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The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the East facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

The AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices are experiencing a slight decline in most cities. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.59, which is one cent less than last week and 18 cents lower than a year ago. The national average gas price is $3.15, which is four cents less than last week. 

The Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the Kaheawa Wind 1 Continued Use Project has been published and is now accepting public review and comment through Nov. 22.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the number of total cases to 13 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi, three on Maui, nine on Oʻahu). The individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread.  

Three County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation permit offices in Central Maui, West Maui and South Maui will be reopening service windows starting this month for walk-up customers seeking County community center permits. 

This view of the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was captured Monday night from atop Haleakalā on Maui by resident Jeanna Thacker. Residents throughout the state have been sending in imagery of the comet as it makes its appearance over island skies.

The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from a commercial fishing vessel 78 miles offshore Kahului, Maui, Tuesday. Personnel aboard the 70-foot fishing vessel Pacific Dragon II, reported that a crew member was experiencing abdominal pain.

The County of Maui is working with the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and SoilThrive Hawaiʻi LLC to pilot Reef-Friendly Landscaping practices at Waiehu Golf Course and Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Stadium in Kahului, according to a Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.

Maui Health Foundation’s Housing for Healthcare initiative is accepting interest from healthcare professionals for 31 transitional housing units in Kahului, including 16 brand new, 4-bedroom, single-family homes, and 15 accessory dwelling units (‘ohana units). Homes will be available for lease at below-market rates to healthcare professionals working in Maui County. Preference will be given to eligible healthcare workers displaced by the Maui wildfires.

Ahead of the general election on Nov. 5, hundreds of ʻōpio, kamaʻāina and first-time voters took part this week in “Walk to the Box” events in Wailuku, Honolulu and Hilo, waving signs and walking together to drop off their ballots at voting centers. The events were organized by Our Kaiāulu Votes, a coalition of schools and community organizations striving to inspire voter participation across Hawai‘i. 

A coalition of dedicated community leaders has announced the formation of the Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group, aimed at delivering ongoing recovery assistance to residents impacted by the August 2023 wildfire disaster.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center has announced the third iteration of its new program series, ACTIVATIONS: After Hours at the Gallery.

Kīhei 4th Friday’s Spooky October Halloween Town Party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, the “Heart and Soul” of Kīhei, on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Hāna Branch has been busy transporting East Maui residents to the Festivals of Aloha activities and joining in the parade over the weekend.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reminding everyone that toxic lead can be present in many common facets of life, work and hobbies.

Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays as 10 modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului Harbor to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Kilohana temporary housing site in Lahaina. The hauling is scheduled nightly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 30.

The House of Representatives welcomes applications for various session staff roles during the 2025 Legislative Session. These positions include legislative aide, committee clerk, program budget analyst, data-entry clerk, receptionist, service aide, support staff for remote hearings, legislative attorney and more.

Housing affordability is one of the most critical issues facing our community today. As the president of the REALTORS Association of Maui, I want to emphasize our commitment to fairness, transparency, and responsible practices in the real estate industry.

A new collaboration that aims to significantly accelerate AI model development for mobile, automotive, IoT, and other computing devices was announced today at the Snapdragon Summit on Maui. Dataloop AI, an end-to-end, data-centric AI development platform has entered into the collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., which is focused on computing devices powered by Snapdragon platforms.

The Kahului Public Library will temporarily close to complete extensive interior renovations beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The last day for all library services at the Kahului branch will be Thursday, Oct. 31. At this time, the renovation project is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2025.