#Hawaiʻi Gas

The cook-off celebrates the creativity, skill, and dedication of Hawaiʻi’s school food service professionals while encouraging the use of locally grown, raised, and caught ingredients in public school meals.

In Kahului, the average price is $5.63 per gallon, down two cents from last week and $1.19 higher than a year ago. AAA Hawaiʻi expects travel volumes to remain near record levels during the Independence Day holiday period, with most travelers choosing to take road trips.

Even with the recent drop, gas prices remain higher than they were a year ago amid volatile crude oil markets, ongoing tensions involving Iran, uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and increased summer travel demand.

Two classmates from Maui Waena Intermediate took first and second place in the Grades 5–8 art category.

Hawaiʻi Gas, the state’s regulated gas utility, has filed a request with the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission for a proposed rate adjustment, which may affect monthly bills for residents and businesses across the state. The utility is seeking a total revenue increase of approximately 17.67%, though the actual impact on individual bills will vary based on factors such as gas usage, customer classification (residential or commercial) and the island of residence.

With scam calls, phishing and more elaborate schemes on the rise, Hawaiʽi utility companies are reminding customers to remain vigilant as scammers ramp up their activity during the holidays.

Beginning June 1, Maui Economic Opportunity will be accepting applications for the federally funded Energy Credit assistance program, which helps low income residents who are not in crisis but require help to pay their heating and cooling bills.