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Winter Weather Advisory Extended for Haleakalā Summit
Showers will likely continue to move over the islands today, leading to additional snow accumulations of up to two inches at the summit of Haleakalā on Maui.
Bail Remains at $500K For Suspect in Fatal Lahaina Assault
46-year-old Heather Glennon was arrested on Feb. 2 after allegedly assaulting 51-year-old Christopher Flanagan outside of the Lahaina McDonaldʻs.
Flood Advisories for Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
Flood advisories are in effect for Molokaʻi until 4 p.m., Maui until 3 p.m. and Lānaʻi until 2:45 p.m.
Fallen Tree Knocks Out Power to 150 Customers in East Maui
About 150 customers from Keʻanae to the Nāhiku homestead area are being asked to plan for an extended outage overnight until Tuesday, Feb. 11, after a large tree fell and brought down six spans of power lines along a remote area of East Maui around 3:05 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
Haleakalā National Park Temporary Road Closure due to Winter Conditions
There is a temporary road closure in Haleakalā National Park due to winter weather conditions. The Haleakalā Highway temporary closure begins at Kalahaku Overlook (9,324 feet) and extends up to the summit of Haleakalā.
Flood Advisory for Moloka‘i Until 1 p.m.
At 10 a.m., radar showed “waves of moderate to heavy showers” moving over Molokaʻi from the northwest, producing very low visibility.
Maui’s Kekaulike Girls Soccer Earns Runner Up Honors
Nā Aliʻi were defeated by Kamehameha Schools Kapālama 1-0 with a single goal scored by Anuhea Aluli at 50 minutes.
Another Dusting of Snow Forecast for Haleakalā
Additional snow accumulations of 1-3 inches and ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch is in the forecast, with winds gusting as high as 120 mph.
Six Years Later: Charli Scott Memorial Held, Family Pleads for Return of Remains
A memorial service was held Sunday for Carly “Charli” Scott, who went missing on Maui six years ago, as her family continues to fight for the return of her remains.
Public Decries Monk Seal Harassment on Instagram
A shocking video of a man hitting a monk seal resting on a beach has garnered a slew of backlash on Instagram.
Grand Wailea Opens Pālaha Hawaiian Cultural Center
Pālaha will host daily cultural experiences and showcase cultural works of art alongside collections of pre and post-contact artifacts on a rotating basis.
200-Unit Keawe Street Apartments Gains Fast-Track Approval
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino applauded the Maui County’s Council’s adoption today of a resolution to approve the 200-unit Keawe Street Apartments as a fast-track affordable rental project.
Maui Council Confirms New Clerk Team Ahead of 2020 Mail-In Elections
Kaohu and Krueger assume the leadership roles in the clerk’s office in an election year that will feature for the first time elections by mail, with the primary election on Aug. 8 and general election on Nov. 3, 2020.
Abandoned Vehicles on Hawaiian Homelands Prompts Statewide Action
Over the past six months, the Department partnered with the Governor’s Task Force on Homelessness, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation, and other service providers to remove unpermitted structures, unauthorized campers and abandoned vehicles from sites in Kalaeloa, Anahola, Hanapēpē, King’s Landing and other locations statewide.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Man
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating Aidan Dungan, 24, who was reported missing by family members. Police say family members reported last hearing from Dungan in November 2019.
Snow Graces Haleakalā Summit on Maui
Snow and freezing rain fell over Haleakala on Maui as the summit was added to a winter storm warning overnight. The warning remains in effect until noon today with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
Freezing Rain, Snow Forecast Overnight at Maui’s Haleakalā Summit
A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain are expected at the Summit of Haleakalā overnight. The NWS issued a Winter Weather Warning overnight advising against travel to the location due to hazardous conditions. Maui last saw snow atop Haleakalā during a winter storm last year that forced the closure of the summit for at least six days.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 3:15 a.m.
Maui is under a Flood Advisory until 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. The National Weather Service reports that at 12:14 a.m., radar showed heavy rain persisting over East Maui near Kauaō and Hāna. Area residents reported flash flooding over the road at Mile 31 of the Hāna Highway at around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Cold Front Moves Down Islands, Snow in Forecast for Big Island Summits
A cold front over the central islands will continue to move down the island chain through tonight, according to the latest Area Synopsis issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
UPDATE: Maui Beaches Now OPEN After Shark Bites SUP Board
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has continued the beach closure from Mana Kai near Keawakapu to Palauea “White Rock” until at least noon today, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.
