Maui Now : Maui County officials warn of high surf along south facing shores
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High surf on south-facing shores is expected to peak today at 18-24 feet, and residents and visitors are cautioned to stay away from impacted areas.2 months ago ·
MAKENA ROAD: Makena Road from Pa’ako Beach to La Perouse is in very bad condition. Portions of the road is washed out and there is a lot of rocks and debris on the road from the large waves. Please stay away from the area. Mahalo!![]()
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2 months ago ·
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, May 2021
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, May 2021
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TIDES IMPACTING TRAFFIC: Motorists traveling along the Honoapiʻilani Highway into and out of West Maui this afternoon can expect impacts from tides. On Wednesday, similar tides slowed traffic for motorists making the afternoon commute into and out of West Maui. Today, we are getting reports of the same. Drive with caution and expect delays.![]()
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2 months ago ·
Maui Now : 5 month closure ahead for ʻĪao Valley slope stabilization, parking lot improvements
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ʻĪao Valley State Monument will be closed from Aug. 1, 2022 to Jan. 14, 2023 for the final phase of a slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements.2 months ago ·
‘IAO VALLEY STATE MONUMENT TO BE CLOSED STARTING AUGUST 1, 2022 FOR REPAIRS: A popular state monument on Maui is about to undergo a months-long closure.![]()
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Starting August 1, Iao Valley State Monument will be closing to allow contractors to complete slope stabilization work and parking lot improvements.![]()
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The park is expected to reopen January 15, 2023.![]()
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This work is coming after the park reopened to visitors in 2020 under a new entrance fee structure. Kama’aina still get in free, but non-residents pay $10 per vehicle, and $5 per individual walk-in.![]()
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Iao Valley is a historic site on Maui that attracts thousands of visitors a year . ![]()
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2 months ago ·
Timeline photosShower coverage is expected to increase tonight and tomorrow as the remnant moisture from former Tropical Cyclone Bonnie moves through.![]()
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Another surge in moisture and winds is possible this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Darby pass south of the Big Island.
2 months ago ·
CATTLE ON PI’ILANI HIGHWAY IN KIHEI: Please use caution due to cows on Pi’ilani Highway by Kaonoulu Street in Kihei.
3 months ago ·
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Injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Hawaii for all children, responsible for more deaths of children ages 1-17, than all other causes combined. Automobile safety has been ou...3 months ago ·
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ROAD CLOSURE: Kuihelani Highway is closed in both directions from Pu’unene Avenue to Waiko Road in Kahului. Zero visibility as dust and ash from the old fire are blowing around with the strong winds. Please use another route.
3 months ago ·
SHARK SIGHTING: Report of a shark sighting at Big Beach 1st entrance in Makena. Lifeguards are getting everyone out of the water and Jet Ski 14 is patrolling
4 months ago ·
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Show your support for Maui Humane Society by voting for Kocicak in the Maui Humane Society’s 2023 Pet Calendar Photo Contest4 months ago ·
Grab your binoculars: 5 planets are lined up nicely for you to see at dawn this month
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Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be sequentially aligned and visible at dawn throughout June. The last time this happened was in 2004.4 months ago ·
SHARK SIGHTING: Report of a shark offshore of Kanaha Beach Park, 3rd entrance. It was biting a turtle. The shark now has the turtle in his mouth and is heading further offshore. Lifeguards are putting up signs on the beach informing people of a shark sighting. DLNR has been informed.
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Maui Now : Update: Hāna Highway in Kahului now OPEN following motor vehicle accident
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The Hāna Highway is now open in both directions. The highway was closed earlier this morning following a motor vehicle accident near the Hoʻokele intersection.4 months ago ·
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Hawaiʻi telescope helps reveal first image of Black Hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
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Maui Now : Sea turtles need help during nesting season
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Honu (Hawaiian green) and honuʻea (Hawaiian hawksbill) turtles nest on Hawaiʻi beaches from mid-April through September; however, nesting can extend into December.4 months ago ·
EDDIE AIKAU: On this day in 1946, the first lifeguard hired by the city of Honolulu was born, setting the standard for all lifeguards that would follow.![]()
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Eddie Aikau was a championship surfer and athlete, but his legacy — marked with a Google Doodle on Saturday in several countries, including the United States — is for his bravery as a lifeguard.![]()
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Aikau is thought to have rescued some 500 people on the north shore of Oahu during his time as a lifeguard, without the modern tools like jet skis, drones, or helicopters.![]()
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His courage to swim into dangerous waters to save swimmers — or to surf treacherous waves — spawned the phrase “Eddie would go,” which later became the title of a biography on Aikau by Stuart Holmes Coleman.![]()
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Motorists reminded Pi`ilani Highway still impassable because of landslides and flood damage:![]()
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All motorists should avoid travel on Pi`ilani Highway while Department of Public Works crews work to clear remaining landslides and repair roadway damage from recent heavy rainfall.![]()
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“I urge everyone to enter and exit Hana by way of Paia and Haiku on Hana Highway while our Maui County Highways Division crews work to clear landslides and make necessary road repairs to Pi`ilani Highway on the southern side of Haleakala,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “Crews are working diligently. But there is significant road damage, and repairs will take time. We thank motorists for their patience and understanding.”![]()
As of late Wednesday afternoon, the highway was closed for 1.5 miles from mile marker 35.5 in Kaupo to mile marker 37 in Kipahulu. The Department of Public Works reported good progress in making repairs Wednesday, after a survey of damage on Tuesday found significant damage at culverts and numerous remaining landslides.![]()
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Department of Public Works crews are continuing to respond affected areas for repairs. Residents are now able to travel as far as the Lelekea culvert from the Hana side of the highway, but motorists are not able to make it through the 1.5-mile closed highway. It remains closed until further notice. ![]()
Road closure signs have been posted to advise motorists not to venture into the area.![]()
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The Department of Public Works appreciates the public’s patience and understanding while roadway repairs are ongoing.
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