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AAA Hawaiʻi: Kahului gas increases 5 cents per gallon from previous week
The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.68, a cent higher than last week. The national average gas price is $3.10, a cent lower than last week.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet service available to 95% of Moloka‘i
Hawaiian Telcom expanded availability of its fast, reliable fiber internet service Fioptics to four of Moloka‘i’s five zip codes, which equates to more than 95% of the island.
Kīhei legislators to host town hall for South Maui residents
Senator Angus McKelvey (Senate District 6, West Maui, Māʻalaea, Waikapū, South Maui) and Representative Terez Amato (House District 11, Māʻalaea, Kīhei, Wailea) will host a Town Hall for South Maui residents on Friday, Jan. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Kūlanihākoʻi High School Cafeteria.
Cold front brings gusty winds and bouts of rainfall
A front rapidly approaching Kauaʻi from the northwest will move down the island chain today and tonight, delivering gusty west to northwest winds, brief bouts of heavy rainfall, and cool conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Coast Guard, partners responding to two grounded vessels off Maui
The Coast Guard continues to respond to vessels that ran aground near Lahaina, Maui on Monday and Sugar Beach, Maui on Tuesday.
Wind gusts up to 70 mph on Haleakalā, Maui
West wind gusts will increase to 50 to 70 mph on the summit of Haleakalā and 60 to 80 mph on the high summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.
Water service outage: Jan. 11, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Jan. 12 in Makawao
A portion of homes on Makawao Ave. from Makani Road through and including Loha St., Anuwanu Pl., Kupeʻe Pl. and Lino Pl. will experience a water service outage from 8 p.m. Jan. 11 to 5 a.m. on Jan. 12.
Amy Hānaialiʻi performing with Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony in free Maui community concert
The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony’s top orchestra, with special guest Amy Hānaialiʻi, will perform a President’s Day concert on Feb. 19 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Water damage from storm reported at VA Maui Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Inclement weather from Tuesday’s slow passing cold front resulted in water leaks at the Maui Community Based Outpatient Clinic, located at 203 Hoʻolana Street, Suite 303 in Kahului.
Resolutions to honor Maui Firefighter Tanner Mosher and nonprofit CEO Michael Shiffler
The Maui County Council will meet Friday at 9 a.m. to receive testimony on ceremonial resolutions honoring Maui Firefighter Tanner Mosher for his heroism during the August 2023 wildfires and Michael Shiffler, whose nonprofit Red Lightning worked to establish satellite communications in West Maui during the emergency.
Wailea Golf Academy director named best teacher in Hawaiʻi
For the third time, Wailea Golf Academy’s director of player development has been voted by his peers as Golf Digest’s best teacher in the state.
Hoʻoikaika Partnership receives $175,000 Maui Strong grant to help children, families
Hoʻoikaika Partnership, a coalition dedicated to preventing child maltreatment and strengthening families, has received a one-year grant from The Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
Hawaiʻi Senate majority announces legislative priorities for 2024, including fires recovery support
With the 32nd State Legislature set to begin on Jan. 17, the Hawaiʻi Senate Majority said it is focused on addressing a range of issues, with a key focus on supporting ongoing disaster recovery efforts following the devastating Maui wildfires.
PBS’ video about elderly dementia to be shown at sites around Maui County
The PBS point of view documentary “Wisdom Gone Wild,” which focuses on elderly dementia, will be shown on Jan. 27 at sites on Maui island, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Some state Agriculture Department offices on Maui to temporarily close for maintenance
Some Maui offices of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture will be temporarily closed for building maintenance from Jan. 12 to approximately early summer 2024.
County to host Right-of-Entry workshops for owners who lost properties in Maui fires
The County of Maui is holding two informational workshops on the Right-of-Entry (ROE) process to assist residential and commercial owners who lost Lahaina properties in the August wildfires. The ROE process is necessary for participation in the government-sponsored hazardous debris removal program.
Weakening cold front moves to Big Island, two more rounds of showers expected
A slow-moving cold front dropped more than 3 inches of rain over parts of Maui over a 24-hour period ending at 7:45 a.m. today. The next front is forecast to deliver another round of gusty showers Thursday into Friday, with yet another round of showers forecast to potentially move through next week Tuesday.
High Surf Advisory, Coastal Flood Statement for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu
A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. There is also a Coastal Flood Statement in effect from tonight through early Saturday morning.
85-foot boat grounded in Kihei, Maui; breaks from mooring during strong winds
The Coast Guard is responding to an 85-foot vessel “Chaparral” that broke free of its mooring and ran aground near Sugar Beach, Maui, Tuesday.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Jan. 11-21: Hawaiian music by Grammy winners, Kanekoa benefit concert, UB40, Maui Pops Orchestra
Coming up are concerts by UB40 and the Maui Pops Orchestra with Disney and Beyond, comedy by frequent TV night show guest Nick Swardson, and musical “Daddy Long Legs” at the ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
