage development, announced the grand opening of a new storage option for residents and businesses in South Maui. This 355-unit self storage facility in Kīhei, provides secure, drive-up storage in the Līpoa Community.
Op-Ed: Interstate telehealth could be lifesaver for Maui patients
Op-Ed: Malia Hill, policy director for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi shares her thoughts on interstate Telehealth for Maui.
Memory of 2023 wildfires taught Maui community, government to respond more urgently to tsunami warning
The mass evacuations, business closures and frequent warnings from government officials about Tuesday’s tsunami warning reflect the serious approach to potential disasters two years after the deadly fires on Maui.
Reps. Tokuda, Timmons lead bipartisan push to eliminate coffee tariffs
US Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaiʻi) and William Timmons (R-S.C.), co-chairs of the Congressional Coffee Caucus, led a bipartisan letter urging Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, to remove existing and future tariffs on coffee.
