Maui News
Preliminary Report Released on Emergency Response to Historic Kaua‘i Flooding
“We learned that further action is needed to make our residents more resilient to hurricanes and other emergencies, especially when it comes to preparing emergency kits with a 14-day supply of food, water and prescription medication,” said Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health Officer.
Keauhou Ranch Fire Grows to 1,495 Acres
The uncontained brushfire that originated in Keauhou Ranch on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi on Sunday has been exacerbated by dry, windy conditions and grew to 1,495 acres overnight.
Proclamation Extends Emergency Assistance for Volcano Relief
Governor David Ige signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to the continuing lava flows and volcanic activity at Kīlauea.
Condition YANKEE for Big Island Ports; Maui Ports Remain at WHISKEY
Condition Whiskey (IV): The ALERT condition in which winds above 34 knots (39 mph) are expected within 72 hours.
Hector Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners continued coordination efforts with the National Weather Service for Hurricane Hector.
Fringes of Hurricane Hector to Brush Hawaii Island
The far northern fringes of Hurricane Hector will brush the Big Island on Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds up to 73 mph are possible for Hawaiʻi Island.
Coast Guard Rescues Surfer, Mariner Medevaced on Maui
Crews responded to a surfer in distress about 150-yards off Ukumehame Beach Park on Saturday morning.
11th Annual Habitat Maui Build-a-Thon in Lahaina
Habitat for Humanity Maui will hold its 11th annual Build-a-Thon fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition WHISKEY for Hawai‘i County
Condition Whiskey (IV): The ALERT condition in which winds above 34 knots (39 mph) are expected within 72 hours.
State Agencies Work to Protect Hawai‘i Island Students from Vog
To prepare for the new school year, the Department of Health and Department of Education have worked together to develop and share volcano response plans for schools on Hawai‘i Island.
Sink Holes, Cracks Riddle Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Although seismicity decreased over the weekend, frequent tremors over the past 30 days have caused damage throughout the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Summit is “Quiet,” Lava Flow Greatly Diminished at Fissure 8
The lava flow from Fissure 8 in the Lower East Rift Zone of the Kīlauea volcano is greatly diminished and deflation at the summit of Halema’uma’u has slowed.
Hector Remains Strong Category 4 Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch for Hawaii County
Hector has entered the Central Pacific as a Category 4 Hurricane with increased forward movement near 15 mph and maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph.
Two Fires Burning in Separate West O’ahu Forest Reserves
The fire is threatening a natural resource unit that the Army has invested in; chiefly a fence that protects a rare and endangered native Hibiscus species.
UPDATE: Brush Fire at Kula Ag Park
Pūlehu Road in Kula is CLOSED between Holopuni and the “Y” Omaopio/Pūlehu intersection due to a brush fire. Fire crews are on scene.
UPDATE: Road Now OPEN Honoapi‘ilani Hwy: Kūihelani to Waikapū
The Honoapiʻilani Hwy is now OPEN in both directions as of 2:11 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. It was closed earlier this afternoon following a motor vehicle accident in the Māʻalaea/Waikapū area. Expect delays as traffic resumes its normal flow.
Hector Maintains Strength at Category 4 Hurricane (5 p.m. 8.5.18)
Hurricane Hector will cross into the Central Pacific tonight or early Monday and will be crossing through the Hawaiʻi region around Wednesday.
Thousands Attend Service for Fallen Officer Kaliloa
Thousands of people were in attendance at the Hilo memorial service on Saturday to honor fallen Police Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who was shot in the line of duty and died on July 18.
Maui Pedestrian Fatality: Claims Life of Kahului Woman
The pedestrian has since been identified, following the notification of next of kin, as Yonina Helgenberger, 37, of Kahului.
Hirono Calls for Passage of Bill to Assist Vietnam Veterans
Senator Mazie K. Hirono called for the passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, legislation to ensure that Navy veterans are able to receive the disability compensation and health care after exposure to Agent Orange.
