Peak Wind and Rainfall Amounts Detailed for Hurricane Lane Impacts
Peak winds on Maui are forecast to be in the 25 to 35 mph range with gusts to 50 mph. Parts of Maui could see 18-24 inches of rain with locally higher amounts.
Humpback Whale Remains Returned to Kaho‘olawe After 32 Years
After 32 years, remains of a juvenile humpback whale have been returned to the island of Kahoʻolawe. The koholā washed ashore in January of 1986.
Lane Intensifies to Dangerous Category 5 Hurricane, 160 mph Winds
Lane has intensified yet again and is now an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 160 mph.
DLNR Releases Final Report for Lehua Island Restoration Project
The Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources has released a final report on the Lehua Island Restoration Project.
Residents Urged to Prepare Now for Possible Storm Impacts of Lane
Maui Emergency Management Agency and Mayor Alan Arakawa would like to remind the community to prepare now, before the storm hits, while there is still time.
Kahakuloa Accident Investigation, Arrest Made
Police say 24-year-old Kaleo Kubo of Waiheʻe was later apprehended in the area of Nākālele Point and was being held in lieu of $500,000 bail at last report.
Hurricane Preparedness Tips and Checklists
As Hurricane Lane continues on its path towards the islands, we are taking the opportunity to provide some helpful preparedness tips, provided by
Category 4 Lane Intensifies Again With 150 mph Winds, Rain Impacts Likely
Heavy rainfall and possible flooding associated with Lane could affect portions of the state beginning later Wednesday
Red Cross Responds to Wailuku/Paukūkalo Home Fire
Maui fire crews responded to a structure fire on the 600 block of Pohala Street in Paukūkalo/Wailuku on Sunday morning.
Lane Approaches Hawaii, Potential Mid-Week Impacts
Lane is forecast to pass south of the main Hawaiian Islands Wednesday and Thursday, potentially causing local impacts as it tracks west-northwestward.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After Large Fiji Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after an 8.2 (preliminary magnitude 7.9) earthquake reported in the Fiji Region at around 2:20 p.m. HST on Aug. 18, 2018.
Hikianalia Departs for California After Nearly 3 Week Weather Delay
After a nearly three-week weather delay, Hikianalia departed for San Francisco, officially launching the Aluhula Kai O Maleka Hikianalia California Voyage.
100 DAYS: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Remains Closed
Today marks the 100th day of the closure at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The majority of the park has been closed since May 11, 2018 due to seismic and …
Lane Enters Central Pacific as Category 4 Hurricane
Lane has entered the Central Pacific basin as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph. Lane had degraded a bit over the past few hours
Hurricane Lane Undergoing Rapid Intensification
Hurricane Lane is currently undergoing rapid intensification and is forecast to cross into the Central Pacific basin on Saturday.
Two Affordable Housing Projects are “Fast-Tracked” on Maui
The first “Workforce Housing Certificates” were issued to both the Catholic Charities 164-unit project in Kahului and the Kaiwahine 200-unit project in Kīhei.
Fifth Hawai‘i Case of Rat Lungworm in 2018 Confirmed in Toddler
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from East Hawai‘i.
Tropical Storm Lane to Move into Central Pacific as a Hurricane Over Weekend
Tropical Storm Lane appears to be intensifying this morning, and will likely strengthen to a hurricane and move into the Central Pacific over the weekend.
Maui Electric Rate to Increase $5 for Typical Monthly Bill
The approved 3.8% interim rate increase takes effect on Aug 23, 2018 and will increase the typical monthly residential bill for 500 kilowatt-hours on Maui by $5
Arrest Made: Kula Highway Accident Involving Police Vehicle
Maui police arrested a man involved in yesterday’s mutli vehicle accident on the Kula Highway. 35-year-old Garette Moriwake of Kula was taken into custody…
