Maui News
Active Spattering at Fissures, Sulfur Dioxide Plumes Accumulate in Cloud Deck
The view from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight this morning showed calm winds with sulfur dioxide plumes rising and accumulating in the cloud deck.
No Tsunami After 4+ Earthquake at Kīlauea Volcano Summit
There was no tsunami threat following a 4.4 (preliminary 4.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 8:31 a.m. on May 16, 2018 in the summit of Kīlauea Volcano.
Winners of 2018 Congressional Art Competition Announced
Congratulations to 2nd Place: Sharnelle Kaili of Moloka‘i High School for her piece “Bamboo Gecko” and People’s Choice Award Winner: Chelline Kamaka-Keli`iliki of Kamehameha Schools Maui for her piece “Impermanence 2”
Mumps Identified in Maui Resident
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified a case of mumps in a Maui resident who reportedly traveled to Oʻahu.
Charity Walk in Maui County Breaks Record, Raises $1.4 Million
More than 3,500 walkers raised more than $1.35 million at the 40th anniversary event hosted by the MHLA, bringing Maui County’s grand total to $1.4 million.
Vendor Applications Due May 31 for Made in Maui County Festival
The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce are reminding businesses interested in participating as a Product Vendor or Food Truck Vendor in the 5th Annual Made in Maui County Festival that the deadline for applications is Thurs., May 31, 2018.
Maui Firearm Permits Down 26%, Registrations Drop 27%
In Maui County, there were 1,662 personal firearm permit applications processed in 2017, marking a 26% decrease from the tally in 2016.
Another Burst in Volcanic Ash Prompts Ashfall Advisory
Another burst in volcanic ash emissions from the Haleamaʻumaʻu Crater on Hawaiʻi Island was recorded at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, prompting a special weather statement advising area residents of light ashfall and hazardous air quality.
Two-Week Click it or Ticket Seatbelt Enforcement Underway
Being properly secured in a vehicle is the single most effective way to avoid being killed in a crash. The minimum fine for not wearing a seat belt is $102.
Hāna’s Only Gas Station Closed for 10 Days
Hāna’s only gas station will be changing out their fuel pumps starting today and ending on May 25, 2018.
20th Fissure Opens, Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure has opened in the Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision northeast from fissure 19.
Illegal Rock Removal from Mauna Loa Reserve
Four men from Hawai‘i County were issued cease and desist orders for the illegal removal of lava rock from the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve.
Burst in Volcanic Emissions Prompts Special Weather Statement
Very light ashfall is expected through at least 6 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 following a burst in volcanic emissions at around 9 o’clock this morning.
Number of Residents Seeking Shelter Rises, New Fissure Emerges
An new fissure opened up this morning in Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision between fissure 15 and 16, bringing the total to 19 at the East Rift Zone eruption.
Innovate Internship Presentations at UH Maui College
The public is invited to attend INNOVATE Internship presentations on Friday, May 18th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Laulima Building in room 225 at the UHMC Campus
State Legislature Funds $368 Million for Maui Capitol Improvement Projects
The House of Representatives adjourned their 2018 session and passed many important bills on affordable housing, homeless services and cesspool conversion that will directly benefit the people of Maui.
Graduation Season Tahitian Prawns Warning Issued
Evidence has suggested that poisons used to kill garden and household pests is wiping out aquatic wildlife in some east Hawai‘i streams.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted for Hawai‘i
The disaster declaration means that federal assistance will be available for public facilities damaged by the Kīlauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes.
UH Team Discovers New Virus in Waters Off O‘ahu
Found in the coastal waters off Oʻahu by UH students and faculty, the TetV-1 virus contains the biggest genome ever sequenced for a virus infecting a photosynthetic organism.
Volcano Watch: It’s An Extraordinary Time on Kīlauea!
Rocks falling from the conduit wall can form a plug. When this happens, steam below the plug can no longer passively escape, resulting in a steam explosion.
