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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 ...

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Thousands remain without power in Maui County following Lala

The effects of Tropical Storm Lala continued to be felt across Maui County on Monday after the powerful storm brought heavy rain and punishing winds to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend. On Saturday, Lala’s wind gusts were measured at 85 mph in Olowalu and 82 mph in Ukumehame, and ...

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 ...

All Hawaii public schools closed Monday, Aug. 17, following Lala

All Hawaii public schools and state Department of Education offices will be closed Monday, Aug. 17, as officials assess damage and other impacts from Hurricane Lala. Students should not report to their campuses. Only department employees supporting safety assessments and preparations for reopening should report to work sites. Supervisors will contact employees who need to report. The closure will give crews additional time to complete campus safety assessments, restore utilities where necessary and address other storm-related impacts, according to the department. Education officials ...