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The Public Utilities Commission has begun a series of public hearings regarding Hawai‘i Gas’ application for rate increases, revised rate schedules and rules across all its service territories throughout the state.  

The West Maui Taxpayers’ Association released its endorsements for the Nov. 5 general election.

A new project looks to transform barren land in Kahului into an educational farm.

Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s “50 Best Comics of All Time.”

Councilmember Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins has invited community members to attend a town hall on community updates and emergency preparedness on Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Samuel E. Kalama Intermediate School cafeteria, announced a press release.

The Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday to discuss a resolution urging the county administration to prioritize the use of recycled water and preserve potable water for affordable housing and other residential uses, Council Member Tom Cook announced Monday.

A Hāna Highway closure early this morning stemmed from a report of a stolen vehicle in Māʻalaea, according to the Maui Police Department. The highway was fully re-opened as of approximately 12:20 p.m.

A status update on wildfire debris cleanup will be provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday, Oct. 9, during a Maui County Disaster Recovery Community Update meeting at the Lahaina Civic Center. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the social hall.

Seabury Pāʻina, a special celebration of the school’s 60th anniversary, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Seabury Hall’s Makawao campus.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D. has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Hawai‘i, in recognition of the state’s important role in identifying cyber threats, protecting our citizens from any attacks and responding quickly when threats occur.

Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation on Tuesday announced an initial $6M commitment to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts, including donations of food, water, essential supplies and grants to organizations providing relief.

Local farms, artisans and cultural guides are collaborating to bring unique, hands-on experiences that celebrate Maui’s natural beauty and resources this fall.

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the Oct. 15, 2024, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. People in disaster areas may have extra time to file.

Roots School in Haʻikū will be hosting an open house for prospective new families on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has proclaimed the week of Oct. 6-12, 2024 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the state of Hawai‘i. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!”

Three Hawaiʻi state departments were honored at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers 2024 State IT Recognition Awards in New Orleans Oct. 1 for their technology project entries, including one taking the top award in the Emerging & Innovative Technologies category.

Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host a community budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.

XLR8HI is one of 44 Stage Two winners nationally for the US Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that single lanes will be closed at the intersection of Puʻunēnē Ave. (Route 3500), Kūihelani Highway (Route 380), Maui Veterans Highway (Route 311) and Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way (Route 3800), on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 10, from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.

The Bears, who are 11-0 in the MIL and clinched a state tournament berth, are hoping for a big sendoff for their eight seniors, who’ve grown up playing volleyball together.