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HDOE: Four Lahaina schools closed Monday

Four Lahaina public schools will remain closed Monday, Sept. 28, because of widespread power outages, the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about reliable water service, the state Department of Education announced Sunday. King Kamehameha III Elementary School, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School, Lahaina Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School will remain closed. Most other Maui County public schools will reopen Monday. The department said power has been restored to most affected areas in Maui County, allowing the majority of schools to resume normal operations. ...

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Hawaiian Electric: More than 12,000 customers in Maui County without power

About 12,370 Hawaiian Electric customers in the West Maui and Upcountry areas were without power Sunday morning due to strong winds from Hurricane Nolo. As of 6 a.m., an additional 3,900 customers were without power on the windward side of Oahu due to the storm. Hawaiian Electric reported that the outages were not part of the company's Public Safety Power Shutoff program. Hawaiian Electric said crews were standing by to begin inspections at first light as the first step in the restoration process. Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions across its service ...

Olowalu brush fire burns more than 100 acres

A fast-moving brush fire near Olowalu Village burned more than 100 acres on Sturday and was 40% contained as of 7:30 p.m., according to Maui County officials. No structures had been reported damaged by the fire, which was first reported at 1:57 p.m. An evacuation order issued at 2:39 p.m. ...

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. ...

Photo of the Day: Honu

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