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Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii but could still unleash powerful winds, flash flooding
HILO, Hawaii — Hurricane Nolo just skirted the Hawaiian Islands as it gained intensity on Saturday, but officials said it still posed a risk for flash floods, dangerous winds and extreme surf in areas recovering from previous storms. Nolo was churning very slowly south of the Big Island ...
Holman and Harris combine for 3 TDs as Wyoming downs Hawaii 27-10
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Markell Holman rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and Samuel Harris added 94 yards and a score as Wyoming beat Hawaii 27-10 on Saturday in its Mountain West opener. The Cowboys (2-2, 1-0) led 13-3 at halftime after Holman scored on a 1-yard run with 3:05 left in the ...
Lahaina Civic Center to become emergency shelter for those affected by fire
Lahaina Civic Center Gym is transitioning into an emergency shelter for residents and others evacuating Olowalu Village due to a brush fire and for those affected by power outages in West Maui. Maui County officials opened the gym as a temporary evacuation point at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. ...
Power lines in Olowalu area on Maui deenergized
At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Electric reported the company had deenergized power lines in the Olowalu area of West Maui for a brushfire. The company said about 740 customers in the area should prepare to be without power overnight. Once the fire is out and it is safe to enter the area, crews must inspect lines and equipment and make any necessary repairs before power can be restored. As Hurricane Nolo continues its westward track, Hawaiian Electric is also monitoring high winds and dry conditions, and may implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
County opens temporary evacuation points in Lahaina, South Maui due to fire at Olowalu
Temporary evacuation points opened at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina Civic Center and at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at South Maui Community Park Gym in Kīhei for residents and others evacuating Olowalu Village due to a brush fire that poses an immediate threat to life and property. Temporary evacuation points provide a safe gathering area but do not have the supplies and amenities of a regular emergency shelter. Those evacuating to a temporary evacuation site should bring bedding, food and drinking water, essential supplies and medications. Pets are permitted but must be in crates. If ...