HVO: Kīlauea summit is slowly inflating; another fountaining episode may occur
The eruption that began within Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea volcano on Dec. 23, 2024, remains paused. Monitoring data show that Kīlauea summit is slowly inflating, indicating that new magma is accumulating below the surface of the summit region. It is not possible to forecast an exact outcome of this activity but we are in a window where it is likely another fountaining episode may occur, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Nighttime traffic to be alternated at the ‘pali’ tunnel on Honoapi‘ilani Highway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users to prepare for potential traffic delays at the ‘pali’ tunnel on Honoapi‘ilani Highway for guardrail work.
Maui County students and educators invited to apply for $3,000 STEM education grants
Maui County students and educators can now apply for the Ke Alahele Education Grant, which supports a wide range of STEM education and professional development activities at both the secondary and post-secondary levels.
Front Street Recovery: Generational landowners launch initiative to rebuild Lahaina Town
Representing 73 landowners, Front Street Recovery is committed to rebuilding the heart of Lahaina by restoring over 800 businesses and providing more than 7,000 jobs critical to supporting local families and the community.
Snow atop Haleakalā on Maui!
The highest peak on Maui was graced with snow this morning as blustery conditions left a blanket of white powder at the summit of Haleakalā at the 10,000 foot elevation.
HIDOE closes multiple schools on Maui today due to power outages, unsafe roads
Public schools in Hāna, Lahaina and Kihei will be closed to students and staff today, Friday, Jan. 10, due to power outages and unsafe road conditions caused by weather impacts. This includes: Hāna High & Elementary; Kamali‘i Elementary ; Kīhei Elementary; Lokelani Intermediate; Kūlanihāko‘i High; King Kamehameha III Elementary; Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary; Lahaina Intermediate; and Lahainaluna High.
Thousands of customers without power on Maui
There are still thousands of customers without electricity. As of 12:30 p.m., an estimated 4,951 remained without power on Maui. That’s down from the 22,000 customers that were impacted earlier this morning. The greatest number of residents that remain without power are in the Upcountry and South Maui areas.
Maui severe weather updates: Winter Weather at Haleakalā until noon
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui until 7:30 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maui until 7 a.m. At 5:23 a.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Waikapū to near Kaupō, moving southwest at 10 mph with 70 mph wind gusts.
MEO celebrates 60 years: A ‘community hub’ on Moloka‘i
Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. celebrates 60 years of service in Maui County this year. This retrospective looks at its branch on Moloka‘i where its offices across the street from Kaunakakai Elementary School became a “community hub” in its early years, according to MEO Moloka‘i Director Mahie McPherson.
HIDOE to restore one additional school bus route for Kalama Intermediate School on Maui
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education announced today that one previously suspended school bus route serving Samuel E. Kalama Intermediate School will be reinstated starting on Monday, Jan. 13, restoring service for approximately 31 student bus riders.
Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship applications now available
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship.
Hawaiian Electric to close Shift and Save rates program to new enrollments as of Feb. 1
Hawaiian Electric will close its Shift and Save time-of-use rates program to new enrollments as of Feb. 1, 2025, following the completion of a one-year pilot. Customers enrolled in Shift and Save before that date will be allowed to continue in the program with the ability to opt out at any time.