Maui News
Work to Shut-Down Water in Pukalani, Makawao
All water customers in the Pukalani area will have their water shut-off from approximately 9 p.m. on Thursday to 4 a.m. on Friday.
Nonprofit Leads Statewide Organic Landscaping Seminar
Environmental non-profit organization Beyond Pesticides is working with government agencies statewide to promote organic landscaping without pesticides and fertilizers.
Pacific Media Group Acquires Paradise Television Network
Pacific Media Group has acquired the Paradise Television Network in a transaction that took effect on March 1, 2020.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Maui by the state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch. The department says heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
191 Whale Sightings in 15 Minutes During Latest Whale Count
A total of 191 whale sightings were seen during the 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. time period, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
War Memorial Football Stadium Parking Lot Closed From March 2 to Aug. 31
$2.15 Million Improvement Project Starts Today: The complex’s parking lot has not undergone any major repair work since it opened alongside the stadium in 1969.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test, March 2
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:45 a.m.
COVID-19 Daily Update: Officials ‘Actively Preparing For Possible Cases’
Currently, there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawai‘i. DOH is actively preparing for possible cases and working with state, county, and federal partners including the medical community in Hawai‘i.
Haleakalā Under Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has continued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Haleakalā Summit, in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Senate Passes Medical-Aid-in-Dying Measure
Measure reduces waiting time for terminally ill patients seeking death with dignity, and allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to participate as providers.
House Passes More Than 150 Bills on Third Reading
Highway safety, public health, government ethics bills move to Senate.
Molokaʻi Farmers Get The Chance to Grow
Inaugural Hoʻopili Nā Mahiʻai event aimed to connect farmers with resources and opportunities.
COVID-19 Daily Update: State Now Capable of Testing
Of the 96 individuals who are self-monitoring with public health supervision, 88 are on O‘ahu, 5 are on Hawai‘i Island, 1 is on Maui, and 2 are on Kaua‘i.
Hawaiʻi Big Tree Competition Taking Nominations
Contest aims to raise awareness about the importance of healthy trees and forests.
Saiki Seeks to Tackle Economic Impacts of Coronavirus
Public, private sector committee will plan for Hawaiʻi’s economic stability as coronavirus infections spread across the globe.
Fire Crews Douse Blaze Off Pi’ilani Highway
A wind-whipped brush fire that burned about 2 acres of light brush off Honoapi’ilani Highway this morning has now been fully contained.
Keʻanae Road to Close For Repairs
Work to improve Keʻanae Road will require full road closures from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, for about two weeks, beginning March 2.
Suspects Identified in Terroristic Threatening at ʻĪao School
Officers were told that a threat was written on a bathroom stall to force the school on lockdown in order to avoid going to the last class of the day.
Wind Advisory Issued For Maui, Lānaʻi
Northeast winds are forecasted to reach 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph.
