Maui News
Medical Marijuana on Maui: Talking Law with David Sereno
Medical marijuana dispensaries will be on Maui, so what does it mean for patients, growers and others? Attorney David Sereno has details on what’s changing.
Public Urged to Take Final Precautions in Advance of Hurricane Lester
The Maui County Civil Defense Agency today announced that with the onset of impacts of Hurricane Lester expected Friday night, the public is urged to plan accordingly and to take final precautions.
Maui County Courts to Close Due to Projected Severe Weather
State courthouses and judiciary offices in Maui County will be closing at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, due to severe weather conditions being projected by the National Weather Service.
Maui County School Closures Due to Lester
All Department of Education schools and offices in Maui County will be closing at noon on Friday, Sept. 2, due to preparations for Hurricane Lester.
Power Restored to 7,817 Customers in Upcountry and Nāpili
Maui Electric crews restored power to approximately 7,817 customers in the Upcountry area and Nāpili due to effects from Tropical Storm Madeline.
Hirono Denounces Trump’s Immigration Speech as “Bizarre, Offensive”
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono took to Twitter to fire back at Donald Trump after his latest speech on immigration. As the only immigrant currently serving in the US Senate, Senator Hirono has been the leading advocate for family unity in fixing what she called a “broken immigration system.” As a member of the Senate […]
Laumaka Furlough Escapee Apprehended on Molokaʻi
Furlough escapee, George Alberts Goings, III was charged Tuesday with 2nd degree escape, a class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Maui Closures Due to Lester
Below is a list of closures associated with Hurricane Lester for Maui County. The list is updated regularly to reflect the most current updates and information. Please check back frequently for the latest.
BREAKING: Maui Hospital Phased Closures Announced
After facing what they called a “dismal outlook” of the hospitals’ operations without a public-private partnership, the Hawai‘i Health Systems – Maui Region’s Board of Directors decided in an afternoon meeting today, to enact phased closures of beds and potential hospital services.
LESTER UPDATES: Lester Continues Weakening
Lester has crossed into the Central Pacific and is now being monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Maui Officials Urge Public to Stay Alert as Madeline Advances
Officials are not anticipating opening any shelters, but shelter teams are on standby should the need to open shelters arise. Expeditions’ Lānaʻi Ferry has canceled the 6:45 a.m. boat from Lahaina and the 8 a.m. boat from Lānaʻi
New Ocean Home for Six Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
After two years of growing and helping to educate visitors to Maui Ocean Center, six Hawaiian green sea turtles are released to the ocean for the first time.
Detective Finds Muddy Cell Phone Case in Capobianco’s 4Runner
A detective with the Maui Police Department was among the witnesses who testified on Tuesday in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco. Capobianco is standing trial for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Carly “Charli” Scott, and for setting her vehicle on fire. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Scott was 27-years-old […]
8 p.m. Summary of Madeline Weather Effects for Maui County
Here is a summary of the expected weather conditions for Maui County as Madeline approaches and affects Hawaii County. Meteorologist Malika Dudley will be doing LIVE…
MADELINE UPDATES: Storm Warning Cancelled
Check here for forecast updates on Madeline throughout the day specific to Maui County.
Storm Preparedness Tips for Madeline and Lester
A list of preparedness tips offered by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, Maui Electric Company, and the Red Cross can be found here, as well as other helpful reminders.
DLNR Closes State Forest and Parks Ahead of Madeline
Division of State Parks – Polipoli State Park will be closed, but all other Maui State Parks will remain open on Wednesday, and with considerations based on storm assessment for closure on Thursday.
Big Island Public Schools to Close Wednesday and Thursday due to Madeline
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education plans to close public schools on Hawaiʻi Island on Wednesday, Aug. 31 and Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 as Hurricane Madeline continues its path towards Hawaiʻi. Closures are being made in anticipation of severe weather.
Capobianco Trail: Cadaver Dogs Alert Searchers to Wooded Area
Capobianco Trial: The cadaver dogs were used in two searches, the first of which was conducted on Feb. 20, 2014, 11 days after Charli Scott had gone missing.
Maui Pools, Parks Facilities to Close for Employee Training
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced a series of partial closures of pools, recreation offices and permit offices for department-wide trainings that will be held in each district. Due to the expected weather impacts of Hurricanes Madeline and Lester, closures may be enacted for either weather or training purposes. The closures, by district, are scheduled as follows:
