Maui News
Electric Customers Advised: Prolonged Power Outages Possible
Maui Electric, Hawaiian Electric, and Hawaiʻi Electric Light are moving crews and equipment where needed as Hurricane Lane approaches the islands, and want customers to know they should prepare for storm-related power outages.
Hurricane Lane Remains Resilient: Thursday Updates
Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin over portions of Maui county later today, with hurricane conditions expected in some areas by Friday.
Mayor Arakawa Holds Press Conference Ahead of Hurricane Lane
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Lane as it continues its approach up the island chain.
UPDATE: Presidential Disaster Declaration Request Approved Ahead of Lane
Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai‘i has been approved. Word came late Wednesday afternoon that the governor’s request was granted, as Hurricane Lane approaches the Hawaiian Islands.
All Public Schools and HIDOE Offices to Close Thursday and Friday Statewide
Hawaiʻi public schools and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education offices statewide will be closed Thursday and Friday as Hurricane Lane approaches the islands as a powerful Category 4 storm.
All Charter Schools Across the State Will be Closed Due to Hurricane Lane
All Charter Schools will be closed Thursday, Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 24, in anticipation of hazardous weather conditions brought to our islands by Hurricane Lane.
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Closed in Preparation for Lane
The US Fish and Wildlife Service will close Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and the Keālia Coastal Boardwalk on Aug. 22-23, in preparation for any effects from Hurricane Lane.
Lane: What’s Open and Closed for Maui?
With Lane continuing its approach toward the Hawaiian Islands, there’s lots of closures and cancellations being announced.
Maui Police Investigate Attempted Kidnapping at Area School
An attempted kidnapping investigation is underway after a Maui student reported being approached by an unknown man who tried to entice him into leaving school.
Maui Emergency Shelters to Open at 2 p.m.
Emergency shelters will open at select locations across Maui County at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
University of Hawaiʻi Researchers Discover New Limu Species
A new study on Hawaiian limu, or marine algae, led to the discovery of new limu species that can be only found in deep, dark waters.
Senator Hirono Calls for Oversight on “Mar-a-Lago Crowd”
Senator Mazie K. Hirono pushed for an oversight hearing on the “inappropriate influence” of Mar-a-Lago club members on the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Cat 4 Lane Pushes Onward, Hurricane Warning for Maui, Hawaii, Oahu
In Maui County, damaging tropical storm force winds could begin as early as Wednesday night, with dangerous hurricane force winds possible starting late In Maui County, damaging tropical storm force winds could begin as early as Wednesday night, with hurricane force winds possible starting late Thursday..
Governor Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation in Anticipation of Hurricane Lane
Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Lane.
Governor Grants Administrative Leave for Non-Essential State Workers on Maui
Governor David Ige has granted administrative leave for non-essential state employees in Hawai‘i and Maui counties, as Hurricane Lane approaches.
Council Services, County Clerk Remains Open, Land Use Committee to Meet
The Office of Council Services and the County Clerk will remain open on Wednesday and the scheduled Land Use Committee meeting will start at 1:30p as planned.
Maui County and Hawaii Island Courts Closed Wednesday to Friday
Due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Lane, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announced that its Maui County courts and facilities will be closed Aug. 22-24.
Kamehameha Schools Makes Preparations Ahead of Hurricane Lane
The following is an update of Kamehameha Schools operations affected by pending Hurricane Lane.
Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County UH Campuses Closed Due to Hurricane
All University of Hawaiʻi campuses and all non-essential university operations on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānai will be closed until further notice.
Maui Water Department Advises Residents to Conserve Water
Water customers are asked to conserve water when Lane begins impacting the county due to high winds and/or flooding that could disrupt power supply to water…
