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The event had been announced last month as the 2026 PGA Tour season opener to be held Jan. 8-11 at the Plantation Course. The event had an estimated economic impact of $50 million per year on Maui. The tour did not elaborate on the status of the event past 2026, but noted that ongoing drought conditions, water conservation requirements, agronomic conditions and logistical challenges were the main factors in the event not being held this year on Maui.

Kīlauea volcano is erupting. At approximately 4:44 a.m. on June 7, 2023, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected glow in Kīlauea summit webcam images indicating that an eruption has commenced within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Kīlauea’s summit caldera, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Hansen Road is now open as of 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

Update: 9:34 p.m. 7.21.20: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued an update saying that based on all available data, the tsunami threat from a large earthquake in the Alaska Peninsula has now passed for areas covered by their bulletin.  No tsunamis were observed at nearby deep ocean gages and there is no longer a tsunami threat from this earthquake.  The public is advised to “remain observant and exercise normal caution near the sea. Otherwise, no action is required.”

A 50 acre brush fire reported yesterday in Kīhei is now 100% contained.  The department currently has one engine company and two tankers conducting mop up operations.

Hawaiian Electric crews are en route, responding to a power outage in Pukalani.

Maui police are responding to a motor vehicle accident along the Honoapiʻilani Highway near Papalaua (between Mile 11-12). The pickup truck reportedly hit a tree and flipped over. The vehicle was off to the side of the road. The incident was reported at around 6:09 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Maui fire crews are responding to a fire reported below Hāli‘imaile Road along Haleakalā Highway. Residents report seeing the glow of the fire from nearby communities.

Update: 9 p.m.  ROAD OPEN. Kihei Road Closure: 7:30 p.m. 7.7.20 South Kihei Road from Kaonoulu Street to Ohukai Road is closed in both directions due to a toxic substance in the air. Police say the substance is believed to be coming from a residence that was being fumigated. First Responders are on scene assessing […]

Maui police have closed a portion of East Līpoa Road in Kīhei between Liloa Road and Kupalaiki Loop (makai) due to an ongoing police investigation. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

Hawaiian Electric has restored power to all customers affected by a power outage reported earlier this afternoon in various parts of the island.

Update: 6:23 a.m. 5.19.20: The Honoapiʻilani (Hwy 30) is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed earlier this morning near Mile 11 at Papalaua Wayside Park due to a motor vehicle accident. Motorists are advised of significant delays and are asked to drive with caution.

There’s a power outage in Pukalani and Makawao this morning due to Maui Police Department’s request to de-energize lines along Makawao Avenue.  There was a report earlier this morning of an individual on the top of an electric pole.  Police remain on scene.

“The Governor stated that his proclamation only allows water activities, and does not allow walking or running on the beaches for exercise purposes,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “My proclamation previously allowed exercise on the beaches, so this is a notable change for residents.”

Road Notification (March 11, 2020) 7 p.m. South Kihei Road is closed between Alanui Ke Alii and the area south of Dolphin Plaza due to a motor vehicle accident. The closure is in effect until further notice.

Maui fire crews doused a fire on Piʻihana Road in Wailuku on Friday afternoon, saying crews arrived on scene to find abandoned vehicles and miscellaneous scrapped items on fire.

The weight of Hannah’s passing is still a struggle, but the Brown ʻohana hopes her spirit will continue to uplift and unite others to ensure that all make it home safely for the holidays.

Approximately 1,400 customers in various parts of Maui, including areas in Central Maui, Upcountry, Haʻikū and Spreckelsville, experienced outages overnight as gusty winds damaged electrical equipment on the island.

A brush fire burning mauna of the Piʻilani Highway in East Maui has forced the closure of a portion of the highway.  The blaze was moving northwest toward the Kahikinui subdivision and residents of at least a dozen homes were being evacuated.

UPDATE 11/04/19 AT 4:01 P.M. Kuihelani Highway is now open. PREVIOUS POST November 4, 2019 Road Closure – 11/04/19 3:30 p.m. A traffic accident has blocked the Kahului bound lanes of Kuihelani Hwy from Puunene Ave to Maui Lani Parkway. Lahaina bound lanes are open. Emergency units are on scene and at designated traffic posts.