Maui News
Old Haleakalā Highway Repairs—A‘alele to Kala—July 10–17
There will be 24-hour lane shifts on Old Haleakalā Highway in both directions between A‘alele Street and Kala Road for roadway construction from Friday, July 10, through Friday, July 17.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Congress & Governor Comment on Army Reduction Plans
Today, the U.S. Army announced plans to reduce its end-strength by 40,000 soldiers over the next two years, shrinking Schofield Barracks by 1,214 soldiers (from 15,687 to 14,473) and Fort Shafter by 229 soldiers (from 2,233 to 2,004) by the end of fiscal year 2017.
UPDATE: National Weather Service Extends Small Craft Advisory
The National Weather Service this morning issued a small craft advisory, which remains in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Ela to Kick Up High Surf on East-Facing Shores on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores this morning at 8:30 a.m., in effect from Friday morning at 6 a.m. through Sunday morning at 6 a.m.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ela to Bring Muggy Weekend Weather
Tropical Storm Ela, now located about 575 miles east of Hilo, is expected to weaken and pass north of the state over the weekend.
Tropical Depression Four-E Reaches Storm Status
The storm formerly known as Tropical Depression Four-E has gained enough strength to reach tropical storm status, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in its 11 p.m. update Wednesday.
MPD Asks for Assistance in Alleged Sexual Assault Case
The Maui Police Department and Maui Crime Stoppers ask the public’s assistance in identifying a male who allegedly sexually assaulted a 21-year-old woman on July 5 between 1 and 3:30 p.m. within the parking lot of the Maui Ocean Center.
UPDATE: Kahului Crash Victims Identified, Arrest Made
The two victims of the July 6 crash have been identified. The Hāʻiku driver who tried to flee was apprehended, arrested and released pending investigation.
Tropical Depression Four-E Remains Weak
The National Weather Service’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu issued and update at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, regarding Tropical Depression Four-E, located about 735 miles east-southeast of Hilo.
United Airlines Passengers Asked to Check Flight Status
United Airlines experience computer problems nationwide, then a briefer problem at the Honolulu Airport this morning, which caused some temporary delays for outbound flights from Hawai‘i.
Kaupo Residents Asked to Conserve Water
The Maui County Department of Water Supply requests that its customers in Kaupo conserve water due to lack of rainfall.
Waterline Replacement Project in Wailuku on Thursday Evening
Due to a waterline replacement project on Wednesday evening, July 8, Lower Main Street in Wailuku will be open to one-lane traffic only between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday morning July 9, between Ainahou Place and Nakila Place.
Tropical Depression Expected to Dissipate
The National Weather Service’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu has issued and update regarding Tropical Depression Four-E at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.
UPDATE: High Surf Advisory Cancelled
The National Weather Service has continued its the high surf advisory for the south-facing shores of Maui County until 6 p.m. this evening.
Tropical Depression Forms From Low Pressure System E-SE of Hilo
he National Hurricane Center has officially classified an organizing low-pressure system east-southeast of Hilo as Tropical Depression Four-E.
Victim of Fatal Haleakalā Crash Identified
The victim has been identified as Zhongming Zhang, 75, from Chengdu Province, People’s
Republic of China.
Hurricane Center: Tropical Cyclone Likely to Form Later Today
The National Weather Service’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu has issued an update today, Tuesday, July 7, at 2 p.m. for the Central North Pacific (between 140°W and 180°W).
Parade Staging Criminal Trespass Case Forwarded to Prosecuter
Not a single horse and rider was deterred from participating in the 50th Makawao Fourth of July Paniolo Parade, despite the presence of a large digital sign threatening legal action.
Emergency Rule Proposed for Access to Mauna Kea Summit
The proposed rule promotes safe access to the Mauna Kea summit on Hawai‘i Island by scheduling nighttime hours during which individuals “may not remain within a designated restricted area and also prohibits the presence of camping-related supplies within the restricted areas at all hours.”
Rotary International to Celebrate 100 Years in Hawaiʻi
Rotary International District 5000 will celebrate “100 Years of Service with Aloha” in Hawaiʻi on Wednesday, July 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., with a grand lūʻau at Lanikuhonua at the Ko Olina Resort.
