Maui News
No immediate damages reported after Monday evening’s Tornado Warning on Molokaʻi
Officials with the County of Maui reported no immediate damages following a Tornado Warning issued for Molokaʻi on Monday night. Molokaʻi residents are advised to call the Molokaʻi non-emergency number for Maui Police Department at 808-553-5355 to report damages.
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Special Marine Warning with threat of thunderstorms and waterspouts
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Big Island leeward, southeast and windward waters until 3:45 p.m. At 1:50 p.m., a line of showers capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts over 34 knots was located over FAD Buoy A, or near Discovery Harbour, moving northeast at 30 knots. Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater are in the forecast.
Update: Tornado Warning canceled for Molokaʻi, Flood Advisory until 11:30 p.m., Jan. 8, 2024
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency reports that the Tornado Warning that was in effect for Molokaʻi through 7:45 p.m. has since been canceled, but the public is advised to be aware of changing weather conditions this evening.
Updates/Power Restored: More than 1,200 customers impacted by power outage in West Maui
As of 11:10 p.m. power was restored to the remaining 50 customers in West Maui. To report an outage on Maui, call the Hawaiian Electric Company 24/7 trouble line at 808-871-7777.
Fundraiser launched for family of Maui shark bite victim Jay Carter of Haʻikū
A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of Jason “Jay” Carter, the 39-year-old resident of Haʻikū who died Dec. 30 from a shark bite while surfing at Pāʻia Bay on the North Shore of Maui.
Twogood Kayaks owner cited for lack of commercial permit after ocean rescue of his Oʻahu clients
Robert Twogood was cited for not having a commercial permit to operate in state waters after lifeguards had to rescue 21 of his kayakers off of Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse on Oʻahu.
Gopher snake found on Molokaʻi in shipping container
A live snake was found in a shipping container on Moloka‘i this morning while it was being unloaded at a hardware store in Kaunankakai, state officials said. Maui County Police on Moloka‘i were called to the hardware store shortly after 8 a.m. and arriving officers shot the snake with a pellet gun. The snake measured about 20-inches long and has been identified as a non-venomous gopher snake.
Off-Broadway musical ‘Daddy Long Legs’ comes to ProArts Playhouse on Maui
The musical is based on the classic novel by Jean Webster who also was the creator of “Les Miserables.”
Maui Youth & Family Services seeking foster parents
The program helps youth who are not able to receive care in their own home but can achieve stability and growth in a caring atmosphere where they can receive parental supervision, guidance and support.
UH: Maui’s trees are taller than previously thought; findings could impact water yields, fire risk
A groundbreaking new 30-meter Maui Forest Height Map reveals that trees on the Valley Isle are taller than previously thought. UH researchers say the findings provide critical information needed to accurately evaluate the upstream freshwater yield, a crucial consideration for town planning in watersheds like Lahaina.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following preliminary 7.0 Indonesia earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a (preliminary 7.0 moment) 6.7 magnitude earthquake reported at 10:59 a.m. HST on Jan. 8, 2024 in the Kepulauan Talaud Indonesia region. The USGS reports that the quake was located 100 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines.
University of Hawaiʻi: Where are all our island people in the ocean sciences?
“As descendants of the ocean, the dearth of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in ocean science seems inconsonant,” writes a team of University of Hawaiʻi authors in an article published in a special issue of Oceanography.
Big Island police investigating fatal house fire in Ocean View
Detectives from Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Criminal Investigation Section are investigating a structure fire that killed an elderly man early Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2024, in Ocean View.
UHMC seeking pre-nursing students
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is seeking Maui pre-nursing students for the Spring 2024 Kealahoʻimai TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Prep Course.
Maui sustainability program gets $300K in USDA funding for project in wake of Maui wildfires
The Puʻuhonua Kauluwehi project will collaboratively establish a network of biocultural refuges supporting the cultivation of native plants to accelerate landscape-scale ecological restoration, food security, and community well-being strategies.
Cold front near Kauaʻi continues path down island chain through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect through Tuesday afternoon as a cold front makes its way down the island chain.
Jan. 25 grace period approaching to submit SBA disaster loan applications
The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has passed; however, Hawaiʻi residents and businesses have been granted a 45-day grace period, until Thursday, Jan. 25, to submit their US Small Business Administration disaster loan applications for property damage caused by wildfires.
Update/Police ID victim: Maui man dies in traffic collision on Hawaiʻi Island
A 31-year-old Maui man who died in a single-vehicle collision on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Kailua-Kona, has been positively identified as Christopher Keaulama Liftee of Kīhei, Maui.
Hoʻōla Maui reaches milestone in the cleanup of Lahaina
The partners reached a milestone in the cleanup of Lahaina with: 1,481 Tax Map Keys (TMKs) Fully Assessed; 168 Tons of Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) and Bulk Asbestos Material (BAM) Removed; 6,371 Samples Taken; 3,430 Vehicles Located; and 6,241 Trees Assessed with 202 Trees Marked as Protected and 4,678 Trees Tagged.
List: Maui lane closures through Jan. 12, 2024
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
