Maui News
$600K Awarded for Climate Change Studies in Hawai‘i
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Pacific Islands Climate Science Center will award universities and other partners over $600K for studies that will assess the potential effects of climate change in and around Hawai‘i.
Maui Fire Department and EMS Respond to Incidents at Red Sand Beach, Hāna
Maui Fire Department and EMS personnel responded to two separate medical incidents at Red Sand Beach today.
The first incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Maui Fire Department Responds to Numerous Storm-Related Incidents
Maui Fire Department personnel responded to numerous storm-related incidents on Jan. 2, 2015.
UPDATE: Maui Electric Company Crews Continue to Restore Power
As of 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, Maui Electric Company crews have restored power to all customers on Moloka‘i and a majority of customers in Kahului and Wailuku.
Increased Med-QUEST Doctor Reimbursement Rates Extended for Six Months
The Med-QUEST Division (MQD) of the state Department of Human Services has announced that it will extend its increased reimbursement rate through June 30, 2015 for certain services provided by qualified primary care physicians (PCPs).
UPDATE: Central, South Maui, Upcountry Asked to Continue Conserving Water
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply asks water consumers in Makawao/Olinda, Upper Kula, Kahului to Kīhei and Maui Meadows, and ‘Īao Valley to continue conserving water.
BRIEF: Wind Advisory Canceled for Maui County
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the wind advisory for Maui County.
UPDATE: Haleakalā Summit Remains Closed Due to Ice, Debris, No Power
Due to heavy ice on Haleakalā’s summit park road, road debris, and lack of power, the Summit District remains closed until further notice. Kipahulu District is open but there are many downed trees and rocks on Hāna Highway. The pools are closed due to high water.
Downed Trees, Debris Cut Power in Maui and Moloka‘i
High storm winds brought down trees and debris in electrical lines last night, keeping Maui Electric crews busy as they continue to respond to numerous outages on Maui and Moloka‘i this morning, MECO reported at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3.
UPDATE: Maui Electric Continues Responding to Outages
Maui Electric crews continue to respond to multiple outages on Maui and Moloka‘i on Jan. 3, 2015.
List of Road Closures on Maui
Waipalani Road in Haiku is impassable due to power lines blocking both directions. Alii Drive in Wailuku is…
Report Storm-Related Damage to Maui County
Individuals and businesses are asked to report damages to the County of Maui Civil Defense Agency. This information will ensure…
All Water Customers on Maui, Moloka’i Asked to Conserve Water
Due to power failures caused by the current windstorm, approximately 50 percent of the water system pumping capacity is off line…
Power Outages, Trees Down, Power Lines Across Roadways
A Maui Electric spokesperson tells us crews are currently responding to outages in parts of Kula and Haiku. Customers can also report any outages by calling
Scientists Size up Puʻu ʻŌʻō on 32nd Anniversary
Jan. 3, 2015 marks the 32nd year since Puʻu ʻŌʻō first erupted on Hawai‘i Island in Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone.
Polyface Farm Managers to Present Talk on Soil Regeneration
A soil regeneration presentation will be held at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College in Ike Lea on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Maui Mayor Accompanies Sabers to Maui’s First Rose Parade
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa and wife Ann attended the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day festivities, traveling with the Sabers to witness the historical event at the 126th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
MEDB Seminar to Offer ‘Legal Toolkit’
“Legal Toolkit,” a seminar about starting up a small business, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcolm Center.
Nine Fire-Related Incidents Reported in Maui County on New Year’s Eve/Day
Between 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, and 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, Maui Fire Department crews responded to nine fire-related incidents.
Maui County Crime Log Dec. 21-27: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
The Maui Police Department responded to 21 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts, and 13 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over the seven-day period between Dec. 21 and 27, 2014.
