#Iao Valley
Injured hiker rescued after fall in ʻĪao Valley
A 21-year-old Maui woman was rescued from ʻĪao Valley on Maui after falling while hiking along the river Thursday morning. The incident was reported at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Kona Low storm damage estimated at nearly $100 million
Estimated damage from the March Kona Low storms has reached roughly $100 million, members of the Maui County Council’s Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee heard Wednesday.
‘Īao Valley emergency flood repairs approved, but questions arise about long-term impacts to river
The state water commission says the work done by residents to move rocks with excavators and redirect the Wailuku River was in line with emergency rules.
Loss of land in storm complicates recovery for ‘Īao Valley residents
Maui County is considering returning some of the soil runoff from last month’s flooding back to landowners who lost large swaths of property so they can rebuild.
Work to start on pedestrian bridge at ʻĪao Valley State Monument; Park closure continues since March storms
The DLNR Division of State Parks will begin critical upgrades to the pedestrian bridge crossing Wailuku River at ʻĪao Valley State Monument on April 27, 2026. The work will continue through June 26, 2026.
Second Kona low storm showed flood risks in Lahaina’s fire-bared landscape
Residents say more a new flood control project and better stormwater management is sorely needed.
Mayor to hold community meetings in storm-impacted areas of Upcountry, ʻĪao Valley, South Maui, Lahaina and Molokaʻi
Mayor Richard Bissen will hold community meetings for residents of Upcountry, ʻĪao Valley, South Maui, Lahaina and Molokaʻi to discuss impacts of the recent kona storms in those areas.
MEMA upgrades to evacuation Warning for ʻĪao Valley, Wailuku River areas due to flood threat
Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) at 4:49 p.m. today, March 21, 2026, UPGRADED advisories to evacuation WARNINGS for some ʻĪao Valley and Wailuku River areas due to flood risk. Warnings and advisories are NOT mandatory evacuation orders.
Weather impacts from kona storm persist with rain, strong winds in the forecast
The County of Maui’s Kepaniwai Park and the State of Hawaiʻi’s ʻĪao Valley State Monument are closed due to the severe weather forecast. Signs are posted below Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, blocking access for entry.
Reopening and blessing of Hale Hawaiʻi at Kepaniwai in ʻĪao Valley, Dec. 2
Community members are invited to celebrate the restoration of an ʻĪao Valley cultural facility with the blessing and grand reopening of Hale Hawaiʻi at Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens (below the state park) on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Hawaiʻi Nature Center launches programs on Maui this summer
Hawai‘i Nature Center’s highly anticipated outdoor Nature Adventure Camp returns this summer for five weeks of camp in partnership with Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Enrollment opens today for this hands-on, outdoor program for keiki, ages 6 to 11, with an immersive experience that promotes environmental stewardship and a love for nature.
Highway users advised to use caution during Valley to the Sea Half Marathon, March 15
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is advising highway users to use caution and expect delays on Saturday, March 15, as the Valley to the Sea Half Marathon, along with its 10k and 5k races run through the Wailuku and Māʻalaea area.
Maui firefighters airlift teens to safety during swift water rescue at Wailuku River in ʻĪao
The girls—ages 14, 14 and 16—became trapped by rising water at around 2:54 p.m. in an area of the river mauka of Mokuhau Park. The girls sought refuge on a large rock in the middle of the stream until Rescue 10 personnel aboard the department’s Air 1 helicopter, lifted the teens to safety.
Hawai‘i Nature Center returns to Maui, names Rachael Taylor its new Maui Program manager
Rachael Taylor, an alumna of Seabury Hall in Makawao, has been named as the new Maui Program manager of the Hawai‘i Nature Center, which fosters environmental education and offers volunteer opportunities on O‘ahu and Maui.
Two people rescued from swift water during flash flood in ʻĪao Valley
Two people were rescued from separate areas of ʻĪao Valley as fast-moving water swept a man downstream and left a child stranded during a Flash Flood at Wailuku River, Sunday.
Update/Open: Motor vehicle accident on ʻĪao Valley Road at Aliʻi Drive near Kepaniwai Park
Update: (1:01 p.m., May 30, 2024) ʻĪao Valley Road is now open in both directions. It was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident at Aliʻi Drive near Kepaniwai Park in Wailuku.
Teenager starts ‘Give Aloha’ to raise funds, provide hope to Maui fire survivors
Teenager Chanel Higa knows what it is like to lose everything, and be supported, so ever since she has been giving back and now has started “Give Aloha” for Maui fire survivors.
2 visitors airlifted after becoming stranded by fast flowing water in ʻĪao Valley
Maui fire crews airlifted two individuals from ʻĪao Valley State Monument who were stranded and unable to cross the river due to fast flowing and rising water Monday evening.
Three lost hikers airlifted from ʻĪao Valley
Three individuals were airlifted from ʻĪao Valley State Park on Thursday evening. The rescued individuals included: a 34-year-old Lahaina man, a 27-year-old Texas man, and a 14-year-old girl from Texas.
New online reservation system at ‘Īao on Maui aimed at reducing overcrowding
Reservations are now required for out-of-state visitors and commercial operators at ‘Īao Valley State Monument when the park reopens May 1, 2023.