‘Nashville’ Actor Charles Esten Performing Live at Hyatt Regency Maui
Actor and musician Charles Esten, best known for his role in the TV series ‘Nashville,’ will perform his Maui debut at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Saturday, August 2. Charles Esten, who played Deacon Claybourne in the long-running series ‘Nashville,’ is bringing his live music act to Maui for the first time. […]
Maui County Eyes Desalination to Address Water Shortages in West and South Maui
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply is holding public meetings in August to explore desalination as a solution to growing water demand in West and South Maui. Current supplies are already strained, with West Maui peak demand exceeding reliable supply by over 40%. Public meetings on desalination are scheduled for Aug. 5 in Kihei and […]
Hurricane Fausto Passes North of Hawaii, Bringing Hazardous Surf
Multiple news sources report that Hurricane Fausto, a weakening Category 1 storm, is tracking north of the Hawaiian Islands and is not expected to make landfall. While direct wind and rain threats remain low, forecasters warn of dangerous surf and strong currents building along east-facing shores through Tuesday. Separately, Category 5 Hurricane Genevieve is active […]
Hurricane Fausto Could Hit Hawaii Next Week — HECO Issues Prep Warning
Hawaiian Electric is urging Maui customers to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Fausto, which may reach the islands as early as next week. The utility recommends reviewing emergency plans, testing backup equipment, and monitoring storm updates through official channels. Hurricane Fausto could approach the Hawaiian Islands as early as next week, prompting an official […]
Hurricane Fausto Headed Toward Hawaii; Maui Officials Urge Preparedness
Multiple sources are reporting that Hurricane Fausto is being monitored by Maui County and state emergency officials as it tracks toward the Hawaiian Islands next week. The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical storm before arrival, but officials warn that swells, dangerous surf, and heavy rainfall are still possible. No watches or warnings […]
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, […]
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 […]
South Shore Surf Reaches 14 Feet, Big Island Flooding Closes Roads
High surf advisory brings 10-14 foot waves to all Hawaiian Islands’ south shores through Thursday morning, while heavy rainfall causes flooding and road closures on Big Island. High surf advisory effective until 6 a.m. Thursday for all south-facing shores statewide with waves up to 14 feet. Long-period south-southwest swell will impact exposed southern coastlines with […]
Hawaiian Electric Warns of Active Hurricane Season, Urges Emergency Planning
Hawaiian Electric is calling on Maui residents to prepare emergency plans as forecasters predict 5-13 tropical cyclones this season. The utility recommends 14-day emergency kits and highlights that even unnamed storms can cause widespread power outages. Hurricane season runs June through November with 5-13 tropical cyclones predicted. Downed trees and vegetation are the primary cause […]
Kula Hospital Remains Closed After March Flood Damage, Patients Relocated
Kula Hospital has been closed since March flooding damaged the facility, forcing relocation of 105 long-term care patients to other Maui facilities or Oahu. The hospital’s future remains uncertain as safety concerns prevent reopening. March storms brought 50 inches of rain causing significant water damage to the five-story Kula Hospital building. All 105 long-term care […]