Maui News

About 7,300 customers, or 10% of total customers, remain out in various areas, including Upcountry, South, and East Maui. Crews restored more than half of the 20,000 customers impacted by the storm across the county throughout the day. Damage assessments and potential repairs are being stalled due to flash flooding, downed trees, and road closures like the one caused by a massive sinkhole in South Maui.

A powerful kona storm continues to hit Maui County, forcing widespread road closures from flooding, landslides, downed power lines and other infrastructure issues. The National Weather Service anticipates severe weather will last through Sunday for Maui County.

The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives advanced numerous bills relating to Native Hawaiian affairs that support housing, cultural preservation, and community support.

Maui Fire Department conducted floodwater rescues overnight in South Maui; also last night, dozens of people, who are now at a shelter, were cut off in Hāna due to road washout. Over the last 14 hours, some areas received more than 20 inches of rain (Kula) and wind gusts more than 70 mph (Kaunakakai).

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply advises all residents and visitors to conserve water during the prolonged kona storm due to safety concerns related to potential power and electronic system disruptions. Non-essential water use should be limited until conditions improve.

Starting this month, self-service bag tag stations will help streamline the travel experience by cutting down lobby wait times and congestion.

The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.

Maui Economic Opportunity will be suspending transportation services today, March 14, due to hazardous road conditions caused by the strong Kona storm overnight.

In an unusual creative collaboration, Hawaiʻi small businesses ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina have partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to showcase and fund the conservation of the state’s endangered birds.

In Osaka’s neon-soaked Dotonbori district, surprises come as sharp as a teppanyaki chef’s knife. Crowds stream through narrow streets. A massive 3D red crab teeters over a restaurant entrance. Nearby, a smiling dragon beckons; and the angry chef, Daruma Daijin. He has a very strict rule for diners: no double dipping in fried meat sauce!

The Maui Bus is ending its fixed route service for all routes by 7 p.m. today due to multiple road closures, flooding, low driver visibility and safety issues from a Kona storm impacting Maui County and other areas statewide.

The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island. The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.

The Maui Police Department is warning residents about “recovery scams” where fraudsters pose as investigators or government officials to steal more money from people who have already lost funds to previous scams. Police officials said these scammers contact victims through direct messages or online ads, promising to retrieve lost money or claiming the funds are […]

In coordination with the Maui Emergency Management Agency and County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, the American Red Cross opened a shelter on Lānaʻi shortly before 1 p.m. today at Lānai High & Elementary School Gym. Another shelter is scheduled to open at 4:30 p.m. today at the Hāna High School cafeteria.

State investigators issued new subpoenas and conducted fresh interviews this week as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the suspicious transfer of $35,000.

Due to an impending kona storm, organizers are canceling this month’s Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturday event, March 21, 2026.

About 10,000 customers remain out in various areas as crews restored half of affected customers in parts of South and Upcountry Maui this morning. Crews rerouted service to about 4,000 South Maui customers who lost power due to a large sinkhole along S. Kīhei Road around 4:50 a.m. today.

Organizers with ʻĀina Momona are seeking ocean users and stewards for a series of online focus groups starting March 24 to help shape a community-based framework for Hawaiʻi ocean projects. The “talk story” sessions aim to center the voices of those who live and work in relationship with the sea as decisions regarding ocean research […]

A large, prolonged kona storm continues to bring periods of heavy rain and flash flooding to Maui County and the rest of the state. Here is the latest County of Maui recap.

Ahead of the legislative crossover deadline, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted a slate of “good government” measures advanced by the House Committee on Judiciary. The bills have now crossed over to the Senate for further consideration.