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Billy Kemper Wins Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Maui’s own Billy Kemper won the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, one of three stops on the World Surf League Men’s Big Wave Tour.
Carissa Moore Wins Beachwaver Maui Pro with Perfect 10
Three-time World Surf League Champion, Carissa Moore of Hawaiʻi won the Beachwaver Maui Pro, with a perfect 10-point ride in the final heat of the season.
Isaac Hale Kepo‘okalani Beach Park at Pohoiki to Reopen on Dec. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen Isaac Hale Beach Park, also known as Pohoiki Beach Park, at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6
21st Lahaina Banyan Tree Lighting Ceremony
The LahainaTown Action Committee will host the 21st Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree in downtown Lahaina on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Search Initiated for Owner of Paddle Board off Nāpili, Maui
A search has been launched for the owner of a blue and white paddle board found adrift off Maui’s Nāpili coast on Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Awards $3.56 Million to Support 130 Programs
A total of seven programs in Maui County received funding including: the Moloka‘i Land Trust; Ma Ka Hāna Ka Ike Building Program; Coral Reef Alliance; The Nature Conservancy; Maui Nui Botanical Gardens; Friends of Auwahi Forest Restoration Project; and the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Finals Day at Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge Called ON
The Beachwaver Maui Pro at Honolua and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi on Maui have been called ON.
20-30 Foot Surf Forecast, Forces Closure of Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin Beach Park remains closed all day today as dangerous surf and flooding conditions pose safety concerns in the area.
Gilmore Claims 7th Surfing World Title at Beachwaver Maui Pro
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) claimed an historic seventh World Surfing Title at Honolua Bay on Maui. Gilmore’s incredible achievement comes following remaining challenger Lakey Peterson’s (USA) early elimination from the Beachwaver Maui Pro, the final stop on the 2018 World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour.
Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident
The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.
Green Alert: 2018 JAWS Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Today, the World Surf League Big Wave Tour has issued a Green Alert for the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaiʻi to run on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.
State Unemployment Rate at 2.3 Percent in October
According to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the county of Maui was 2.6 percent.
Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi Called ON
The Beachwaver Maui Pro and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaii have been called ON for a 7:35 a.m. HST start today (Monday, Nov. 26, 2018).
Structure Fire Kahului
South Papa Avenue is temporarily closed between Kea Street and Holua Street due to a structure fire. Emergency crews are on scene. Motorists should avoid the area and use an alternate route.
UH Cancer Center Awarded $1.4M for E-Cigarette Research
The National Cancer Institute and the USFDA awarded a three-year, $1.4M grant for e-cigarette research to UHCC researcher Pallav Pokhrel.
Santa Arrival Kicks Off The Holiday Season at The Shops at Wailea
The Shops at Wailea kicked off the holiday season with Santa arriving in style on Black Friday. The parade started from Kalama Park, with Santa riding in a 1963 Cadillac Eldorado escorted by the Maui Classic Cruisers and Street Bikers United Maui.
Nearly 3 Million Visitors Came to Maui in 2017, New Report Finds
The number of visitors staying on Maui in 2017 rose 4% from 2016 to 2,744,994 visitors, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report.
Kamehameha School New “Gathering Place” to Serve Maui County Region
Kamehameha Schools held a blessing to celebrate the opening of its new Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i regional office and community resource center in downtown Wailuku after completing renovations.
UPDATE: Landslide Forces Temporary Closure of Hāna Hwy in Wailua
Crews from the State Department of Transportation are working to clear a landslide on the Hāna Highway (360) at Mile 20.5 in Wailua.
Gonzaga Defeats Duke, 89-87 for Maui Invitational Championship
Gonzaga defeated Duke, 89-87 for the 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship title at the Lahaina Civic Center. Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura was also named the 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tournament MVP.
