Maui News
6.9 Earthquake is Strongest in Hawai‘i in 40+ Years
There is no tsunami expected after a 6.9 (preliminary magnitude 6.0) earthquake reported at 12:33 p.m. HST on Friday, May 4, 2018. This comes after a 5.4 earthquake (prelim 5.6) reported an hour earlier at 11:32 a.m.
Hawaiian Airlines Offering Travel Waivers Due to Kīlauea Volcano Eruption
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to and from Hilo and Kona through May 6 due to the Kīlauea eruption.
Vandalism Forces Closure of Maui’s Kalama Park Skatepark
Vandalism of the Kalama Park Skatepark in South Maui has forced the closure of the facility until crews can assess and reconstruct damaged areas.
Hawai‘i Volcanic Eruption Update: Mandatory Evacuations, Closures
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reports extremely high levels of dangerous Sulfur Dioxide gas detected in the evacuation area.
AG: Progress Made in Hawai‘i Sex Assault Kit Backlog
The HI-SAKI MDT recently completed the submission of the 1,513 previously untested sexual assault kits to accredited, approved forensic labs for DNA testing.
Top Maui Now Headlines: May 4, 2018
A report sheds light on impacts of vacation rentals on Maui, a sunscreen ingredient ban could be signed into law, and an airline unveils plans to expand here.
Hawai‘i Island Eruption Leads to Evacuation of Leilani Estates
Hawaii Civil Defense has called for an evacuation of all residents of the Leilani Estates subdivision on Hawaii Island as a result of steam and lava emissions
Yale Club of Hawai’i Hosts Honokowai Valley Service Trip
In partnership with Maui Cultural Lands, the Yale Club of Hawai’i is hosting their annual volunteer service trip to Honokowai Valley.
Get the Scoop on those Maui Sunflowers!
You’ve seen them. You may have even taken photos with them. Find out what happens to the Maui sunflowers in our video, and see how it affects our island.
No Tsunami: 5.0 Earthquake on South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano
There is no tsunami expected following a 5.0 (preliminary magnitude 4.4) earthquake on the South Flank of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island.
Ige Signs Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Ige asked the President to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of severe flooding on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu between April 13-16, 2018.
Osorio Named Dean at School of Hawaiian Knowledge
The University of Hawai‘i today announced the selection of UH Mānoa Professor Jon Osorio as the new dean of the Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge.
Southwest Plans Hawai‘i Non-Stop Service From 4 California Airports
Southwest Airlines today shared more details in the carrier’s service plans for Hawaiʻi by announcing initial gateway cities in California…
Potential Volcanic Hazards Prompt Closure of 15,688 Acres at Kīlauea
Due to the possibility of a new eruption and geologic activity, park management closed more than 15,000 acres near Kīlauea Volcano’s Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent to the ocean
New Admiral to Lead Coast Guard 14th District
The Coast Guard 14th District held a change of command ceremony bidding farewell to Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins and welcoming Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer.
Crews Douse Kīhei Grass Fire
Maui firefighters doused a small grass fire in a field to the north of the Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center on East Welakahao Road on Tuesday night.
Kīhei Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash with Garbage Truck
A 33-year-old man from Kīhei, Maui sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday morning on North Kīhei Road.
Hawai‘i Schools to Launch New Lunch Payment App, May 7
The Hawaii State Department of Education will launch the online school lunch payment system, EZSchoolPay, on Monday, May 7, 2018.
$19.7 Million in Damage, 532 Homes Impacted by April Flood
The team validated 532 homes impacted by the flooding and landslides, five of which are second homes. Over 115 homes were identified with sufficient damage…
Maui Police Plan Cinco de Mayo Impaired Driving Enforcement
Starting Friday and continuing through the weekend, the Maui police will increase impaired driving enforcement in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
