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Haleakalā National Park Closed Due to Severe Weather
The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā National Park are closed due to severe weather effective Dec. 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. HST.
Gov. Ige and Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation Call for Immediate Suspension of Operations at Red Hill
Governor David Ige and Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation are calling for the Secretary of the Navy to immediately suspend operations at Red Hill following the contamination of drinking water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Maui Public Advised to Prepare for Flooding; Excessive Rain Expected Into Monday
“As this unstable system continues to deliver large amounts of rain to Maui County, please prepare your household before flooding begins,” said Maui Mayor Michael Victorino. “If you are in a flood prone area, take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family.”
Update / OPEN: Hāna Highway Traffic Advisory in Pā‘ia
Police say Hāna Highway is closed fronting Bladwin Beach Park due to a motor vehicle collision. Motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. We also have reports of a power pole leaning over the roadway in the area.
Dec. 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 148 New Cases, 1 Death
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 17, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is -2% from Nov. 20 to Dec. 3, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 10.0 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Flood WARNING for Maui Until 12:15 a.m., Molokaʻi Until 12:30 a.m.
At 6:25 p.m. HST, radar showed rain continuing to move over the slopes of Haleakalā from the south. Rain rates of 2-3 inches per hour were occurring over the Kaupō Gap area, and 1-2 inches per hour near ʻOheʻo Gulch. Heavy rainfall will also be moving over central and west Maui during the next several hours.
Los Lobos at Maui’s Castle Theater, Jan. 15
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center continues to add to its upcoming shows and announces a return to Maui for multiple Grammy award winners Los Lobos. The concert takes place in Castle Theater Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Hearing on Proposed Rule to Establish Time-Area Closures of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins’ Essential Habitats
NOAA Fisheries is holding a virtual public hearing Dec. 9 related to their proposed rule to establish time-area closures for Hawaiian spinner dolphins under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Emergency Management Agency Urges Preparedness as Kona Low Impacts Hawai‘i
Periods of extremely heavy rainfall are expected as a Kona Low develops west of Kauaʻi, and pulls deep moisture over the islands. A slow-moving band of heavy rain is expected to move over the Big Island and Maui County today, spreading to Oʻahu and Kauaʻi County tonight and Monday. Widespread rainfall total amounts of 10 to 15 inches are anticipated, with isolated areas of 20 to 25 inches possible.
Piʻilani Highway at Pahihi Gulch Washed Out at Mile 29-30
As of 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, the Piʻilani Highway at Pahihi Gulch will remain closed for the remainder of the day as weather continues to affect the area. The road was washed out between Mile 29 and 30 earlier today.
Dec. 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 124 New Cases, 4 Deaths
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 16, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is -2% from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 9.4 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Made In Maui County In-Person Event Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather
Due to the current and continuing stormy weather over Maui County and flood concerns, the 8th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival must postpone the in-person shopping event previously scheduled for Saturday Dec. 4, 2021 at War Memorial Stadium Events Field.
Maui Residents Urged to Prepare for Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service reports the State of Hawaiʻi will be experiencing heavy rains over the next few days. County officials say the NWS anticipates that Maui County will likely experience the greatest impacts from this storm on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Maui Until 4:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. At 1:31 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over northern Maui, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Dec. 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 125 New Cases, 1 Death
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 16, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is +11% from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 9.6 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Application Period for 46 Coveted DOCARE Positions Opens Early Saturday Morning
Interested applicants for one of the state’s most sought after civil service positions will need to act quickly to try and land one of 46 available jobs within the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.
Flood Advisory for Moloka‘i Until 8:15 a.m.
At 5:14 a.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over Molokaʻi, especially the southern section of the island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Cold Front Approaching State Results in Flood Watch Through Monday
The front is expected to stall near Maui County and the Big Island late Friday, bringing the potential for an extended period of heavy rainfall as a slow-moving Kona low forms west of Kauaʻi on Saturday.
DOH Confirms Hawai‘i’s First Case of Omicron Variant in Oʻahu Resident
State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said the adult individual under the age of 65 was not vaccinated and had been previously infected SARS-CoV-2 over a year ago. She said the individual had not traveled, and the transmission is believed to be community spread.
Search and Rescue Underway for a Family of Endangered Forest Birds on Kaua‘i
If found, the birds will be flown by helicopter to Maui’s Bird Conservation Center. Biologists monitoring the birds at Halehaha say the population at the site dropped from 70 birds in 2015 to just four or possibly five in 2021.
