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Maui County seeing mostly near to above-average rainfall, National Weather Service reports
Rainfall totals for 2024 through the end of October were mostly near to above average across Maui County, the National Weather Service reports.
The Shops at Wailea presents November entertainment lineup
The Shops at Wailea presents a lineup of lively and meaningful events for November, bringing together the spirit of the season with local talent, music, and community support. Highlights are listed here.
In South Maui council race, Cook declares victory, King waits for curing of ballots
The Maui County Clerk’s Office is notifying voters whose ballots have signature issues to fix them by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13.
Maui County offices to close on Monday, Veterans Day
Maui County offices, including the Office of Recovery in West Maui and the Recovery Permit Center at the County of Maui Service Center in Kahului, will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day.
Judge grants summary judgment in special management area rules case
Second Circuit Judge Kirstin Hamman has granted a Maui Tomorrow Foundation motion for summary judgment in a civil case challenging Maui County’s new rules for special management area assessments and permitting procedures.
Rotary gifts dictionaries to third graders on Maui
Kīhei Rotarians mark 25 years of providing dictionaries to students on Maui. Today, Rotary clubs in Hawaiʻi give out thousands of dictionaries to third graders each year.
Maui’s Kalani Peʻa nominated for his 4th GRAMMY
Maui musician Kalani Peʻa has been nominated for yet another GRAMMY.
Grand opening announced for Honolulu Cookie Company at Whalers Village
Honolulu Cookie Company has opened a store at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali.
Bill Brennan named Director of Communications at OHA
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has selected veteran communicator Bill Brennan as its new Director of Communications. He began his new role on Nov. 1.
Waiehu shark attack victim released from hospital
A 61-year-old shark attack victim has been released from Maui Memorial Medical Center, according to a Go Fund Me post.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation to hold annual meeting Nov. 22
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahainaluna High School cafeteria. This free, community event features PowerPoint updates on Lahaina preservation efforts, recent accomplishments and upcoming projects.
Game bird crop study launches on Hawaiʻi Island
Hunters are invited to participate in the collection of crop samples from birds harvested on Hawaiʻi Island. The crop is part of the bird’s digestive system where food is stored before it is digested.
Voters have until Nov. 13 to fix deficient ballots
Maui County voters who received notification of an issue with their ballot return envelope for the this year’s General Election have until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 to fix the issue so that their ballot may be counted.
State House announces new leadership team, first female House speaker in Hawaiʻi history
With strong support from a majority of members of the state House of Representatives, Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura assumed the role of speaker of the House effective Nov. 6, 2024, making history as the first woman to hold this position in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Gov. Green grants 16 hours of holiday leave; all executive offices closed Nov. 29
Gov. Josh Green is giving state employees 16 hours of paid administrative leave “in recognition of the upcoming holiday season,” according to an announcement from the Office of the Governor.
Nov. 12-22: Overnight utility work to impact traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway from Māʻalaea Bay Place to McGregor Point and Lighthouse
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be conducting overnight equipment upgrades on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 7 and 8 between Māʻalaea Bay Place to the McGregor Point and Lighthouse heading towards West Maui starting Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Friday, Nov. 22, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., daily.
Lahaina food distribution event set for Nov. 16
Binhi at Ani will be holding its annual Bayanihan Food Distribution with a drive-through event beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 16 at Lahaina Intermediate School.
Gov. Green celebrates support for Hawaiʻi’s first girls’ high school flag football season
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., joined key supporters and partners to announce the launch of the inaugural Hawai‘i High School Girls Flag Football season, set to kick off this spring. A check presentation ceremony Thursday in the governor’s Ceremonial Room recognized the donors who made the season possible, particularly the Las Vegas Raiders, who contributed $25,000
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands proposes ag lot subdivision on Molokaʻi
Public comments are due Nov. 22 on a draft environmental assessment for a proposed Department of Hawaiian Home Lands agricultural lot subdivision on Molokaʻi.
Hōkūleʻa visits West Hawaiʻi communities during statewide sail
Last week, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa arrived at Keauhou last week after spending a few days at the historic Hawaiian fishing village of Miloliʻi and on the bay off the shores of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau. During the two-week visit to Hawaiʻi Island, the crew is engaging with communities and schools. This weekend, Hōkūleʻa will head to Kawaihae, the last stop on west Moku O Keawe during the Statewide Pae ʻĀina Voyage.
