Maui News
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.
Ash Fallout Hazard: Plumes as High as 20,000 Ft Possible
Such an eruption at the Halemaʻumaʻu’s summit lake could generate ash plumes as high as 20,000 ft. The area affected by ash plumes could be as wide as 12 miles.
291 Students Earn Degrees at UH Maui College Graduation
Among the graduates was Jessie Wallace, a 31-year-old single mother of two who earned an associate degree in science for electronics and computer engineering.
Maui Officials: Kīlauea Eruptions are a Reminder to Be Prepared
The events pose a possibility for a local tsunami risk, and serve as a reminder for Maui County residents to be prepared for emergencies and disasters.
Lower Puna Residents Advised to Be on Alert for Possible Eruption
As a precautionary measure, residents of Lower Puna are advised to be on the alert in the event of possible gas emissions and volcanic eruption.
Steps Taken to Mitigate Risks to Puna Geothermal Venture
Expected steps include addressing supplies of pentane gas used in production of geothermal power including options for off-site relocation or controlled leakage or burn.
40th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk This Saturday
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is celebrating 40 years of giving back to the community with its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk this Saturday, May 12
Maui Fire Chief Receives Positive Evaluation
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray received a positive review in the annual evaluation compiled by the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Commission.
Hawai‘i Delegation Urges Support of Disaster Declaration for Kīlauea Eruptions
Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation urged the President to act swiftly on a request for a disaster declaration for areas impacted by the Kīlauea Volcano eruptions
Kōkua Puna Donation Drive on Maui This Weekend
A community donation drive to assist evacuated residents of Puna on Hawai’i Island, displaced by ongoing Kīlauea eruptions, takes place on Saturday and Sunday.
Pu‘unēnē Brush Fire Ruled Accidental
The 20 x 60 foot fire in Pu‘unēnē was caused by a utility pole guy wire that broke off & contacted a nearby power line, causing sparking from an electrical arc.
BREAKING: ‘Ōhi‘a Fungus Discovered on Kaua‘i
Officials with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources say this is the less aggressive of two species of fungus known to cause Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Southern Connector Road Between Honoapi‘ilani and Lahaina Bypass Opens Today
The Southern Connector Rd between the L Honoapiʻilani and the Honoapiʻilani Realignment Phase 1B-2 (aka Lahaina Bypass) opens at approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
