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Changes upslope could help curb South Maui’s mud flooding issue, experts say
The combination of a changing climate and development have made South Maui more susceptible to flooding over the years.
Elderly woman last seen submerged in rapidly flowing water near Waiehu Bridge Saturday morning
At approximately 11:40 a.m., the woman was reportedly attempting to gather water using a basket when she fell into the river. Due to recent heavy rains, the river was flowing rapidly at the time. According to a witness, she became fully submerged and has not been seen since.
Flood-prone Kīhei Crossroads for sale as its popular businesses remain closed from latest storm
In June of 2025, the popular strip shopping center near the Kīhei Canoe Club and the surrounding vacant land went on the market for $15.85 million.
Gov. Green calls severe kona storm the largest flood that Hawaiʻi has seen in 20 years
Gov. Josh Green called the kona storm from last week and the additional kona storm this week, the largest flood that Hawaiʻi has seen in 20 years.
MEMA upgrades evacuation advisory to Warning for ʻĪao, Kīhei areas due to flood threat
Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) at 3:30 p.m. today, March 20, 2026, UPGRADED advisories to evacuation WARNINGS for parts of ʻĪao Valley in Central Maui and parts of Kīhei in South Maui due to the potential flooding threat to life/or property amid kona storm 2. Warnings and advisories are NOT mandatory evacuation orders.
Council approves $12 million for emergency storm response, while damage estimates top $16 million
The Maui County Council voted 8-0 this morning to approve a reduced $12 million emergency appropriation to fund ongoing repair efforts and rising overtime costs from what is now being called March Kona Low Storm No. 1.
Council hears updates on kona low response, Lahaina wildfire rebuilding
While Maui County braces for more severe weather, council members are poised to take action Friday morning on a $15 million request for emergency funding, following a Wednesday committee update on the effort to rebuild from the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire disaster.
Planning Department navigates ‘relentless’ workload amid staffing shortages
Maui County planners are managing a “relentless” amount of work, including permit applications for Lahaina rebuilding, while operating with 15 staff vacancies, acting Planning Director Jacky Takakura told Maui County Council members Wednesday.
Storm damage causes partial collapse at historic Baldwin Home in Lahaina
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation reports that a portion of one of the stone walls at the historic Baldwin Home collapsed following the recent storm that impacted Maui, just days after stabilization work had begun on the structure.
Flood Watch issued from Thursday night to Sunday night
A kona low developing west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected Friday night through Saturday.
‘Worst it’s ever been’: In Hāna, power and roads still limited days after storm
The town’s clinic had to discard $15,000 to $20,000 worth of refrigerated vaccines and medicine, while local stores also lost thousands of dollars worth of products.
Maui Fire Department responds to 58 calls during kona storm
These calls included 32 specifically flooding-related emergencies, five calls for sparking powerlines, five for vehicles stranded due to downed trees, six for boats that had parted their moorings due to the rough ocean conditions, and 10 swift water rescues in which 27 individuals were rescued.
As flood waters recede, Kīhei is left with a muddy mess, coastal erosion and road damage
The worst road damage in Kīhei was across from Kamaole Beach Park II, where a large section of pavement collapsed leaving a big hole with exposed pipes and debris.
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Kamehameha Maui’s Pa‘u Spencer to continue football career at Whitworth University
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Kamehameha Schools Maui senior offensive lineman has grown up fast and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his older siblings, both standout collegiate athletes.
County of Maui kona storm recap — Sunday, March 15
MEMA is working with local and state partners to assess damage from the storm. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. This is an updated recap of storm impacts, response, and resources on Maui.
Kīhei shoreline hit hard in Kona low storm: ‘It’s just total chaos. It’s a total river.’
The flooding waters had so much force that longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said: “It just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
10 years after sugar plantation’s closure, Puʻunēnē Mill’s transformation in the works
Nan Inc., which purchased the mill and about 300 surrounding acres in 2024, hopes to turn the old plantation infrastructure into an area for businesses and light industrial use — and potentially housing in the future.
County of Maui kona storm recap – Saturday, March 14
Maui Fire Department conducted floodwater rescues overnight in South Maui; also last night, dozens of people, who are now at a shelter, were cut off in Hāna due to road washout. Over the last 14 hours, some areas received more than 20 inches of rain (Kula) and wind gusts more than 70 mph (Kaunakakai).
69-year-old and his dog Scooby-Doo walk around the island of Maui
Kevin Thompson and his sheepadoodle traveled more than 300 miles during their trek around the island of Maui, meeting many nice people and some mean dogs along the way.
Reading the air: An Osaka lesson in the unspoken language of harmony
In Osaka’s neon-soaked Dotonbori district, surprises come as sharp as a teppanyaki chef’s knife. Crowds stream through narrow streets. A massive 3D red crab teeters over a restaurant entrance. Nearby, a smiling dragon beckons; and the angry chef, Daruma Daijin. He has a very strict rule for diners: no double dipping in fried meat sauce!
