Maui News
O‘AHU: Spillway at Nu‘uanu Dam Nears Capacity From Olivia Rains
The Nuʻuanu Dam #1 on Oʻahu is about a 1.5 feet below the spillway due to the amount of rain brought on by former Tropical Storm Olivia. Approximately 10,000 residents would be affected if evacuations are deemed necessary.
West Maui Lawmakers Host Meeting for Farmers Affected by Fires, Floods
An informational outreach event will be held for farmers impacted by the recent series of wild fires in West Maui due to Lane and the flooding incurred by Olivia.
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700 Without Power on Moloka‘i; 6 on Maui
Maui Electric crews are continuing restoration efforts on Moloka‘i today to bring approximately 700 customers on the East End and Kaluakoi area back online.
Nationwide Test of EAS and Wireless Emergency Alert
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert on September 20, 2018 (primary date) or October 3, 2018 (secondary date).
Maui Under Flood Watch Through Tonight
The Island of Maui is under a Flood Advisory until noon on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.
Rep. Gabbard Passes Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Public Lands
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today voted to pass bipartisan legislation that expands opportunities for children in Hawai‘i and across the country to access and enjoy public lands.
Tourism Industry Strategic Plan Goes into Effect
Maui’s 10-year Tourism Industry Strategic Plan, developed by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in partnership with the Maui Visitors Bureau will go into effect.
UH Awarded $4.1 Million for Diversity in STEM Programs
Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that the University of Hawaiʻi has been awarded $4.1 million to promote diversity and improve engagement in STEM programs.
Ruling Established for Kawānanakoa Trust
A Circuit Judge in Honolulu issued a long awaited ruling in the battle over control of the Abigail K. K. Kawānanakoa Trust, heir to the Hawaiian Monarchy and great grand niece of Queen Liliʻuokalani.
All Public Schools Open, Except Kilohana
All public schools and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education offices will be open today, Thursday, Sept. 13 except for Kilohana Elementary in Kaunakakai on Molokaʻi.
Post Storm Recap: Maui County Resumes Services
Tropical Storm Olivia has passed by Maui County, allowing all county services to resume today, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.
Honokohau Flooding Prompts Search
Maui fire crews responded to reports of persons unaccounted for as flash flooding occurred in Honokohau Valley at approximately 3:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
Governor Ige’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved
Gov. David Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Olivia has been granted, one day after the request was submitted.
DOH Urges Health Precautions During Tropical Storm Olivia
As Tropical Storm Olivia moves through the Hawaiian Islands, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) urges residents and visitors to be safe and follow these recommended health precautions.
Maui Evacuations: Waihe‘e and Lower Honoapi‘ilani Due to Rising Waters
WEST MAUI: Several homes in the 4700 to 4800 block of Lower Honoapiʻilani Highway are being evacuated due to rising waters in a nearby river. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Transportation officials are reporting
Wednesday Briefing on Tropical Storm Olivia
“It’s important not to assume that the impacts of the storm are done since the eye of the storm has already passed us,” said Mayor Arakawa.
Brown Water Advisories for Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
Heavy rain from tropical storm Olivia has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Olivia Maui Photos: Historic Landfall Made on Maui and Lānaʻi
The National Weather Service estimates that the storm made landfall at around 9:10 a.m. near Kahakuloa on the windward coast of the West Maui Mountains, 10 miles NW of Kahului, Maui. Forecasters say the system also made a second landfall on the island of Lānaʻi at around 9:54 a.m.
Ballistic Missile Defense Intercept Flight Test Off Kaua‘i Deemed a Success
An Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense intercept flight test was successfully completed off the coast of Kauaʻi last night.
Climate Commission Adopts Recommendations to Counter Sea Level Rise
The Hawai‘i Climate Commission adopted a series of recommendations and finalized a mission statement to help guide Hawai‘i’s response to the impacts of climate change.
