Maui News
Power Restored to 387 on Maui During Darby
Maui Electric crews are responding to pockets of Upcountry – Upper Olinda, Meha/Hanamu and parts of Hāliʻimaile – as well as Lower Nāhiku as approximately 100 customers are experiencing power outages as of 2 p.m. today due to the effects of Tropical Storm Darby.
Reconnaissance Squadron Returns with Data on Darby’s Strength, Size
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has been flying through Darby all morning, providing valuable data as to Darby’s strength and size.
Tropical Storm Darby Photo Album
If you have photos of storm effects related to Darby, please send them to newsdesk@mauinow.com
Maui Commercial Port Closures
Coast Guard Captain of the Port closed Hawaiʻi and Maui County ports to all traffic.
Tropical Storm Darby Preparedness Tips
In Hawaiʻi, mountainous terrain accelerates hurricane and tropical storm winds causing extremely high winds that can destroy buildings, structures, trees, vegetation and crops.
Tropical Storm Darby: MAUI WARNING CANCELLED
TROPICAL STORM WARNING CANCELLED FOR MAUI COUNTY AS OF 5 P.M. All emergency shelters are closed as of this time. Piʻilani Highway in East Maui will be closed overnight due to flooding.
Kahului Airport Access Road to Open Overnight
The $56-million Airport Access Road is completed and will be open to the public July 23, 2016.
Conservation and Road Warnings for Maui County
Due to the arrival of Tropical Storm Darby, Maui County will be closing all outdoor park facilities on Saturday morning, July 23, 2016.
25 Gallon Sewage Spill at Kāʻanapali Parkway
Approximately 25 gallons of sewage entered into a storm drain leading to a drainage channel at Puʻu Kekaʻa.
Emergency Shelter Locations for Maui
All Maui shelters are scheduled to open at 7 p.m. today, Friday, July 22, except for Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi high schools as County crews prepare for Tropical Storm Darby.
No Overnight Camping Allowed During Storm
The Parks Department will be revoking all overnight camping permits at county beachparks this weekend due to Maui County being under a Tropical Storm Warning.
Motorists Urged to Avoid Travel on Hāna Highway During Storm
Residents and visitors are urged to refrain from using Hāna Highway for any non-essential travel until the storm conditions from Tropical Storm Darby subside.
Honuaʻula Project Still Alive, Public Hearing for Habitat Conservation Plan
Honuaʻula Partners LLC proposes to obtain an incidental take license from the BLNR for a 670-acre master-planned community in the Kīhei-Mākena region of Maui.
Governor’s Statement on Veto Override of SB 2077
Governor Ige on Thursday night issued a statement in response to the legislative override of his earlier veto of Senate Bill 2077 relating to Maui hospitals.
Lost Biker Spends Night in Molokaʻi Mountains
A 50-year-old man from Mountain View, California, is safe after spending Wednesday night in the mountainous terrain of Waikolu Valley on Molokaʻi.
Missing: Police Seek Help in Locating Kahului Man
The Maui Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Vincent “Vinnie” Martinez, 36, of Kahului who was reported missing on July 21, 2016 at 10:42 a.m.
Now OPEN: 3rd Landslide in 5 Days Forces Closure of Hana Hwy, Again
The Hāna Highway (360) is now OPEN in both directions as of 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016.
Capobianco Murder Trial Day 14: Evidence Handed Over to Police
Witness, Max Jones offered his testimony on Wednesday about a gruesome discovery at Nuaʻailua Bay, where he had gone with two others on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, to search for Carly “Charli” Scott.
83rd Recruit Class Joins Ranks of Maui Police Department
Thirteen Maui police recruits and three emergency services dispatch trainees were inducted into the Maui Police Department today during an oath and badge pinning ceremony at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului.
