The Department of the Navy has begun the process of returning its 12-acre Molokai Training Support Facility at Hoolehua to the state of Hawaii, Gov. Josh Green announced Aug. 13. The Molokai property is among nearly 44 acres of federal land proposed for transfer to the state. The Navy also ...
The state departments of Health and Agriculture and Biosecurity are urging residents, particularly backyard poultry owners, to take precautions as migratory birds return to Hawaii and the risk of avian influenza increases. Hawaii lies along the Pacific Flyway, a major migration route between North America and the Pacific. Migratory birds can spread diseases to domestic and wild birds, making seasonal monitoring and prevention important. Highly pathogenic avian influenza previously was detected in a backyard flock on Oahu. State and federal agencies continue to monitor wild and ...
Maui County Department of Public Works started clearing large, downed trees on Ehu Road in Piiholo on Sunday after restoring access to Olinda and Piiholo roads during Tropical Storm Lala. The county reported that crews reopened Ehu Road, which was covered in trees and debris in some sections, on Tuesday. The County Department of Water Supply and state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife assisted DPW with clearing Olinda and the top of Piiholo on Sunday, some of the Upcountry areas hardest hit by Lala.
Lisa Fischer, who will perform with the band What Mongoose? Saturday at the Maui Music and Food Experience, was among the celebrated background vocalists featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary “20 Feet from Stardom.” A two-time Grammy winner, Fischer spent decades supporting ...
A 21-year-old Maui woman was rescued Aug. 13 after falling while hiking along a river in Iao Valley, according to the Maui Fire Department. Firefighters responded at about 11:30 a.m. after the woman suffered ankle and arm injuries and was unable to walk out. Crews established a rope system and lifted her to the road, where she was evaluated by emergency medical personnel. Engine 1 and Rescue 10 responded. The rescue concluded at 1:13 p.m.
High winds and torrential rains from Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines while causing at least one landslide in Maui County. Lala produced hurricane-force wind gusts of 85 mph in Olowalu and 82 mph in Ukumehame, along with heavy rain and flooding. The storm left many roads ...
