Four West Maui schools closed Tuesday, Sept. 8 due to unsafe travel conditions on Honoapiʻilani Highway in the Olowalu area caused by Hurricane Lowell. The closures affect Lahaina-area campuses; all other Maui County schools remained open.
- Storm impacts made Honoapiʻilani Highway unsafe near Olowalu, cutting off access to four West Maui schools for buses, staff, and families.
- Closed campuses include Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, King Kamehameha III Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate, and Lahainaluna High.
- All other Maui County public schools were scheduled to operate normally on Sept. 8.
- Hurricane Lowell also triggered school and office closures across Oʻahu and Kauaʻi County.
- Road conditions on Honoapiʻilani Highway near Olowalu signal potential access disruptions for guests and residents traveling to or from West Maui properties.
Source: Hawaiipublicschools
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