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Training underway for humpback whale disentanglements
The team gets called out a dozen or more times each season to respond to reports of entangled humpbacks caught in fishing gear or marine debris within the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Maui Ocean Center sea turtle rescue truck stolen
The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute is reporting that their Sea Turtle Rescue truck was stolen overnight.
Maui surfing duo Hanneman and Bunch drop dynamic performances at Seaside Reef
Both Maui contenders debuted in strong form, with Jackson Bunch and Eli Hanneman each notching Opening Round heat wins, according to the WSL.
Maui’s Albion SC Hawaiʻi G09 soccer academy advances to finals in Elite Showcase
The ALBION SC Hawaiʻi G09 Academy Team from Maui came home as finalists in the ALBION San Diego Development Showcase, held Jan. 7-8, 2023 in Temecula, Calif.
One of priciest home sales in Maui history, Mākena mansion sells for $32.76M
In one of the priciest sales in Maui history, a Mākena mansion overlooking the ocean was purchased for $32.76 million Friday. The 7,400-square-foot home known as “Mākena Modern” at 4572 Mākena Road was the highest listed property sale recorded on Maui, according to listing agent Chelsea Dimin of Compass. Other top-dollar property sales were done off the market and not posted on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Warning issued: swell to bring surf of 40-50 feet to north shores
Surf of 40 to 50 feet is forecast along north facing shores as an extra large swell arrives, peaking on Wednesday. The west facing shores will also see warning level surf of 25-35 feet.
Forecast of XL surf prompts advisory from County of Maui
The National Weather Service forecast for an extra large north-northwest swell, has County officials on Maui urging residents and businesses along exposed shorelines to take necessary precautions ahead of the event.
Humpback whale sanctuary seeks volunteers for 2023 Ocean Count
Thousands of humpback whales breed, give birth and nurse offspring near the Hawaiian Islands each winter and spring.
New study: Two black holes “dining dangerously close together”
Data from W. M. Keck Observatory at Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island was used in a new study of a pair of merging galaxies.
New Spectrum store now open in Kīhei
Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Kīhei.
MEO Head Start application period for 2023-24 opens Feb. 1
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start, a 100% subsidized preschool program for low income families, will begin accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year beginning Wednesday, Feb, 1, 2023.
Contestants sought for 2023 Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto Contest
The Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto Contest returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s Celebration of the Arts, Saturday, April 8, 2023 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
Kīlauea overflight video shows lava fountaining within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater
The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, continues with all recent eruptive activity confined to the crater, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Maui surfers Bunch and Hanneman compete in Sambazon World Junior Championships
Maui surfers Eli Hanneman and Jackson Bunch are among the athletes competing in the Sambazon World Junior Championships hosted by Best Western, taking place at Seaside Reef, in San Diego, Calif.
The Doobie Brothers’ 50th Anniversary Tour makes Maui stop, May 2
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents The Doobie Brothers in concert Tuesday, May 2 in the A&B Amphitheater & Yokouchi Pavilion. This concert is part of the group’s historic 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and John McFee.
Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members Tuesday, Jan. 10 and to the general public Friday, Jan. 13.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers to consider Sports Gaming Bill
At the legislature today, Representative John Mizuno will introduce his Sports Gaming Bill, which aims to open Oʻahu’s first single, stand-alone sports book and card room with a 10-year license.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 9, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Jan. 09, 2023. May they rest in peace.
UHERO report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as virus’ negative impacts widen
More Hawaiʻi residents are contracting COVID-19, fewer are getting COVID-19 booster shots and the number of those impacted by long-COVID illnesses remain high, according to a new comprehensive report released on Jan. 5 by researchers in the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Benefits increase 8.7% for Social Security recipients due to cost-of-living adjustment
Effective Dec. 30, 2022, households receiving Social Security and/or Supplemental Security Income or SSI saw their benefits increase 8.7%.
Developer to present update on Pulelehua housing project
A special presentation updating the progress of the 310-acre Pulelehua housing development is among the topics being presented at the annual West Maui Taxpayers Association members meeting set for Jan. 12.
