Maui News
Request to Conserve Water Continues in Koali, Hāna
The Department of Water Supply says that due to the lack of electricity, the booster pump in the Koali area is not functioning.
Request to Conserve Water in Paia, Kuau, and Skill Village
The Department of Water Supply is requesting that residents and businesses in Paia, Kuau, and Skill Village to immediately conserve water until further notice.
Staff Shortage Affects Some Wailuku Trash Pickups
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Wailuku area is being rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
School Bus Goes Over Guardrail in Kīhei
One witness said the white vehicle was heading south and turned in front of the school bus. The school bus then went over the guardrail and into ditch.
Small Craft Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.
Statewide Public Hearings on Changes to Water Commission Rules
Public hearings on proposed amendments to the administrative rules pertaining to water use, wells, and stream diversion works will be held island-wide
Electronic Device Pedestrian Safety Law Goes into Effect Oct. 25
A new city ordinance that makes it illegal to look at a cellphone or other electronic device while crossing a street or highway on O‘ahu goes into effect Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Fire Crews Respond to 2 Brush Fires Sunday Night
Fire crews from Kahului and Lahaina extinguished two small brush fires late Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Powerful Storm Hits Maui County
A powerful storm hit most of the Hawaiian islands on Monday, Oct. 23 through Tuesday, Oct. 24. Timeline and updates on power.
Update: 40,000 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows at Kahului Harbor
The public is advised to stay out of the waters north of Kahului Harbor from Kanaloa Avenue to Linekona Street.
Maui School Closures
ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MAUI ARE OPEN TODAY according to HIDOE. Private School information will be posted as it becomes available.
MECO Continues Restoration Work
As of 8 a.m., approximately 14,000 customers have been brought back online in parts of Central Maui, South Maui and West Maui.
GREEN ALERT: Pe’ahi Challenge Called On for Friday or Saturday
The World Surf League Big Wave Tour is placing a Green Alert on the Pe’ahi Challenge in Haiku to run on Friday, Oct. 27 and/or Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 with projected 40-45 foot waves
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Maui
The State of Hawaii Department of Health and Clean Water Branch have issued a Brown Water Advisory for the island of Maui, due to heavy rains.
Special Marine Warning Extended for Maui County Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has EXTENDED a Special Marine Warning for Maui County Leeward and Windward waters now until 11:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
Halloween Roadway Safety and Enforcement Campaign
45% of people killed in motor vehicle crashes on Halloween night from 2011 to 2015 were in crashes involving a drunk driver.
New Video on Kīlauea’s Summit Eruption Now Online
USGS has produced a documentary to tell the story of the eruption, and to share imagery of the inaccessible lava lake with the public.
Hawaiʻi Opposes Forced Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation
The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 would force states to recognize concealed carry weapon permits from other states.
High Surf Advisory Issued for North Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Maui and Moloka‘i until Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at 6 p.m.
5 Rescued After Yacht Runs Aground Off Lāna‘i
Fire crews arrived at 4:19 p.m. and found the motor yacht stuck on the reef about 300 yards from shore
