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Holomua Kakou visit postponed on Lanai due to storm

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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 ...

Tropical storm warning issued for Maui County as Lala approaches

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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 ...

Residents fear waning support in effort to combat coqui frogs

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Editor's note: This is the second and final article in a two-part series about efforts to control the spread of coqui frogs on Maui. Every six to eight weeks for the past five years, staff from the nonprofit Maui Invasive Species Committee have filled a 2,500-gallon tank connected to plastic ...

Los Lobos still changing its disguise after five decades

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One of America’s most acclaimed rock bands, Los Lobos has spent more than five decades forging a distinctive sound, creating adventurous albums defined by musicianship and a unique blend of musical traditions. “We get to change our disguise on a regular basis,” Los Lobos’ Steve ...

Maui County urges farmers, ranchers to prepare for Tropical Storm Lala

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The Maui County Department of Agriculture is urging ranchers, farmers and other producers to complete preparations for Tropical Storm Lala, which is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before affecting Hawaii Island as early as Saturday. The storm could bring dangerous winds, heavy rain, flooding and large waves to Hawaii Island, Maui County and other islands this weekend. Maui and Hawaii Island could receive 5 to 10 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. A combination of storm surge and tides also could flood normally dry coastal areas. The Department of ...