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Keala Kennelly Wins Women’s Title at Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi
Kauaʻi’s Keala Kennelly won the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, one of two stops on the WSL Women’s Big Wave Tour.
NO Tsunami After Large Alaska Quake
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.6 (preliminary magnitude 7.0) earthquake reported in the S Alaska region at 7:29 a.m. HST on Friday, Nov. 30.
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Maui Gas Prices Fall Again This Week
Maui gas prices have fallen further this week and gas price declines around the islands picked up speed over the past week, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch.
Marriott Details Starwood Guest Reservation Data Breach
An investigation determined that there was unauthorized database access, which contained guest information relating to reservations at Starwood properties.
Maui Crime Nov. 18-24, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 23 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 18 to 24, 2018.
Maui Visitor Arrivals Up +1.8% to 216,606 in October
Maui realized growth in both visitor spending (+1.8% to $377.3 million) and visitor arrivals (+1.8% to 216,606) in October of 2018.
Billy Kemper On a Roll with Big Wave Brilliance
Three-time Jaws Challenge winner Billy Kemper jumped from a big victory on Maui Tuesday, to another strong result at the Vans World Cup of Surfing on Wednesday.
Largest Containership Built in US Arrives in Hawai‘i
The Daniel K Inouye is the largest containership ever built in the US. It’s arrival also marks the start of a nearly $1 billion investment by Matson.
Maui’s First Two Large Scale Energy Projects Blessed
Maui’s first solar farms were blessed on Wednesday in separate ceremonies at the Lahaina and Kīhei locations.
Instream Flow Standards Set for Two West Maui Streams
The standards are aimed at providing mauka to makai streamflow for native stream animals and traditional and customary practices at Kahoma and Kanahā streams.
Tentative Contract Agreement Reached at 5 Hawai‘i Hotels
Unite Here Local 5 members voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to ratify a new contract for 2,700 workers at five Hawaiʻi hotels operated by Marriott and owned by Kyo-ya, including 325 workers at the Sheraton Maui.
Day 2 of Vans World Cup Called ON
All eyes will be on Maui’s Billy Kemper as he looks to secure another win after taking the title at the Jaws Challenge at Pe’ahi yesterday.
Hawaiʻi-Grown Romaine Lettuce Not Involved in E. coli Outbreak
Health and agricultural officials in Hawaiʻi say romaine lettuce grown in Hawaiʻi is not involved in the recent E. coli outbreak, which has since been linked to areas in California.
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.
