Before we sign off for the night, we want to take a moment to MAHALO the Maui Fire Department and ALL of our first responders for their efforts in battling today’s massive brush fire (that includes our 911 dispatchers - what a day THEY had). We’d also like to thank the men and women of various companies from the private sector who brought in countless bulldozers, water trucks and other equipment to assist MFD. Included in that mix was our County Department of Public Works from Wailuku and Lahaina who brought in water trucks as well. Last but certainly not least, the pilots of Windward Aviation helping with those water drops. Air 1 and 2 - MAHALO!
This fire is far from extinguished but has settled down for the night and allowed our hard working men and women some time to catch their breath and get some rest. As far as we know, NO structures were taken by this fire although many were threatened, including the Ma’alaea power plant.
Speaking of the power plant, a big shout out to all the Ma'alaea power plant men and women working super long and hard hours to make sure the plant is protected and safe for the rest of us. Lots of them still out there suppressing the fire with the hoses in order to protect the power plant's perimeter. Awesome work you guys!
For those who were inconvenienced by being stuck in traffic for hours or evacuated for your homes, mahalo for your patience while our first responders made unpopular decisions to keep you safe.
Our crews on Maui are first class, folks. They proved it when they saved Lahaina last year and they did it again today. Give ‘em a MAHALO next time you see ‘em. Goodnight all! 🙏🏼❤️
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Hail to the King! It's Kamehameha Day, a state holiday in Hawaiʻi that honors the monarch famous for uniting all the Hawaiian Islands under one rule. If you pass through downtown Honolulu, you'll get to see the Kamehameha statue draped in lei.
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Getting ready for your Maui vacation?...here is the complete list of Maui camping spots by Pride of Maui
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A stunning sight off Hawaii as drone footage captures a pod of humpback whales swimming up the coast on Easter Sunday. abcn.ws/2XBKRHc
and, if you look real close, you can see the "menehune footprints" that you had to follow to get in the terminal
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PC: Humpback whale off the Kīhei boat ramp about 2 miles offshore. (File March 10, 2019...
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Well,.. sometimes we have to create our own sunshine 🌞🙌☀️
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If you coming to Maui, instead of flip flops bring a sweater!!!!!!❄️💨💦⛄️🤔🙌☀️
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