Maui County Parks Face Multi-Month Field Closures and Pool Training Day
Several fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park will close for nearly five months for lighting upgrades, and all county pools will shut down for one day in April for lifeguard training. Three fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park close April 1-August 26 for lighting replacement project. Construction will affect softball fields 2 and 3 plus soccer field […]
Maui County Services Operating on Modified Schedule for April 3 Holiday
County offices and most facilities will be closed Good Friday, April 3, with some waste services operating reduced hours. Regular operations resume Monday, April 6. All county offices will be closed including the Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. County pools and landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed for the day. Central Maui […]
Makawao Avenue Road Closures Postponed One Week Due to Weather Forecast
Weekend road closures for Makawao Avenue reconstruction have been delayed to February 28 due to potential rain and flooding. The project will cause full weekend closures through March 22, affecting access to Upcountry areas. Full weekend road closures on Makawao Avenue now start February 28 and continue through March 22. Closures affect 1.8 miles from […]
Weekend Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Hawaiian Islands Starting Friday
Parts of Hawaii are bracing for significant rainfall beginning Friday, prompting weather officials to issue First Alert Weather conditions for the weekend. Maui residents and visitors should prepare for potential travel disruptions and outdoor activity impacts. Heavy rain conditions expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend across parts of the Hawaiian island chain […]
Extended Wind Advisory Affects Maui Visitors Through Thursday Morning
A wind advisory for parts of Hawaii has been repeatedly extended this week, now lasting through Thursday morning after initially being issued on Monday. The prolonged windy conditions may impact outdoor activities and travel plans for vacation rental guests across affected areas of the state. Wind advisory was first posted for parts of the state […]
Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for Waikoloa Village Community
Local authorities will conduct a community evacuation training exercise in Waikoloa Village as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. The drill aims to improve response procedures and ensure residents know proper evacuation protocols. Waikoloa Village residents will participate in a coordinated evacuation training exercise The drill is designed to test and improve emergency response procedures […]
Rough Seas Push Back Maui Supply Deliveries This Week
Strong ocean conditions have caused shipping delays to Maui, potentially affecting availability of goods and supplies across the island. Residents and visitors should prepare for possible shortages until weather conditions improve. Cargo barge schedules disrupted by dangerous ocean conditions around Maui Potential temporary shortages of groceries, fuel, and other essential supplies Visitors should stock up […]
Hawaiian Electric Monitoring Weather Conditions for Potential Power Shutoffs on Maui
Hawaiian Electric is closely watching weather conditions across Maui and Hawaii Island as they evaluate the possibility of implementing Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to prevent wildfire risks. The utility company is urging residents and businesses in affected areas to prepare for potential planned outages during high-risk weather conditions. Hawaiian Electric is actively monitoring parts […]
Strong Winds Keep Maui Cleanup Crews Working Overtime as Tree Hazards Increase
High winds across Maui are causing increased tree branch failures, keeping maintenance crews busy with cleanup and safety responses. Both residents and visitors should exercise caution when outdoors and near trees during windy conditions. Maintenance crews are responding to multiple fallen tree branch incidents across the island due to strong wind conditions Visitors and residents […]
Strong Trade Winds Prompt Weather Advisory for Maui Through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Maui due to powerful trade winds expected to continue through Tuesday, potentially affecting outdoor activities and travel plans. Wind advisory remains in effect through Tuesday with trade winds reaching potentially hazardous speeds Visitors should secure loose outdoor items at vacation rentals and exercise caution during […]