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As of 5:55 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, Piʻiholo Road is now open. A portion of road was closed for nearly two hours due to a downed tree and power lines reported earlier in the afternoon.

“The people of Hawai‘i have seen how quickly a wildfire can spread and the devastation it can bring – Maui is still coping with the consequences,” HI-EMA Administrator James Barros said. “We want to assure everyone that we are keeping close watch, but we need your help to reduce risk.”

The Real Estate Commission and Community Associations Institute Hawaiʻi Chapter will host “Condorama XI,” on Nov. 18. This educational webinar, featuring expert speakers on condominium-related topics, is free and open to the public.

Country music band Old Dominion, along with special guest Mishka, will perform at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Jan. 6 as part of the Maui Songwriters Festival.

Friday’s Dive Into Education event was the first of its kind organized by students aimed at motivating their peers to become educators, and help to address Hawaiʻi’s teacher shortage.

Researchers from the UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Research Lab captured underwater video of a 30-foot whale shark feeding a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay near Kualoa Ranch.

Host Lanai Tabura kicks off the season with accomplished Maui musician, Joshua Kahula, the lead singer of Nuff Sedd. Kahula’s most recent project, E OLA MAUI, is a collaboration with filmmakers and artists across Hawaiʻi is a tribute to the families of Maui impacted by the August fires, www.eolamaui.com. A resident of Lahaina and father of three, Kahula shares recipes that fit his family’s busy lifestyle.

Hawaiian Electric will use a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections on Maui on Monday, Nov. 6 to Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exact times and locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. today to 6 p.m. Monday. Relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 40% and will reach its lowest during the afternoon hours.

With the Lahaina fire — that has led to the closure of about 600 businesses, according to the Hawai’i Small Business Development Center, and forced many others to change course — the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival has become a lifeline for some businesses and a symbol of economic recovery for Maui.

Coldwell Banker Commercial has been selected to oversee leasing and property management for Kukui Mall in Kīhei. The company aims to enhance the mall’s appeal and attract new tenants to fill remaining vacancies.

Update: The fire near Kapalua Airport is now 100% contained as of 5:15 p.m. Crews remained on scene to extinguish hotspots at last report.

The St. Anthony School in Wailuku is hosting an Open House on Nov. 18, offering students and parents an opportunity to explore its historic campus, meet teachers and staff, and learn about its long-standing tradition of providing Catholic education to Maui’s youth.

The US Small Business Administration has announced a 6-month deferment period for Maui businesses affected by the Hawaii wildfires.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. HST Monday. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch that had been issued earlier.

Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (Ka Pouhana) of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs following the departure of Dr. Sylvia Hussey in July.

Three hundred jobs for impacted workers are available through the DLIR Workforce Development Division and Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. to assist with debris removal, damage cleanup and the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

“We have come today to lament with you, to mourn with you, and to grieve with you,” Bishop Silva said in his homily, standing next to rows of flickering candles; each representing a loved one lost in the devastating Lahaina wildfire on Aug. 8.

The Live Like Tre Foundation announced the recipients of the Live Like Tre Foundation Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024. These individuals were selected for their embodiment of the spirit of the foundation’s mission to inspire acts of kindness, love and positive impact in their communities.

The proceeds from Pasifika Fest will go to the families of the victims who died in the fire to help them with funeral services.