Maui News
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 12, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
UPDATE 2: Traffic Jammed on Haleakalā Highway Due to Construction Work
Drivers who have finally made their way down Haleakalā Highway to Hāna Highway now report that despite what they thought to be emergency vehicle lights, there appears to be no accident after all.
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Maui County: Imagine A Day Without Water
The Department of Water Supply is taking part in a national education campaign to engage the public and officials about how water is essential, invaluable and needs investment.
HDOT Director Ford Fuchigami to Join Office of the Governor
HDOT Director Ford Fuchigami will join the Office of the Governor as the Administrative Director, beginning Nov. 1, 2017.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Maui Waters
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, for Maui County windward waters, Ma‘alaea Bay and Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel waters.
Governor Proclaims October Cyber Security Awareness Month
Oct. 2017 is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Hawai‘i and free cyber safety workshops are being offered to the public throughout the month.
The Battle for Water Continues in East Maui
The State Commission on Water Resource Management heard final arguments on a petition to establish minimum flow standards for more than 20 streams diverted by A&B subsidiary EMI
FLASH FLOOD WARNING Cancelled
UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: The National Weather Service has CANCELLED the FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the ISLAND OF MAUI.
Traffic Alert: Car Accident Reported Near Scenic Lookout, Māʻalaea
Maui Now has received information regarding a two car crash near the scenic lookout at Māʻalaea, one of the vehicles involved has flipped over.
Maui Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD ADVISORY for MAUI ISLAND in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Spirit of Survival Walk Against Breast Cancer, Oct. 21
The third annual Maui Spirit of Survival Walk Against Breast Cancer will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, along the Wailea Coastal path
Maui Blood Drives for October
The Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi hosts a series of blood drives this week on Maui. The first one will be on Oct. 16, at UH Maui College Pilina Building from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Sen. Schatz Criticizes NOAA Administrator Nomination
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on the president’s nomination of Barry Myers as administrator of NOAA.
Rep. Gabbard Supports Legislation to Ban Bump Stocks
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard supports bipartisan legislation as an original cosponsor to ban the manufacture, sale and use of “bump stocks” and similar devices.
Sen. Hirono: ‘We Can’t Be Nice’ About Fighting for Native Hawaiian Programs
“This administration has no regard for minority communities and native peoples, evidenced by proposed cuts in federal funding to Native Hawaiian programs.”
NWS: Wind & Rain to Increase Over Next Few Days
Strengthening trade winds will bring moisture to Hawai‘i from the east which will interact with an approaching upper level trough from the north.
UPDATE: Kama‘ole Parks Open After 8-foot Tiger Shark Sighting
Maui Police Department announced that Kama‘ole Beach Parks I, II and III are closed due to a shark sighting.
Sen. Schatz on Trump’s Threat to NBC
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement today following President Donald Trump’s threat to challenge NBC’s broadcast license.
Downed Tree Closes Hāna Hwy in Kīpahulu
Hāna Highway (Route ) 31 at mile marker 42 in Kipahulu is closed due to a downed tree. Maui County is responding.
Pulehu Brush Fire on Maui 75% Contained
Fire crews on Tuesday, Oct. 10, continued the mop up phase on the three brush fires that scorched an estimated 100 acres of fallow sugar cane land in Pulehu.
