Maui News
Tropical Storm Warning Added to Advisories for Maui
A tropical storm watch has been added to the advisories affecting Maui County due to hurricane/tropical storm Iselle. Until early Wednesday morning, Aug. 6, only Hawai’i County had been issued with a tropical storm watch.
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees Associated with Storms
Hawaiian Airlines announced that it will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers who need to change travel plans due to Hurricanes Iselle and Julio.
Iselle Impacts Young Brothers Shipping Schedule
Young Brothers, Limited issued an advisory saying it will not be able to sail its Thursday barge to Kahului under current forecasts associated with Hurricane Iselle.
Maui Continues Preparations for Iselle’s Stormy Weather
At 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, Hurricane Iselle was located 710 miles ESE of Hilo, and 820 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui. The system was moving WNW at 15 mph, and has maximum sustained winds near 85 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane.
Fire Causes $6,600 in Damage to Nāhiku Cottage
When fire crews from Hāna arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke showing from the eaves of the single family home, and some flames near the front door. The incident was reported at 7:57 a.m., at a 500 square foot cottage located in Upper Nāhiku.
List of Closures and Cancellations for Maui County
The following is a summary of closures in Maui County due to impending tropical storms Iselle and Julio.
Schools in Maui County to Close Due to Storms
All schools in Maui County will be closed Thursday, Aug. 7 in anticipation of Tropical Storms Iselle and Julio.
Mariners Urged to Prep for ‘Extreme’ Seas Around Hawai’i
Once the storm begins to impact the islands, emergency responders may not be able to assist those in danger.
Flash-Flood Watch Begins Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a flash-flood watch for the state OF Hawai’i, in effect from Thursday, 4 a.m. to Friday, 6 a.m.
Heavy Rain, Flooding Forecast as Iselle Approaches Hawaiʻi
A Flood Potential Outlook for the state says heavy rain and flash flooding are possible Thursday and Friday. A tropical storm warning was also issued for offshore waters between 40 and 240 nautical miles around Hawaiʻi.
MauiGrown Coffee Takes Top Honors at Cupping Competition
MauiGrown Coffee reaffirmed their place in the coffee world by tying for first place for their Maui Mokka Natural coffee. Sharing the title was Aloha Hills Kona Coffee.
BRIEF: 2nd Friday Cancelled in Lahaina Due to Iselle
The Second Friday in Lahaina Town Party that had been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, has since been cancelled due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Iselle, which is expected to impact Maui County as a tropical storm beginning on Thursday.
Hurricane Iselle Expected to Impact Maui as Tropical Storm
At this time county officials anticipate a mid-level tropical storm with sustained winds of 50 mph, potential flash flooding and high surf.
ʻOheʻo Pools to Close Tuesday to Service Monitoring Equipment
The ʻOheʻo Stream in the Kīpahulu section of Haleakalā National Park in East Maui will be closed beginning on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, while crews service monitoring equipment.
Hurricane Preparedness Tips, Building a Kit
Store a seven day supply of water you can use for drinking, cooking, and bathing and…
Hokama Urges Long-Term Action on Federal Transportation Funding
Council Member Riki Hokama is calling on Hawaiʻi elected officials in Congress to support and advocate for long-term transportation funding to make sure counties can invest in significant infrastructure for the community.
8 People Rescued After Vessel Sinks in Kaiwi Channel
A 21-foot recreational vessel had sunk and that those aboard were clinging to three kayaks that they tied together. The incident was reported on Sunday in the Kaiwi Channel, about 12 miles west of Molokaʻi.
Hurricane Iselle Continues on Track Toward Hawaiʻi
The system was located about 1,245 miles east of Hilo, and 1,345 miles ESE of Kahului this morning, and was moving west at 10 mph. The system has sustained winds of 140 mph and is expected to move into the Central Pacific sometime on Tuesday.
Federal Grant Supports Maui’s Hui No Ke Ola Pono
Hui No Ke Ola Pono on Maui is among a list of six Native Hawaiian health care centers in the state that will receive a share of more than $12.3 million in federal grand funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
12-year-old Boy Rescued While Windsurfing at Kanahā
A 12-year-old boy from Japan is safe after being rescued while windsurfing in waters near Kanahā Beach in Kahului on Thursday.
