A fatal motorbike accident occurred on Haleakalā Highway overnight, resulting in the temporary closure of the mauka bound lanes from North Firebreak Road to Keahua Road. The closure went into effect at 11:25 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.
A federal team arrived Aug. 9 on Maui and is on the ground in Lāhainā to assist with search and rescue efforts amid the devastating active Lāhainā wildfire.
Maui fire crews are battling two brush fires: one in Kula and another in the area of Lahainaluna Road. Evacuations were ordered at 6:40 a.m. for the area surrounding Lahaina Intermediate School.