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Four More Inches of Snow in Forecast for Big Island Summits

The NWS is forecasting heavy snow and patchy ice with additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, mainly above 12,000 foot elevation.

CIP Funds Released for Honoapi‘ilani Highway

Representative Angus L.K. McKelvey thanked Governor Ige for releasing $1,050,000 in additional Capital Improvement Project funds for Coastal Highway Realignment of Honoapiʻilani Highway.

Maui Hotel Workers Take Home Six First Place Honors at Nā Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recognized six hotel workers from various Maui properties who all won first place at the Hawaiʻi Tourism & Lodging Association’s Nā Poʻe Paʻahana Awards this week.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Votes to Fight “Forever Chemical” PFAS Contamination

US Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi voted to pass the PFAS Action Act today, which would bar the manufacturing of new polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” HR535 would also direct the Environmental Protection Agency to establish drinking water standards for them as well as Superfund cleanup designation.

Mahi Pono Donates Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Potatoes to Hawai‘i Foodbank

Nearly 30,000 pounds of potatoes were harvested from Mahi Pono’s test crop and and were taken to the Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance for distribution on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.

Counter-Protest Overshadows Westboro Baptist Church Demonstration on Maui

Two members of the Westboro Baptist Church out of Topeka, Kansas held signs and played music today as a protest to transgender inclusion at a school on Maui.

State Harbors Division Seeks Expansion of Cargo Storage in Kahului

The expansion is proposed due to a forecasted increased in storage demand at Kahului Commercial Harbor as the department seeks to reduce congestion, operational delays, and address safety concerns.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Votes to Pass War Powers Resolution

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi today voted to pass a war powers resolution demanding the end of military action against Iran without Congressional authorization.

40th Annual Maui Whale Festival Begins Feb. 1

The annual Run & Walk for Whales takes place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Maui Harbor Shops. The event kicks off the Pacific Whale Foundation’s month-long 40th Anniversary Maui Whale Festival.

Alive & Well Recoups After SUV Backs Into Business

Owners of Alive & Well in Kahului quickly cleaned broken glass and restocked shelves after the driver of an SUV accidentally reversed into the business on Tuesday night.

Conservationists Challenge State on Regulation Practices for Aquarium Collection

The group claims the department’s actions circumvent a court injunction halting activities until the review process is completed.

UH ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Play Makes Historic Debut Off-Broadway

The University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Hawaiian language production, “ʻAuʻa ʻIa: Holding On” is the featured opening act at an Off-Broadway festival taking place this week in New York City.

Flash Flood Watch Through Saturday for Maui and Hawai‘i Island

The National Weather Service says an unstable airmass will move over the islands today into the weekend, bringing an increase in showers across the eastern islands.

Large Surf, Strong Winds, Astronomical Tides Results in Surf Warning

The combination of the large surf, strong onshore winds, high astronomical tides, and elevated ocean water levels will likely produce wave runup and localized coastal erosion during the next few days.

Gusts Up to 50 mph Forecast Over Parts of Maui

A wind advisory remains in effect for Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and portions of Maui, Oʻahu and the Big Island until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.

Brown Water Advisory for West Maui and North Shore

A Brown Water advisory was issued for the West Maui and North Shore areas of Maui. Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.

Maui Median Home Price in December Increased 4.6% to $740,000

Median Sales Price increased 4.6 percent to $740,000 for Single Family homes and 4.7 percent to $514,120 for Condominium homes.

Trump Addresses Nation Amid Hostilities with Iran

President Donald Trump addressed the nation this morning, providing remarks in the wake of last night’s Iranian attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.  

Flood Watch Thursday to Saturday for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Wet weather is forecast for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island later this week as an unstable airmass moves over the islands.Wet weather is forecast for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island later this week as an unstable airmass moves over the islands.

High Bacteria Count Advisory at “Teen Challenge” Olowalu, Maui

The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at “Teen Challenge” located near Mile 14 of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu, Maui. Levels of 306 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring, exceeding threshold levels of 130 enterococci per 100 mL.
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