Maui News
EXCLUSIVE LIVE: Mayor Kim Speaks Candidly Amid Ongoing Volcanic Eruption
Maui Now meteorologist Malika Dudley interviews Big Island Mayor Harry Kim LIVE at the Emergency Operations Center in Hilo.
No Tsunami Threat After 5.4 Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. That according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake occurred at 4:44 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Maui Ocean Center To Open 3D Digital Theater
The Maui Ocean Center will soon house a 3D digital theater, the first of its kind in Hawai‘i. The balloon-like structure is one of several planned projects that exemplifies Maui Ocean Center’s commitment to expanding educational experiences for Hawai‘i residents and visitors alike.
Ka Ipu Kukui Program Now Accepting Applications
The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program, designed to help develop and train future Maui leaders, is now accepting applications for it’s 12th annual cohort.
Office of Economic Development to Host Grant Workshop
The county Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) will offer free workshops on OED grants funding for the 2019 fiscal year.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 5.2 Kilauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.2 Earthquake reported at 4:48 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. That according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Location with respect to nearby cities: 7 km (4 miles) SW (227 degrees) of […]
2018 Maui Film Festival Complete Lineup
Entering its much anticipated nineteenth year of cinema-under-the-stars, the 2018 Maui Film Festival announced its full lineup of honorees, screenings and special events happening June 13-17, 2018 in Wailea.
1,944 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului
A wastewater overflow of approximately 1,944 gallons occurred on Thursday, June 7, 2018 on Māʻalo Street in Kahului.
New Video Follows Fissure 8 Lava River to Ocean Entry
June 7, 2018: This video shows the fountaining at fissure 8 and follows the lava river all the way to the ocean entries in the Kapoho area. Video was shot by Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency / Hawaiʻi County Fire Department and edited by Malika Dudley.
Legislation Introduced To Halt Separation Of Immigrant Families
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi joined Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California today in introducing legislation to halt the separation of immigrant children from their parents at the border.
Slumping in Summit Area Triggering Additional Explosions, Ashfall
As the magma reservoir lowers and drains out (erupts) at the lower East Rift Zone, the summit area is slowly subsiding and slumping inward, which is triggering additional gas-driven explosions.
Ige Releases $12 Million for Volcano Disaster Response
While the funding could be used for emergency supplies and temporary shelter-related goods and services, the agreement specifies that the funds are not intended for long-term infrastructure repairs or for private purposes such as the repair or rebuilding of private dwellings.
2 Fishermen Rescued From Capsized Boat off Moloka‘i
The mariners had departed from Kaunakakai Harbor on Thursday morning, but encountered trouble when a wave hit and overturned their blue and white 18-foot recreational vessel.
No Tsunami Threat After 5.2 Earthquake at Kilauea Summit
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 5.2. (preliminary magnitude 5.5) earthquake reported at 2:44 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the summit region of the Kilauea Volcano, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The USGS reports that the earthquake was located: 7 km (4 miles) SW (224 degrees) of Volcano, […]
Maui Aquatics Facilities Master Plan Recommendations to be Unveiled
For the last year, the Maui Department of Parks and Recreation has been working to prepare a master plan for the county’s aquatic facilities.
Two Pāhoa Polling Places Declared as Absentee Mail Precincts for 2018 Primary Election
Due to the continuing volcanic eruption, the Office of Elections issued a proclamation today designating polling places 04-03, Pāhoa Community Center, and 04-04, Pāhoa High/Intermediate School, as absentee mail precincts for the 2018 Primary Election.
“Pattern” of Summit Activity Resulting in Near Daily Explosions
The US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is reporting a “pattern” of activity at the summit of the Kīlauea Volcano that is resulting in explosion events that are occurring about once a day.
More Loitering at Volcano Eruption Zone, at Least 25 People Cited
Seven more people were cited Wednesday night by officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement for loitering in a closed volcano eruption zone area. That brings the total to at least 25.
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Missile Defense Systems
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) joined colleague Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in introducing the Integrated Missile Defense Act of 2018 (S. 2980).
Attorney General Sessions Announces New U.S. Attorney Positions
Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawai‘i Kenji M. Price announced that the Department of Justice is taking a dramatic step to increase resources to combat violent crime, enforce immigration laws and roll back the opioid crisis.
