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. ...
At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Electric reported the company had deenergized power lines in the Olowalu area of West Maui for a brushfire. The company said about 740 customers in the area should prepare to be without power overnight. Once the fire is out and it is safe to enter the area, crews must inspect lines and equipment and make any necessary repairs before power can be restored. As Hurricane Nolo continues its westward track, Hawaiian Electric is also monitoring high winds and dry conditions, and may implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Temporary evacuation points opened at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina Civic Center and at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at South Maui Community Park Gym in Kīhei for residents and others evacuating Olowalu Village due to a brush fire that poses an immediate threat to life and property. Temporary evacuation points provide a safe gathering area but do not have the supplies and amenities of a regular emergency shelter. Those evacuating to a temporary evacuation site should bring bedding, food and drinking water, essential supplies and medications. Pets are permitted but must be in crates. If ...
Maui County officials reported at 12:30 p.m. Saturday that Hurricane Nolo is forecast to continue tracking south of the Hawaiian Islands, reducing the potential for significant impacts the county. Maui County remained under a tropical storm watch, flood watch and high surf advisory. Nolo is ...
The Construction Industry of Maui’s fourth annual golf tournament raised nearly $60,000 to support construction vocational programs in Maui County, according to event organizers. The tournament on Sept. 19 at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course was organized to help develop the next generation of construction industry workers. Proceeds will support vocational programs at Maui County high schools and other educational institutions, helping students explore careers in the construction trades. Kevin Keller of West Maui Construction and secretary of the Construction Industry of Maui ...
Surging fuel costs and a parade of storms have slowed Hawaii’s economy this year, though relief is expected to come gradually, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. In its latest forecast, UHERO projects the state’s economy will grow by 0.6% in 2026, down from more than 3% last year. “Overall, we expect 2027 to bring gradual economic improvement to the state as energy prices and storm effects recede, although the persistent Middle East conflict remains a primary risk, together with election-related policy uncertainty,” UHERO wrote. “Slowly ...
