Maui News
Hurricane Preparedness Tips and Checklists
As Hurricane Lane continues on its path towards the islands, we are taking the opportunity to provide some helpful preparedness tips, provided by
Schedule of Community Budget Meetings Announced
Mayor Alan Arakawa will host community meetings in September and October to receive comments from the public on the proposed budget for 2019-2020.
Lyft and Uber to Operate at Honolulu Airport Permanently
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation approved new rules that will allow Lyft and Uber to operate at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport permanently.
Category 4 Lane Intensifies Again With 150 mph Winds, Rain Impacts Likely
Heavy rainfall and possible flooding associated with Lane could affect portions of the state beginning later Wednesday
Senator Brian Schatz Defends Free Press, Condemns Attacks on Media
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday that affirms Congress’ support of the First Amendment and condemns attacks on the free press
Red Cross Responds to Wailuku/Paukūkalo Home Fire
Maui fire crews responded to a structure fire on the 600 block of Pohala Street in Paukūkalo/Wailuku on Sunday morning.
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi Uses Donation Funds to Aid Disaster Victims
Catholic Charities Hawai’i’s is using donation funds to help disaster victims on Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi island.
Lane Approaches Hawaii, Potential Mid-Week Impacts
Lane is forecast to pass south of the main Hawaiian Islands Wednesday and Thursday, potentially causing local impacts as it tracks west-northwestward.
Ha’iku and Pa’ia Candidate Forum Announced
The Ha’iku Community Association and Pa’ia Town Association are hosting a candidate’s night forum.
Chad Goodfellow Named CEO for Goodfellow Bros., Inc.
Goodfellow Bros., Inc. announced the appointment today of Chad Goodfellow as Chief Executive Officer of the heavy-civil construction company.
Traffic Alert : Two-Vehicle Accident in ʻĪao Valley
Emergency crews are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Iao Valley Road in Wailuku. Witnesses say one of the vehicles was swerving before striking a vehicle headed in the opposite direction.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After Large Fiji Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after an 8.2 (preliminary magnitude 7.9) earthquake reported in the Fiji Region at around 2:20 p.m. HST on Aug. 18, 2018.
Hikianalia Departs for California After Nearly 3 Week Weather Delay
After a nearly three-week weather delay, Hikianalia departed for San Francisco, officially launching the Aluhula Kai O Maleka Hikianalia California Voyage.
100 DAYS: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Remains Closed
Today marks the 100th day of the closure at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The majority of the park has been closed since May 11, 2018 due to seismic and …
DLNR Seeks Applications For Land Preservation Grants
In the last 12 years, the Legacy Land Conservation Program contributed over $24 million to conserve 30 properties.
Lane Enters Central Pacific as Category 4 Hurricane
Lane has entered the Central Pacific basin as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph. Lane had degraded a bit over the past few hours
Hikianalia Departure Delayed as Crew Monitors Lane
“The forecasted track of Hurricane Lane does not pose a risk to the canoe, but we are making a conservative decision to take one last look at the forecast early tomorrow morning,” said Nainoa Thompson, president, Polynesian Voyaging Society.
HVO: Kīlauea Under Sea Impacts Explored
The visible part of Kīlauea from the summit to the Lower East Rift Zone makes up only a small portion of the total volcano. Much of Kīlauea lies beneath the sea
Fire Near Auwahi Windfarm
The Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) at Mile Marker 20 in ʻUlupalakua is now OPEN. The road was temporarily closed in both directions for about an hour and a half while crews responded to a brush fire in the area of the Auwahi Wind Farm.
Man Sentenced to 7 Years, 4 Months for Fireworks and Meth Charges
A former ʻEwa Beach resident was sentenced to 88 months in prison for possession of display fireworks, and for possession w/intent to distribute methamphetamine
