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County seeks reports of damage from Tropical Storm Lala

Maui County is asking residents and businesses to report damage from Tropical Storm Lala as officials assess whether the county may qualify for federal disaster assistance. The reports will help document damage to homes, businesses and communities and identify what assistance residents may need, according to the county Office of Recovery and Maui Emergency Management Agency. Submitting a report does not provide direct financial or recovery assistance. “The more complete and accurate your information is, the better it can support Maui County’s request for disaster assistance,” ...

East Maui Water Authority postpones Wednesday workshop

The East Maui Water Authority has postponed its fiscal year 2027 grant workshop scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Keanae because of impacts from Tropical Storm Lala. A new date will be announced. Information about the grant process is available at mauicounty.gov/2859/EMWA-Grants-Program. The authority’s next workshop is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Haiku Community Center.

Haleakala National Park remains closed after Lala

Both districts of Haleakala National Park remained closed Tuesday while the park began storm damage assessments and recovery. Park officials said the park will reopen when it is safe to do so. Notifications regarding park reopening will be posted on the park’s website and social media channels. For updates on road closures in Maui County, visit mauicounty.gov/road-closures.

Maui County public schools to reopen Tuesday

Public schools on Maui, Molokai and Lanai will reopen to students and employees Tuesday following Hurricane Lala, the Hawaii State Department of Education announced Monday night. The department said school leaders, facilities personnel and other designated employees assessed campuses Monday, restored operations and prepared facilities for the return of students and staff. Power and other utility services have gradually been restored at affected schools. All state and complex area offices also will reopen Tuesday. Most public schools statewide will resume normal operations, although ...

Muddy cleanup ahead as Tropical Storm Lala moves west of Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala left behind a muddy mess Monday caused by intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii's main islands. Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday after lashing the state without making landfall. The storm was projected to continue moving westward ...

MEO transportation services resumed on Sunday

Following modified operations on Saturday, Aug. 15, due to severe weather, Maui Economic Opportunity transportation services will resume as follows: • The Maui Bus ADA Paratransit services resumed normal operations at 10 a.m. Sunday, August 16. • Human Services transportation, including services in Hana, Molokai and Lanai, resumed normal operations on Monday, Aug. 17, subject to road conditions. MEO said the agency will continue to monitor weather and road conditions and make any necessary operational adjustments to ensure the safety of riders and drivers. "We appreciate the ...