Maui News
Hawai‘i Board of Education Meets Thursday to Consider Proposal to Delay Students’ Return to Aug. 17
The Hawaiʻi Board of Education will review a proposal on Thursday afternoon that seeks to move the start date for students from the previously announced Aug. 4 date to Aug. 17 instead.
Central Maui Landfill Reopens; Adjusted Schedule for Refuse Pickup on Maui Island
The Central Maui Landfill reopens today, July 28, and refuse pickup will have adjusted schedules for Maui customers following Hurricane Douglas.
Hawai‘i Included on Japan’s list of 12 Global Destinations to Resume International Travel
Hawai‘i is the only destination in the United States being considered for Japan’s resumption of international travel. Other destinations that Japan has begun discussions with include China, South Korea, Taiwan, and several European countries.
28 New COVID-19 Cases on O‘ahu; Health Investigators Search for Bar Patrons for Contact Tracing
Public health authorities from the state Department of Health are advising anyone who may have been patrons at two Honolulu bars to step forward and contact their physicians for follow-up. This is to facilitate COVID-19 contact tracing efforts on the Island of Oʻahu.
No Tsunami After 4.7 Hawai‘i Island Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 4.7 (revised by scientists from 4.4; preliminary magnitude was 4.8) earthquake reported at 6:06 a.m. on Hawaiʻi Island, about 75 miles SW of Hilo, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
64 New Covid-19 Cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday: 55 on O‘ahu, 7 on Maui, 2 on Kaua‘i
After three consecutive days of record high one-day totals, Hawaii’s case count for new COVID-19 infections decreased, but remained in the double digits with 64 new positive cases on Sunday, July 26.
Hurricane Warning Lifted for Kauai, Douglas Moves Rapidly Away
The Hurricane Warning that was in effect for Kauai County, has since been lifted (as of 2:25 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020) as Douglas moves rapidly away from Kauai. The system is now 60 miles NNW of Lihue with 90 mph maximum sustained winds. It had picked up strength during a midnight advisory. The tropical cyclone continues on a path WNW at 16 mph.
Maui Emergency Shelters Closed; Residents Can Report Storm Related Damage
Mayor Michael Victorino announced that all emergency shelters have closed following the cancellation of the Hurricane Warning for Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 26
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 26. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hurricane Warning CANCELED for MAUI, Douglas Moves Onward (5 p.m. Update)
The Hurricane Warning has been canceled for Maui County as Douglas continues its path toward the northwest. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Oahu and Kauai Counties. At 5 p.m., Douglas remained a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph maximum sustained winds and was located 90 miles NW of Kahului, Maui and 60 miles NE of Honolulu, Oahu.
Maui Humane Society Overwhelmed With Cats
The cat population is at a critically high level beyond shelter capacity, with 87 waiting to be adopted in the Cat Ohana and 155 more in foster care.
Maui Bus Routes Resume Services on Monday, July 27
The County of Maui, Department of Transportation announces the reinstatement of transportation services starting Monday, July 27. The Maui Bus Fixed Route, Paratransit, Commuter and Human Services Transportation services will resume its services that were recently suspended due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Douglas.
Non-Essential State Employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i Granted Administrative Leave on Monday
Gov. Ige announced today that he is granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Douglas.
Hurricane Douglas 50 Miles N of Kahului, Maui (Update: 2 p.m.)
Douglas remains a Category 1 hurricane as it passes 50 miles N of Kahului, Maui. Maximum sustained winds are at 85 mph and movement continues toward the WNW at 16 mph. The Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled for Hawaii County; but the Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Maui County according to the latest 2 p.m. forecast.
County of Maui closures for Monday, July 27
Mayor Michael Victorino announced the following County of Maui closures for Monday, July 27, in the wake of Hurricane Douglas:
Hurricane Douglas Update with Maui Mayor Michael Victorino (11:30 a.m. Update)
Maui Mayor Victorino provides Hurricane Douglas updates at 11:30 a.m. on July 26, 2020 during a media briefing with various state and county agencies hosted by Hawai’i governor, David Ige.
Hurricane Douglas Within 55 Miles of Kahului, Maui (Update: 11 a.m.)
Douglas is now 55 miles ENE of Kahului, Maui and 140 miles E of Honolulu. It remains a Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds near 85 mph.
Pacific Media Group Interview with Mayor Michael Victorino (9:30 a.m. Update)
A conversation with Mayor Michael Victorino (Originally aired at 8:30 a.m. 7.26.20 on Pacific Media Group’s family of stations).
Douglas Maui Power Outages
This is a running list of power outages for Maui. The company is closely monitoring Hurricane Douglas’ movement in order to stage crews in areas most likely to be affected. A hurricane warning is currently in effect for Maui.
Hurricane Warning Siren scheduled for 8:30 a.m. alerting residents to Shelter in Place and Stay Informed
The County of Maui will sound warning sirens for Hurricane Douglas at 8:30 a.m. today to alert Maui County residents to shelter in place and stay informed.
