Maui County to investigate Kawela well contamination

Maui County officials announced they plan to investigate allegations that poor maintenance and security may be to blame for contaminants at the Kawela water wells. Pollutants reportedly present at the site include asbestos, which is a material linked to lung cancer and other diseases. The investigation was spurred by actions of Kaunakakai resident J. William [...]

Tropical storm Guillermo downgraded, high surf advisory issued

Tropical Storm Guillermo is approaching Hawaii, and while forecasters do not expect the storm to directly affect state weather, the National Weather Service is issuing a surf advisory for those living on the east shores of Molokai, Maui and the Big Island, Tropical storm Guillermo was downgraded from a hurricane earlier this week when it [...]

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