Maui News
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 5, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna.
DAR: October Sees Greatest Number of Shark Bites
For centuries, traditional Hawaiian chants have warned about an increased risk of shark bites in the fall, when the wiliwili tree blooms.
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Haleakalā Highway Lane Reopens at Hāna Highway
UPDATE: 8 a.m.: The intersection has been cleared and is completely open.
High Enterococci Count at Hanakaoʻo Beach
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaoʻo Beach in Lahaina, Maui.
MPD-Baldwin HS Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Oct. 6
Members of the MPD and Baldwin High School administration, faculty and staff will participate in a Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise.
Hawai‘i to Challenge ‘Travel Ban 3.0’
Hawai‘i filed supplemental briefing with the United States Supreme Court today regarding the Hawaii v. Trump litigation.
Maui’s Kama‘ole Parks Reopened After Shark Incident
Maui ocean safety lifeguards closed the beaches and ocean waters between Kama‘ole Beach Park I and Kama‘ole Beach Park III due to a shark incident today.
9 Maui Volunteers Assisting in Ongoing Red Cross Efforts
A total of 62 Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to provide shelter, food, comfort and hope to victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
High Surf Advisory, Choppy Surf for East Facing Shores
The NWS says strong trades are producing rough and choppy surf along east facing shores and that conditions are expected to last through Friday
Gale Warning for Pailolo & Alenuihaha Channels
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Gale Warning for Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
AG Sessions Announces Project Safe Neighborhoods to Reduce Crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced several Department of Justice actions to reduce the rise of violent crime in America.
Community Volunteers Needed to Provide Tax Help
The IRS and its partners are looking for volunteers that are interested in taking a little time to learn about taxes and then helping others by preparing federal income tax returns for free.
Wind Advisory Issued for Maui, Kaho‘olawe, Lānaʻi
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Maui, Kaho‘olawe and Lānaʻi, in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Maui Power Update 2: All Power Restored to Ha‘ikū Area
There is a power outage in the Ha‘ikū area. Maui Electric responders are en route.
Shark Sighting Temporarily Closes Mākena Beach
Maui County lifeguards at Mākena State Park closed the beach and directed swimmers to exit the water because of a shark sighting shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday.
UPDATE: Missing Colorado Dog Found
The Maui Humane Society is thrilled to report that Ezra has been found by our Humane Enforcement team!
Council Member to Propose Bills to Protect Archaeological, Cultural Sites
The proposals offer solutions to key issues raised during the council’s discussions regarding a temporary moratorium on sand mining in Central Maui.
Hawaiʻi Comes Together for Lei of Aloha for Las Vegas
To show support, a group on Maui is currently working on a mile-long Lei of Aloha to send to Las Vegas.
Hawai‘i Receives $700,000+ in Mylan Settlement
Hawai‘i has joined the U.S., the District of Columbia and all 49 states in settling allegations against Mylan Inc., maker of the EpiPen…
UPDATE: Crews Douse 3 Grass Fires Along Honoapi‘ilani
Maui fire crews extinguished three separate grass fires along the Honoapi‘ilani Highway around midday Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.
