Maui News
Maui Police Anticipate Crowd of 30,000 at Lahaina Halloween
Maui police anticipate a crowd of at least 30,000 at the upcoming Halloween festivities in Lahaina this year, in part because the event falls on a Friday, just ahead of the weekend. The projections are slightly ahead of last year when an estimated 28,000 people attended the event.
Dispute Over Stream Flow Continues after Celebratory Release
Days after the celebratory release of water at ʻĪao, parties involved in the settlement remain at odds over the amount of water being returned in Wailuku.
List of Closures and Cancellations For Maui County Due to Ana
The following are a list of closures and cancellations that were made in anticipation of the approach of potential for severe weather associated with Ana.
Malika Dudley Hired as Chief Meteorologist
Maui Now and Big Island Now are pleased to announce a new addition of Malika Dudley to our news team as the Chief Meteorologist for both online publications.
UPDATE: 5 p.m. 10/15/14, Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Hawaiʻi County
In the best case scenario ANA goes well south and is nothing but a high surf event. The worst case scenario is landfall which could bring flooding rains, extreme winds, storm surge and coastal flooding.
Hawaii DOE to Close Hawaiʻi Island Public Schools on Friday
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced the closure of Hawaiʻi Island public schools on Friday due to the anticipation of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Ana.
UPDATE 2 p.m. 10/15/14: Onset of Ana Impacts to Begin Friday
Potential threats include flash flooding, strong and damaging winds, and coastal inundation over the main Hawaiian Island Friday through Monday.
Emergency Proclamation Signed as Ana Approaches State
Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ana, which is forecast to impact the state this weekend, possibly as a hurricane.
Maui Residents Asked to Prepare Now for Possible Storm Impacts
County officials are urging Maui County residents to prepare now for possible storm impacts from Ana. The Mayor advises the public should prepare in advance by getting your seven day supply of food, fueling your vehicles, securing your homes and making sure you have an evacuation plan ready.
Salvation Army Ramps Up Preparations Ahead of Ana
Organization leaders say they have teams and volunteers situated on each island that are ready to go into action as needed, and are prepared to respond with community assistance on the major Hawaiian Islands.
UPDATE 11 a.m. 10/15/14: Ana Forecast to Make Gradual NW Turn
Forecasters with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center say Ana remains at tropical storm strength and is forecast to gradually intensify, and become a hurricane later today or tonight.
Traffic Incident at Maui Marathon Nets Grand Jury Indictment
The man accused of driving through a crowd near the start of the Maui Marathon, was arrested on a Grand Jury indictment according to new information released by Maui Police.
Ana Gradually Intensifying, Hurricane Watch Possible Later Today
Tropical Storm Ana is forecast to gradually intensify through tomorrow night, and may become a hurricane later today or tonight.
Maui’s First Humpback Sighting of 2014 Near Māla
Crews aboard two vessels reported spotting Maui’s first humpback whale of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, offshore of Māla Wharf in West Maui.
Driver in Haʻikū Crash Succumbs to Injuries
A Haʻikū man has since died of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash reported on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, on West Kuiaha Road, police said. Police have since identified the man as 26-year-old…
Suspect Sought in Alleged Theft of High End Merchandise
Police say several pairs of high end sunglasses with a total value of more than $1,200 dollars was taken in the alleged incident.
Tropical Storm Ana on Track to Become Hurricane
Tropical Storm Ana is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. A 5-day storm track places the system along the south edge of Hawaiʻi Island on Saturday, and south of Maui County on Sunday morning.
Haleakalā Entrance Fee Hikes Proposed
The increase will more than double the admission for individuals, motorcycles and vehicle passes over the next few years. Haleakalā National Park on Maui is proposing an entrance fee hike that is scheduled to begin in 2015 and continue with incremental increases through 2017.
Developers Break Ground on New Kihei Luxury Real Estate
The Hunt Development Group held a ground breaking ceremony for their new 17-acre Nuʻu ʻĀina luxury real estate project in South Maui.
VIDEO: Water, Tears Flow After Decade Long Battle at ʻĪao
“We’re hopeful that with the return of stream flow to Nā Wai ʻEhā (The Four Waters) that this can be the latest in the ripple that will create a wave that carries forward for many generations yet to come,” said Kapua Sproat of Earthjustice.
