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Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s annual Hui Holidays shopping event returns from Nov. 18 through Dec. 24, 2022. Hui Holidays will feature unique gifts from over 70 local artists and vendors.

Mayor-elect Richard Bissen is now accepting resumes as he organizes and fills positions for his new administration.

A stubborn brush fire continued to burn in the uppermost elevations of the West Maui Mountains this morning, mauka of areas between Kahoma and Launiupoko, according to the Maui Fire Department.

Department officials say permits will allow DAR to track the number of lay net fishers on a yearly basis. It will also promote compliance with lay net regulations and help DLNR’s Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement crack down on the illegal use of lay nets.

Krank Cycles Maui is seeking volunteers to help assemble 400 bicycles for a Christmas giveaway for deserving keiki in Maui County.

Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.

The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of six Sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant.  All promotions are scheduled to take effect on Nov. 16, 2022.

Gas prices remained mainly stable throughout the state this past week, with the average price of regular unleaded gas at $5.27 per gallon in Kahului.

The Plans Review Section of the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division will be closed to the public temporarily on Wednesdays beginning Nov. 16, 2022. The Maui County Department of Planning made the announcement today saying this will allow personnel to catch up on a backlog of plan reviews for permit applications.

Firefighters continue efforts to contain a stubborn fire in West Maui that has burned 2,100 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.

The popular Hawaiian Music Series will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home lawn.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.

Competitors will have to deal with in-form Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui competitors making their way fresh off a Sunset Pro presented by HIC event. The recent runner-up Nora Liotta (HAW), current Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1 Moana Jones Wong (HAW), No. 2 Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW), Sunset Pro Finalists Eweleiula Wong (HAW) and Brianna Cope (HAW), and more are on the hunt for big results of their own.

Evacuation is possible for residents in the upper portion of the Launiupoko subdivision, according to a County of Maui update issued on Wednesday afternoon. 

Applications are being accepted for the Parent Leadership Training Institute that teaches Maui parents and caregivers how they can become leaders in their communities.

Governor-elect Josh Green today has launched a website to begin taking applications for the Office of the Governor, Cabinet, and Boards and Commissions.

We had a chance to catch up with Bissen this morning, as he joined his wife in sign waving and thanking the community at the Hāna Highway / Haleakalā Highway intersection. He discussed the road ahead and how he plans to carry out his promise of Kamaʻāina Prosperity.

The 30th Anniversary edition of the Hula O Nā Keiki children’s hula competition takes place Thursday Nov. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel in West Maui.

For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Nov. 10-16, find our comprehensive listing HERE.

The Richard Bissen campaign has declared their candidate mayor after the second printout. In a Hawaii News Now interview just prior to the Bissen announcement, Victorino conceded saying, “I accept defeat,” and vowed to make the transition between administrations as smooth as possible.