Maui News
Eye of Irma Advances Toward Lower Florida Keys
The eye of Hurricane Irma was moving toward the lower Florida Keys as of 5 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept 10. The Category 4 hurricane had sustained winds of 130 mph
6 Mariners Rescued from Vessel off Maui
Six people were rescued from a 27-foot vessel taking on water off Maui, Saturday. Those aboard the Makaliʻi were safely towed to the Kīhei Small Boat Ramp
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Pocket Power Outage in Pi‘iholo, Downed Tree Limb on Power Line
Maui Now has received reports of a pocket power outage in the Piʻiholo area due to a downed tree limb from a Eucalyptus tree that had fallen on a power line.
Maui’s Pacific Disaster Center Monitors Hurricane Irma, Expresses “Grave Concern”
As Hurricane Irma strengthens again, teams with the Pacific Disaster Center in Kihei on Maui have expressed grave concern about its potential devastation.
Maui Speech Pathologists Honored with Education Merit Award
Speech and language pathologists on Maui were recognized today with a Team Excellence Award of Merit from the Hawaiʻi Department of Education.
Two ‘Īao Intermediate School Bus Routes Restored
Two ʻĪao Intermediate bus routes have been restored. Maui’s shortage of qualified school bus drivers is currently at seven, down from 11, three weeks ago.
UPDATE: Honoapi‘ilani Hwy Mile 17 Reopened
Police say the south-bound lane of the Honoapiilani Hwy is closed due to a traffic accident. The closure went into effect at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.
Expedia: Two Maui Beaches Named America’s Favorites in 2017
Kāʻanapali Beach and Lahaina have just been named as two of American’s favorite beaches in 2017. Expedia used destinations from its annual Flip Flop Report
Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Okay After Being Hooked
The monk seal pup named Kaimana, who became a public and media darling after being born on the popular Waikīkī beach of the same name was hooked on Labor Day.
Florida Bracing for Weekend Impact from Hurricane Irma
Residents across Florida are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irma as it continues on a path towards the state this weekend.
Maui Waena in Top 5 for Intermediate Enrollment
At 1,176, Maui Waena has the 4th highest enrollment for an intermediate school in Hawaiʻi for the 2017-2018 school year.
DLNR Halts Aquarium Fish Permits After Hawai‘i High Court Ruling
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it has discontinued the issuance and renewal of aquarium fish permits pending further guidance.
‘Īao Valley State Monument to Close Again for Two Months
The Department of Land Natural Resources plans to close ʻĪao Valley State Monument again, this time for two months beginning on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
UPDATE: NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 8.1 Chiapas, Mexico Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after an 8.1 earthquake reported at 6:49 p.m. HST on Sept. 7, 2017 off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
How to Prepare if Irma, Harvey Hit Hawaiʻi
Most powerful Atlantic hurricane to hit Florida on the eve of Hawaii’s worst hurricane anniversary
Maui Crime Stoppers Seeks Help Identifying Individuals in Threatening Case
One of the men allegedly threatened the victims with a black folding knife in Makawao and questioned them regarding the theft of a cooler and beer in Kanaio.
Hawai‘i Among Top 20 States for Graduates Taking ACT
Hawaiʻi’s public school students continue to see steady growth in meeting college readiness benchmarks in Reading & Science according to new ACT results.
Public Meeting on Sea Level Rise in Kaunakakai, Sept. 12
Rising sea levels will increase the occurrence and severity of coastal erosion and flooding, threatening coastal communities along low-lying shores.
Pipeline Lowest in 16 Years: Additional $41 M Secured for Highways in Hawai‘i
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Highways Division will receive an additional $41,149,572 in funding for its Federal-aid Highway Program
Gabbard Leads OFF Act to End Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard introduced legislation seeking an end to the nation’s reliance on Fossil Fuels, and a transition to a clean energy economy by 2035.
