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Marine debris removal season at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument ends with record-breaking results
A team of 16 from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project removed 298,180 pounds of marine debris from the monument during three missions from April to October 2024. The removed marine debris includes 191,860 pounds of derelict fishing nets, 4,600 pounds... October 28, 2024 · 06:10amHJI
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Maui News Hawaiian monk seal yearling RS52 transported from Maui to Big Island for emergency care
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Fire at Kahului residence causes damage to boat and exterior of home
A fire in Kahului early Monday morning caused damage to a boat and the exterior of the home where it was stored. The fire was reported at 1:16 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2024 at a home on East Hawaiʻi St.
Hui No‘eau seeks Maui County high school juniors and seniors for Ka Ulana ‘Ie Junior Cohort program
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is offering a new opportunity for Maui County high school juniors and seniors: Ka Ulana ʻIe Maui Junior Cohort with Kumulāʻau and Haunani Sing. Ka Ulana ‘Ie Maui Junior Cohort will engage up to 20 Maui County high school students in a 3-month intensive ulana ‘ie cohort.
Hōkūleʻa visits Kahoʻolawe and Miloliʻi
Hōkūleʻa’s voyage through the Hawaiian Islands continued with visits to Kahoʻolawe and Miloliʻi, Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawaiian monk seal yearling RS52 transported from Maui to Big Island for emergency care
Hawaiian monk seal RS52, a juvenile male born on Lanaʻi, was transported from Maui to Hawaiʻi Island for emergency care on Oct. 17. The rescue mission was launched following reports that the animal had lost significant weight and had become progressively less energetic in recent weeks.
Hawaiʻi DOH launches campaigns exposing harmful chemicals in vapes; highlights Quitline to help
To support those looking to quit smoking and vaping, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health recently launched two new campaigns – Escape the Vape Hawaiʻi’s “Toxic Remains” and the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline’s “Rough Day” – to break the cycle of addiction and build a more healthy, nicotine- and tobacco-free Hawaiʻi.
Two people rescued from swift water during flash flood in ʻĪao Valley
Two people were rescued from separate areas of ʻĪao Valley as fast-moving water swept a man downstream and left a child stranded during a Flash Flood at Wailuku River, Sunday.
New, spread of invasive marine species sparks ‘Don’t Let It Loose’ campaign
Illegal and harmful marine aquarium species are being set loose on Hawai‘i’s reefs, according to the state departments of Agriculture and Land and Natural Resources. And, the threat of non-native species to nearshore ecosystems has led to the launch of the “Don’t Let It Loose” campaign.
New ‘G Building’ at Lahainaluna High School needs a name
The Lahainaluna High School Archive Committee is seeking name suggestions for the new “G Building,” which houses Social Studies and Special Education classes. The building is located below the school’s cafeteria parking lot.
Maui Visitors Bureauʻs November ‘Canoe Crop Corner’ at Wailuku First Friday
The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau hosts its second Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage at Wailuku First Friday on Nov. 1. A cultural advisor and chef will continue this showcase the flavors of Hawai’i’s ancient canoe crop, kalo—one of the plants brought to the islands by early Polynesian voyagers.
Coast Guard rescues father, sons after boat capsizes south of Lānaʻi
One man and two children were rescued by Coast Guard personnel after their boat capsized offshore of Lānaʻi Saturday. A helicopter crew located the capsized 16-foot boat about 7 miles south of Mānele Harbor. One man and two boys, ages 8 and 12, were clinging to the hull, not wearing life jackets.
Hawai‘i set to receive more than $9M for forest restoration projects
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife will receive $4.9 million for forest restoration work in areas with high values for carbon sequestration and the highest potential to provide habitat for rare species. The project seeks to plant 80,000 native trees and remove invasive weeds from 1,200 acres.
Marine debris removal season at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument ends with record-breaking results
A team of 16 from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project removed 298,180 pounds of marine debris from the monument during three missions from April to October 2024. The removed marine debris includes 191,860 pounds of derelict fishing nets, 4,600 pounds of abandoned and derelict vessels and 101,720 pounds of plastic and other debris. The team also released four Hawaiian green sea turtles entangled in derelict fishing nets.
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DBEDT encourages Hawaiʻi small business to complete annual Fed credit survey
The Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is urging local small businesses to complete the Federal Reserve Bank’s annual Small Business Credit Survey.
Over 120 attendees gather for Maui Business Resilience Summit at UH Maui College
The Hawaiʻi Pacific Export Council, in partnership with key Maui business support organizations and Amazon, successfully hosted the Maui Business Resilience Summit at UH Maui College’s Pilina Building.
US Small Business Administration invests in Hawaiʻi State Trade Expansion Program
The US Small Business Administration has awarded the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism $525,000 to continue the Hawaiʻi State Trade Expansion Program.
Mahiʻai Match-Up awards $50,000 to four local food-focused entrepreneurs
Four local food-focused entrepreneurs will share a total of $50,000 in cash prizes to expand and scale their businesses as winners of Kamehameha Schools’ 2024 Mahi‘ai Match-Up, a business plan competition that aims to strengthen Hawai‘i’s food system. The winning companies — Hā Tonics, The Local General Store, Polipoli Farms, and Manu Brewing Co. — were honored Thursday at ʻAha ʻAina Pauahi, a celebration at the Royal Hawaiian Center.
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Hui No‘eau seeks Maui County high school juniors and seniors for Ka Ulana ‘Ie Junior Cohort program
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is offering a new opportunity for Maui County high school juniors and seniors: Ka Ulana ʻIe Maui Junior Cohort with Kumulāʻau and Haunani Sing. Ka Ulana ‘Ie Maui Junior Cohort will engage up to 20 Maui County high school students in a 3-month intensive ulana ‘ie cohort.
Maui Visitors Bureauʻs November ‘Canoe Crop Corner’ at Wailuku First Friday
The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau hosts its second Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage at Wailuku First Friday on Nov. 1. A cultural advisor and chef will continue this showcase the flavors of Hawai’i’s ancient canoe crop, kalo—one of the plants brought to the islands by early Polynesian voyagers.
Eric Gilliom and Vince Esquire to entertain at Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Nov. 1
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will welcome award-winning musicians Eric Gilliom and Vince Esquire to its Kapalua Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Paukūkalo Homesteaders to host Trunk or Treat on Halloween night
The Paukūkalo Hawaiian Homesteaders will put on a third annual Trunk or Treat ‘in the park’. The event takes place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Paukūkalo Hawaiian Homes Park. Harley Tripp will be the Emcee.
‘The Peek-a-Bows’ Season 2 premieres Oct. 28 on YouTube
Following the success of its first season, the beloved children’s series “The Peek-a-Bows” is returning for Season 2, premiering on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. on YouTube. This season brings ‘Alani, Lena, and Poni, the colorful sisters of the rainbow, to life once again, captivating keiki and ‘ohana with storytelling, humor and cultural themes.
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Update: National Weather Service extends flood watch through early Tuesday morning
The upper level low-pressure system near the Hawaiian Islands will maintain moist and unstable conditions that could produce periods of locally heavy showers.
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 28, 2024
An upper low will drift over the island chain through tonight. A highly moist resident air mass, along with the instability induced by the low, will...
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 28, 2024
A small, medium-period north swell will persist through today, then gradually decline while another small north swell arrives on Tuesday. A small...
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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 29, 2024
Surf along north-facing shores will gradually decline as a small, medium-period north swell wanes through Tuesday. Another small northwest swell is possible...
Update: Flood watch extended until early Tuesday morning as upper level low persists
The upper level low-pressure system near the Hawaiian Islands will maintain moist and unstable conditions that could produce periods of locally heavy showers.
Update: Winter weather advisory canceled for summits Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa
A few snow showers will be possible this evening, but the threat for impactful winter weather has decreased.
Get into the spirit of the haunting holiday at these Oct. 28 Halloween events
From The Great Escape with the Hawai‘i Keiki Museum at Kings' Shops in Waikōloa, Trunk-or-Treating in Pāhoa and all the haunted attractions that promise to scare those who dare to enter, there's plenty to do as All-Hallow's Eve draws near.
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
Yearling RS52, a juvenile male born on Lānaʻi, was rescued Oct. 17 from Maui as part of a special intervention mission after being identified in late September as losing significant weight and becoming progressively less energetic and continuing to thin throughout the next few weeks.