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Shallow earthquake swarm detected beneath Kīlauea summit

A shallow earthquake swarm has been detected beneath the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, accompanied by significant surface tilt excursion, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. HVO scientists say resumption of eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit is likely imminent.

UPDATE/OPEN: Honoapiʻilani Highway traffic accident at Mile 8.5

UPDATES: (5:09 p.m., March 11, 2023). The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now open in both directions. It will take some time before traffic resumes its normal flow. The highway was closed for several hours since around 1:30 p.m. following a motor vehicle accident near Mile 8.5.

Prom dress giveaway on Molokaʻi set for March 17; formal wear donations accepted

The Bella Project prom dress giveaway on Moloka‘i is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Kaunakakai. The Moloka‘i High Junior and Senior Prom will be held April 8.

Haleakalā National Park’s Solar Festival, March 16-18

Haleakalā National Park celebrates the 2023 Solar Festival from Thursday, March 16 through Saturday, March 18. The public is invited to visit the “House of the Sun” to explore methods of daytime astronomy and learn about our closest star.

Pacific Whale Foundation announces 7th Annual World Whale Film Festival

The hybrid festival kicks off June 8, 2023, in honor of World Ocean Day, with an in-person screening held at OCEAN Organic Farm & Distillery—a valued PWF partner and WWFF venue sponsor.

Pukalani cottage fire causes $72,000 in damage

A cottage fire in Pukalani early Saturday morning caused an estimated $60,000 in damage to the structure and $12,000 in damage to its contents, according to Maui fire officials.

County Council urges Maui Health to resolve labor dispute, vows to seek help at state level

After emotional testimony from Maui Health employees about low wages and long hours, some council members Friday said the state should re-evaluate whether Kaiser Permanente is equipped to continue managing Maui County hospitals.

Film producer Burgmaier brings passion and persistence to his love of jazz, Hawaiiana

On his HawaiiOnTV.com, his productions include a variety of island entertainment, including hula and slack key music. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Burgmaier for this People on Maui feature.

Ledcor Group celebrates 75th anniversary with donation to Maui Youth & Family Services

The nonprofit Maui Youth & Family Services is the recipient of a $4,000 donation from Ledcor Maui LP, a division of Ledcor Group. The gift comes as part of the Ledcor Group’s 75th anniversary celebration.

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issues ruling on special permits for overnight camps on ag land

The Hawai‘i Supreme Court issued a decision supporting the state Land Use Commission’s position on the issuance of special permits for overnight camps on prime agricultural land.

Update: Manhunt underway in Hāmākua on Hawaiʻi Island for attempted murder suspect

The manhunt continues on Hawaiʻi Island for Ronald Patrick Keahonui Kahihikolo, 44, of Ocean View. He is wanted for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident reported on Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023 at an Outrigger Drive residence in Ocean View.

Helping homeless cancer patients on Maui gain access to safe, clean housing

Ka Hale A Ke Ola is ready to make beds available at its Hale Hoʻola Medical Respite Shelter at its Waiale Road facility in Wailuku for homeless cancer patients on Maui to get safe, clean housing for life-saving medical treatment.

Maui unemployment rate drops to 3.1% in January 2023

Maui’s January unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in January 2023, down from 3.3% in December and dow 3.6% from a year ago.

Maui Youth & Family Services car wash fundraiser, March 18

Maui Youth & Family Services hosts a car wash fundraiser at the ʻOhana Fuels location at 85 S. Wākea Avenue in Kahului, on Saturday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost of the car wash is a suggested donation of $10 per car.

Relief may be in sight for Hawaiʻi food, rent prices; new UHERO forecast more optimistic

Relief may be in sight for Hawai’i at-home food prices, gas, new and used cars — and even rent, according to the latest economic forecast released today by University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.

Hawaiʻi banks warn customers of phishing scams

Hawaiʻi Bankers Association announced today that eight of its members across the state of Hawaiʻi are joining efforts to alert the public about increased phishing scams and fraudulent activity targeting customers’ personal and banking information.

Maui 5K raises $57,000 for Maui Nui schools

Nearly 1,000 participants ran and walked in last weekend’s 12th annual Maui 5K, raising more than $57,000 for Maui Nui schools. The participation from Maui residents and visitors alike marked a record number for the event.

DLNR: Yacht grounding at Honolua caused “significant damage” to live rock, coral colonies

A post-grounding damage assessment conducted by divers from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, found that the yacht Nakoa caused damage to corals and reef live rock covering at least 19,434-square-feet, according to state officials.

Health Dept. issues notice of unauthorized access to Electronic Death Registry

On Jan. 23, 2023, Mandiant, a cybersecurity threat intelligence company, notified the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, Office of Homeland Security and DOH that an external medical certifier account of the EDRS was compromised and the login credentials were placed for sale on the dark web.

Budget bill allocates much less to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority than requested

De Fries said the the limited budget is cause for “extreme concern.” He said that in addition to programs that the HTA supports in communities markets around the world, its funds are also used to support cultural events, festivals, and sporting events.
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