Hurricane Lala Batters Maui: Power Restored, but Homes and Farms Damaged
Multiple outlets including Hawaii News Now, Hawaii Public Radio, and Yahoo News reported on the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, which struck Maui over the weekend causing widespread power outages, structural damage, and agricultural losses. Power has been fully restored to Maui customers, but upcountry communities like Haiku and Olinda Road saw significant destruction to homes, […]
Tropical Storm Lala Threatens Maui This Weekend with Rain, Wind, and Surf
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii, with a tropical storm watch currently in effect for Maui County. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous surf are likely to impact Maui this weekend. A tropical storm watch is in effect for all of Maui County, including Maui, Lanai, Molokai, […]
Tropical Storm Lala Brings Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm Watch to Maui
Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before approaching Hawaii this weekend. Maui County is under a tropical storm watch, with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf expected. Maui County — including Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe — is currently under a tropical storm watch. Lala is expected to reach hurricane […]
Tropical Storm Lala Threatens Maui This Weekend With Heavy Rain and Wind
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and approach Hawaii this weekend. Maui County is currently under a tropical storm watch, with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf anticipated. A tropical storm watch is in effect for all of Maui County, including Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Lala is forecast to […]
Hawaiian Electric Urges Maui Customers to Prep for Approaching Storm
Hawaiian Electric is warning Hawaii residents, including those on Maui, to prepare for a storm expected to impact the islands as early as Saturday. The utility is advising customers to stock supplies, review emergency plans, and monitor weather forecasts closely. A storm could affect Maui as early as Saturday, prompting Hawaiian Electric to issue preparation […]
Potential Tropical System Could Threaten Maui by Next Weekend
Scattered showers are expected on Maui Sunday, while a tropical wave southeast of Hawaii has an 80% chance of development and may approach the islands next weekend. Models are split on the track, so residents should monitor forecasts closely. Windward and mauka areas of Maui face the best chance of showers Sunday, with some heavier […]
Maui County Marks 3-Year Fire Recovery Milestone With Progress Videos
Maui County released a four-part video series updating the public on Lahaina wildfire recovery efforts as the three-year anniversary of the August 2023 fires approaches. Officials report measurable progress on housing, infrastructure, and business rebuilding, while acknowledging significant work remains. A megafire expert says Maui’s recovery pace is on track or slightly ahead of comparable […]
Big Band Jazz Concert Coming to Kihei’s Altitude Deck This Saturday
Jazz Maui and the Wave of Harmony Foundation are hosting a live big band and vocal jazz concert Saturday evening at The Altitude Deck in Kihei. Two big bands and six vocalists will perform classics from Ellington, Basie, Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. The event takes place Saturday evening at The Altitude Deck in Kihei. Jazz […]
‘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 […]