Maui News
MAUI OLIVIA CLOSURES, CANCELLATIONS, NOTICES
As Maui County braces for the impacts associated with Tropical Storm Olivia, Maui Now is keeping track of what’s open and closed. Check back frequently…
Maui Olivia Power Outage Updates
Below is an ongoing list of Power Outages and Power Restoration happening in Maui County. This post will be updated regularly over the duration of the storm.
Airports, Harbors, Highways: Hawai‘i Transportation Prep Ahead of Olivia
Preparations are underway at airports, harbors and highways across the state in advance of possible weather impacts from Tropical Storm Olivia.
Haleakalā NP to Close Tuesday Afternoon
To protect visitor safety, the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā NP will close at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in anticipation of heavy winds and rain.
State Restricts Access Permits for Ka‘ena Point
Due to unanticipated and unprecedented demand, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks is not issuing additional 2017-18 vehicle access permits for Ka‘ena Point.
Maui High Receives National Recognition from Special Olympics
Special Olympics Hawai‘i has announced that Maui High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving National Banner Recognition.
Turtle Hatchlings Arrive at Maui Ocean Center
Six, three-month-old Hawaiian green sea turtle hatchlings have arrived from Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi and are now ready for public viewing at Maui Ocean Center.
Hāna Molokaʻi Lānaʻi Refuse Customers, No Refuse Pickup Due to Olivia
Due to the anticipation of tropical storm conditions, refuse collection services for Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi for Wednesday (9/12/18) will be rescheduled to Friday (9/14/18).
Maui Electric Customers Urged to Prepare for Olivia
Maui Electric Company today issued some information to help customers prepare for potential impacts of Olivia as the Tropical Storm approaches the island chain.
Hāna School Closed on Tuesday; All After School Programs Cancelled on Maui
As of now, the only school closure in effect for Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 will be for Hāna High and Elementary School. On Tuesday, all after school programs have been cancelled on Maui and the Big Island.
Maui Nui State Park Closures Begin on Tuesday
All Hawai‘i island and Maui Nui lands under the jurisdiction of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife are closing at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition to YANKEE in Hawai‘i, Maui Counties
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition YANKEE for Hawaiʻi and Maui County ports as of 8 a.m. Sunday in advance of Hurricane Olivia.
Maui Mayor: South Swell Could Affect Honoapi‘ilani; County Facilities Expected to Remain Open
Mayor Arakawa said he is not anticipating the closure of county facilities because most of the impacts are forecast for the evening and early morning hours over the course of an 8-12 hour period between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Hawai‘i Materials Recycling on Maui Offering Sand for Storm Prep
Hawaiʻi Materials Recycling will be opening to the public sand for sandbags at no charge due to the up coming weather advisories.
Boy Scouts of America on Maui Welcoming Girls
“We’ve got a lot enthusiasm and excitement from our current scouting members who have female siblings,” Button said, “and from some parents, fathers especially who have a scouting background and who want to share that experience with their daughters and who may not have sons.”
59th Honpa Hongwanji State Judo Championships Results
As the Honpa Hongwanji Federation State Judo Championships made its return back to the Valley Isle, it was a special moment for host Wailuku Hongwanji Judo Club
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Maui, Hawaiʻi Counties
A Tropical Storm WARNING is now in effect for Maui County (including the islands of Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe) and Hawaiʻi County.
Olivia Monday Updates: Maui Under Tropical Storm Warning
Hurricane Olivia had intensified overnight, with maximum sustained winds at 85 mph, and slowed its forward advance to 10 mph toward the west.
Haʻikū Roadwork May Cause Traffic Delays
Roadwork in Haʻikū that was delayed due to weather will resume Monday, Sept. 10 along Awalau Road from the half mile mark to Kaupakalua Road.
Deadline for Kīlauea Recovery Aid Approaching
Hawai’i County residents with uninsured or underinsured damage or losses from the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes have until Sept. 12 to register with FEMA for disaster assistance and to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Disaster assistance includes grants for rental assistance, home repairs and replacement, as well as […]
