With Hurricane Lala strengthening Saturday morning, Maui County has opened temporary evacuation points across the county. The center of the storm was approaching the southern tip of Hawaii Island early Saturday afternoon and is expected to continue passing just south of the Hawaiian islands ...
Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region. The National Hurricane Center said Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 ...
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The Maui County Council is seeking residents to serve on a number of boards and commissions, including the Board of Water Supply and Public Works Commission, County Council Chair Alice Lee announced Thursday. “We are seeking volunteers willing to contribute their time and knowledge in shaping policy and planning Maui County’s future,” Lee said in a news release. “This form of service and participation is an opportunity for residents to have a direct voice in their local government.” The County Council is authorized to fill the vacancies by adopting resolutions at its Aug. ...
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s Holomua Kākou talk-story gathering and drop-in centers on Aug. 17-18 will be rescheduled due to severe weather in this weekend’s forecast, according to county officials. Tropical storm Lala is expected to impact Maui County over the weekend, with the potential for dangerous winds, heavy rain, flooding and large waves. The decision to postpone took the storm into consideration, including possible disruptions to ferry service due to large surf. It also allows residents and county personnel time to assess conditions and respond if necessary. The ...
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Maui County as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the state, with forecasters warning that heavy rain, damaging winds and dangerous surf could affect the county beginning Saturday. As of 11 a.m. Friday, Lala was near latitude 17.2 north and longitude ...
