Maui News
UPDATE: Flossie Maintains Strength, WARNING remains, up to 15 Inches of Rain Possible
The system was located 580 miles E of Kahului; 635 miles E of Kaunakakai; and 610 miles E of Lanai City at 8 a.m. It has maximum sustained winds near 65 mph. Heavy rainfall is expected as early as Monday morning over Hawaiʻi County and Monday afternoon over Maui County, spreading to Oʻahu by Monday night.
WARNING for Maui and Hawaii Counties, Rainfall Projected at 6-10 Inches
As of 2 a.m., on Sunday, July 28, 2013, Flossie was located about 600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, and 690 miles E of Kahului (between latitude 19.7 N and longitude 145.8 W. The system was moving west at 20 mph, and had maximum sustained winds near 65 mph. Minimum central pressure was 996 mb or 29.41 inches.
Flossie Expected to Near Big Island in 60 to 72 Hours
The NWS forecasts possibly 6-10 inches of rain and potential sustained winds of 30-40 mph in some parts of the state as early as Monday. High surf and some storm surge is also predicted in some coastal areas.
Lahaina Moped Operator Dies in Head-On Kahana Crash
A 19-year-old Maui man suffered fatal injuries as the result of a motor vehicle crash in Kahana on Thursday night, police said.
Old Lahaina Lūʻau, Aloha Mixed Plate Earn Public Service Commendation
Staff members are credited with taking initiative in helping to remove debris from three grounded vessels along the west Maui shoreline after the vessels broke free from moorings near Māla Wharf during high surf conditions in May.
Volunteers Sought for Creation of New Makawao Mountain Bike Trail
The new mountain biking trail will run parallel to the existing multi-use trail for approximately two miles along the eastern leg of the Kahakapao Loop Trail.
Haleakalā Headquarters Parking Lot Closure, July 29 to Aug. 13
The Headquarters Visitor Center passenger car parking lot, at Haleakalā National Park will be closed from 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29 through August 13, 2013, park officials announced.
Flossie Could Bring Wet Weather to Hawaiʻi by Monday
By early next week, forecasters say the system may approach from the east, bringing an increase in clouds and showers across the island chain.
Kahului Roads, Airport Slated for Millions in Transportation Upgrades
Five separate appropriations totaling more than $57 million were made for different projects at Kahului Airport.
Maui Police Identify Minit Stop Robbery Suspects
Joyner D. Recheungel, 25, and Rowan Sombelon, 24, were both formally charged with first degree robbery and three counts of first degree terroristic threatening.
Hawai‘i Gets $1.5M for Endangered Species Conservation
The allocation includes: $578,250 for the acquisition of 635 acres of forested land on O‘ahu; $445,331 for planning of the Kaua‘i Seabird Habitat Conservation Program; and $508,348 for the Kaua‘i Nēnē Island-wide Habitat Conservation Plan.
First Inouye Innovation Award Headlines MEDB fundraiser
“This award was inspired by the senator’s unwavering commitment to the application of science and technology to solve challenges around us.”
Dermatologist with Maui Roots Hired by Maui Medical Group
Dr. Cook is a graduate of St. Anthony Junior Senior High School on Maui, and was born and raised on the island of Maui.
Wastewater from Injection Well Traced to Kahekili Beach
Earthjustice claims findings of a final study show wastewater injected at the Lahaina facility travels underground and ends up in the ocean offshore of Kahekili Beach, contributing pollutants to nearshore waters.
Red Cross Seeking Disaster Volunteers in Hāna
The American Red Cross, Maui Chapter is seeking volunteers in the East Maui community of Hāna to assist in damage assessment following local disaster situations.
UPDATE: 3 Arrested in Masked Robbery of Wailuku Minit Stop
Two local men wearing hooded sweaters and masks entered the convenience store at around 6:50 a.m. One of the men was carrying what appeared to be a semi-automatic pistol, and the other was carrying a pipe.
VIDEO: Suspicious Fires are “Burning Up” Maui Resources
The suspicious fire in Kaupō burned up $82,000 in county funds over a nine-day period, utilized 90 firefighters, and burned a total of 87 acres.
Maui Police Seek Suspect in Alleged Sunglass Theft
According to police reports, the man allegedly removed a pair of sunglasses valued at $670, without paying for them.
$6.7 M in Airport Upgrades to Support Booming Visitor Industry
The funds come as the US Senate prepares to consider legislation later this week that would fund a number of other transportation initiatives, including support for Kalaupapa air travel.
Strict Communication Guidelines Considered as Investigation Looms
A new venue in protecting employees may have to be developed, as scrutiny builds over previous business practices that involved more open lines of communication.
