Maui News
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
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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
Public Help Sought in Finding Owner of Adrift Kayak off Maalaea Harbor
Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an unmanned and adrift blue kayak off Maalaea Harbor, Maui
Maui Obituaries: Week of Oct. 22, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituaries: Week of Oct. 22, 2017
Resurfacing Work to Take Place on South Kīhei Road
Between Oct. 23-Nov. 2, there will be contraflow traffic in the area between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Maui County; Flood Advisory for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi
Heavy showers associated with an upper trough and cold front moving down the island chain could result in flash flooding Monday through Tuesday.
Portion of Pīpīwai Trail to Close for Hazard Tree Removal
The last mile of the Pīpīwai trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park will be closed for hazard tree removal
DOH Recommends Mumps Vaccine as Outbreak Continues
The DOH is now recommending that the public consider receiving an additional dose of the MMR vaccine as a preventive measure
Partially Submerged Kayak Found in Kahului Harbor
The kayak has two black paddles with the word Nash labeled on one of them. The paddles were stowed in the scuppers, which were opened.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, Oct. 21-27
DOT will conduct roadwork at various locations throughout Maui this week resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures
Transitioning from Trades to Light Winds This Weekend
We are transitioning from trade wind weather to light and variable winds today. Sunday muggy, hot conditions are expected. A moist southerly wind flow is forecast…
Lokelani Intermediate and Kīhei Elementary Lock Down, Man Seen with Rifle
At around 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, Lokelani Intermediate School and Kīhei Elementary were put on lock down.
AG Doug Chin Receives Champion for Social Justice Award
The award is intended to honor “courageous legal work in the face of public controversy that helps promote the interests of justice and preserves the integrity of the judiciary.”
