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West Maui visitors advised to leave Lahaina and Maui; airlines reporting open flights
A mass bus evacuation for visitors will be staged at Sheraton Maui Resort in Kāʻanapali this afternoon and take visitors directly to Kahului Airport. Five County of Maui buses, each with a capacity of 49 people, and five Polynesian Adventure Tours buses, each with a capacity of 50, will provide the transportation, with the first wave of buses scheduled for around 4 p.m.
Na ‘Aikane o Maui Cultural Center destroyed in Lahaina fire
The losses from the Lahaina fire include Front Street’s iconic banyan tree, a fishpond and the Na ‘Aikane o Maui Cultural Center.
In-Person or Online: How You Can Support Maui Wildfire Relief
As the Maui wildfires continue to impact the community, there are several ways you can contribute to the relief efforts. Here’s how you can make a difference.
Maui hospital treats burn and smoke inhalation patients during Maui wildfires
Maui Memorial Medical Center has been treating burn, smoke inhalation, and other fire-related injuries as a result of the Maui fires since last night. As of Wednesday afternoon, all patients have been cared for; five have been admitted, including two for critical injuries. Additionally, since last night, seven patients have been transferred to Oʻahu for specialty services, including some fire-related injuries. All other patients have been treated and released.
Hawaiian Telcom customers on Maui affected by intermittent service outages
Due to the fires, some Hawaiian Telcom customers on Maui are experiencing intermittent phone and internet service outages. Affected areas include Lahaina, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, Kula, and Makawao.
Kahului Airport busy with tourists leaving; one said Lahaina was like ‘War of the Worlds’
Tourist Sarah Adams said she could not “morally or ethically” stay on Maui any longer knowing that she would be using resources that were needed by residents.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers evacuates Lahaina Shelter during massive West Maui wildfire
More than 140 people were evacuated on Tuesday from the Westside Center shelter operated by Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers. Of those evacuated, over 25 were taken by KHAKO staff to the Wailuku shelter for emergency housing.
List: closed, cancelled or postponed due to Maui wildfires
The wildfires on Maui have resulted in various business and facility closures, as well as event cancellations. Find our comprehensive list HERE, which is updated regularly.
Olinda water work, Aug. 9
The Department of Water Supply reports that customers along Olinda Road and Piʻiholo Road may experience low/no water pressure on Aug. 9, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. while work is conducted to replace a meter.
Emergency proclamation issued due to wildfires sparked by high winds from passing Hurricane Dora
Acting Governor Sylvia Luke, acting on behalf of Governor Josh Green, M.D., issued an emergency proclamation relating to wildfires in Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties that are being fueled by Hurricane Dora, churning far south of the islands.
Maui road closures due to severe weather, fires
Update: 5:33 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023. Honoapiʻilani Highway is open for South Bound Traffic ONLY exiting Lahaina. Honoapiʻilani Highways is open from Kāʻanapali Parkway, up Keawe and onto the Lahaina bypass exiting Lahaina.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center begins exhibit of “One Puka-Puka: The Purple Heart Battalion”
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center launches its exhibit of “One Puka-Puka: The Purple Heart Battalion,” at the center located at 665 Kahului Beach Road. The free exhibit is by appointment only, Monday through Saturday. To schedule a viewing, call the center at 808-244-6862.
West Maui public school campuses to remain closed through next week
HIDOE’s four public school campuses in Lāhainā will remain shut down for an additional week, through Friday, Aug. 18.
High winds result in power outages to thousands in West Maui, Olinda-Piʻiholo
Update: 12 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023. Hawaiian Electric is asking for continued patience from affected West Maui and Upcountry customers without power and for affected customers to plan for extended outages as access to many impacted areas is limited due to safety and emergency response concerns.
Affordable housing on Maui, Hale O Piʻikea III, awarded funds for completion of final phase
Funding has been secured for the third and final phase of the Hale O Piʻikea affordable, mixed-use rental housing community in Kīhei. The 223-unit development aims to provide quality, affordable housing options for individuals and families at or below 60% of the Area Median Income.
Maui wildfire updates: Death toll rises to 36; 271 structures impacted
Update: 10 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023. As firefighting efforts continue, 36 fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire. The 36 total includes the six deaths reported earlier today.
Molokaʻi home destroyed by fire, two others damaged
A Molokaʻi home was destroyed by fire on Monday, and two neighboring residences were damaged, displacing a total of three people.
High winds knock down utility poles on Kamehameha V Hwy. on Molokaʻi
Kamehameha V Highway on Molokaʻi is closed between Mile 8.5 and 10 due to two utility poles knocked down from high winds. There is no estimated time on when the road will reopen.
Brush fire on Baldwin Ave. in Pāʻia burns 7 acres
An afternoon brush fire along Baldwin Avenue burned a total of 7 acres before being brought under control Monday.
Live Like Tre’ Foundation introduces scholarship program
The Live Like Tre’ Foundation announced the launch of its scholarship program in memory of Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, whose life was cut short while serving the community as a firefighter on Maui.
