Maui News
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Evacuates 2,600, Closes Amid Damaging Earthquakes
Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP began evacuating visitors and non-emergency staff on Friday due to a series of strong and damaging earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano.
Colorado Woman Pulled Unresponsive from West Maui Waters
A visitor to Maui from Denver, Colorado was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being pulled unresponsive from waters at Kapalua Bay.
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Hawai‘i Volcano Eruption Update: Fuming, Rumbling Precedes Large Quake
The Kīlauea eruption continues on Hawaiʻi Island with several new fissures reported over the last 24 hours. The new lava outbreaks resulted in “copious amounts
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: Volcano Impact Limited to Remote Region
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is assuring travelers that the impact from the recent volcanic eruption on Hawaiʻi Island is “limited to a remote region…”
Honokōhau Valley Without Water Due to Waterline Break
Water customers in Honokōhau Valley are currently without water due to a waterline break. The break has been located and will be repaired next week.
70 Hawai‘i National Guard Troops Activated to Support Volcano Response
About 70 Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard are on Hawaiʻi Island assisting in emergency management efforts, after being activated by the governor.
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
