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The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui. Levels of 137 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring, slightly exceeding the threshold level of 130 enterococci per 100 mL.

A Maui man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison and three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession of stolen firearms, according to the Justice Department officials.

The first customer in line, Frank Barboza of Kīhei, showed up at around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 16 hours ahead of opening.  He only recently experienced Jollibee during a trip to Oʻahu in April, and said he attempted to be the first at the Maui opening on a dare from his kids.

Companies have until the end of this month to comply. The Hawai‘i Department of Health is forewarning companies that make, distribute or sell flavored cartridge- or pod-based e-cigarettes to stop or risk enforcement action against them from the FDA.

The first phase of the “Kealaula” renaissance project is expected to be unveiled this spring.

A high surf warning has been extended to 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, for the North and West facing shores of Molokaʻi and the North facing shores of Maui.  

The long-term goal at Mahi Pono is to bring sustainable agriculture to Maui with strong, integrated farming practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound and good for our community.

Tusli Gabbard is among a list of 12 candidates that will appear on the Democratic Party of Hawaii Party-run Presidential Primary ballot.  

PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” comes to Maui’s Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, June 12-14, 2020.  Tickets go on sale today for MACC members, and to the general public on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

In the 14-page complaint, Rep. Gabbard, who is running for president, alleges that Clinton lied “publicly, unambiguously” and with “malicious intent.”  The lawsuit says Gabbard “seeks to hold Clinton, and the political elites who enable her, accountable for distorting the truth in the middle of a critical Presidential election.”

The Maui Police Department is focusing traffic enforcement efforts this week on speeding and the Move Over Law.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is advising physicians statewide to be alert for patients who have travelled from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

The crowdfunding site, GoFundMe has verified two campaigns established on the platform to raise funds for the families of fallen Honolulu Police Officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who died in the line of duty on Jan. 19, 2020.

Gov. Ige said, “Today, at the start of a new decade, we have it within our power to change the lives of our working families. We have it within our power to change the trajectory of Hawaiʻi’s future. That is the underlying belief of this joint package by the House, the Senate, my administration, and the community.”

Southwest Airlines rolled out its second wave of Hawaiʻi service this week with new service to, from, and within the Hawaiian Islands.  

ESPN 900 AM is now simulcasting on 102.5 FM, providing greater reach and coverage of sports for radio listeners.

Maui police arrested eight individuals for driving under the influence of an intoxicant and towed a total of five vehicles during a weekend enforcement effort in which police utilized Maui’s new DUI Tow law.

This action is taken to honor Honolulu Police Department officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who were shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19.

The fallen officers have since been identified as Tiffany Enriquez, a seven-year veteran of the department; and Kaulike Kalama, a nine-year veteran of the force.  

A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March takes place this morning in Wailuku. The event is hosted by the African Americans on Maui Association and begins with opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m.  at the Stone of Hope Monument fronting the Kalana O Maui building.  The march begins at 9 a.m.