Hurricane Fausto Tracking Toward Hawaii; Maui Impacts Possible Early Next Week
Hurricane Fausto, currently about 1,645 miles east of Hilo with 100 mph sustained winds, is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands early-to-mid next week. Wind and rainfall impacts are an increasing risk, though the exact location and magnitude remain uncertain. Fausto is projected to pass near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands around Tuesday, […]
DOH Issues Water Quality Advisory for Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in Lahaina
The Hawaii Department of Health has detected elevated fecal bacteria levels at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in Lahaina, advising against swimming until levels drop below the safety threshold. The advisory remains in effect until retesting confirms contamination has subsided. Enterococci bacteria measured at 406 per 100mL — more than three times the 130 per 100mL safety threshold […]
Pukalani Structure Fire Extinguished Within an Hour, No Evacuations Ordered
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts covering a structure fire that broke out and was subsequently contained in the Pukalani area on the afternoon of July 23, 2026. The fire was reported at 4:36 PM near Liholani Street and Hiolani Street and was fully extinguished by 5:51 PM with no evacuation orders […]
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Maui Shores Through Weekend
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores across Hawaii, with surf reaching 8–12 feet and potential extension through the weekend. A small craft advisory also remains in effect for Maui County waters due to strong east winds. South-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands are under a High Surf Advisory, with waves of […]
Hurricane Fausto Approaching Hawaii; Maui Officials Urge Preparedness
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Fausto is tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands and expected to arrive early-to-mid next week, with forecasters anticipating it will weaken to a tropical storm before reaching the islands. No watches or warnings are currently in effect for Maui County, but officials are urging residents and property owners to prepare now. […]
Maui Surf Outlook: High Surf Advisory Possible Monday–Tuesday
South swell conditions are expected to build significantly this weekend into early next week, with potential High Surf Advisory levels Monday and Tuesday. A secondary south-southwest swell is forecast to arrive Thursday, keeping surf elevated through next weekend. A moderate south swell is forecast to build Sunday through early next week, potentially reaching High Surf […]
March 2026 Floods Expose Hawaii’s Deep Infrastructure and Climate Gaps
A series of severe Kona low storms in March 2026 caused historic flooding across Hawaii, including Maui, with infrastructure repair costs exceeding $1 billion. A Columbia analysis finds the state systemically underprepared across infrastructure, insurance, and economic resilience. Maui was among the islands impacted by the March 2026 flooding, which was Hawaii’s worst since 2004. […]
East Waiko Road Brush Fire Contained by Maui Crews Wednesday Evening
Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on the evening of July 16, 2026. The fire was fully extinguished by 9:25 PM, with no evacuations ultimately required. A brush fire was reported at 7:54 PM near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on July 16, 2026. […]
Maui Recruits Ham Radio Volunteers Ahead of Active Hurricane Season
Maui County is working to expand its pool of licensed amateur radio operators before hurricane season, starting with a free public training event at UH Maui College. Ham radio provides a communication backup when phones, cellular, and internet services go down during emergencies. Maui County hosted a free all-day ham radio demonstration and licensing event […]
Maui County Tallies $100M in Kona Low Storm Damage Across All Districts
Multiple sources report that Maui County has assessed approximately $100 million in damage from the March Kona Low storms, affecting 92 county-owned infrastructure locations island-wide. Combined with the ongoing $2.36 billion in wildfire recovery needs, the county now faces a total known recovery burden of roughly $2.47 billion. Officials note the current fiscal year budget […]