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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that glow and intermittent splattering continued from both of Kīlauea's summit vents overnight Monday, while no overflows were seen from either vent on Monday.
#Kilauea #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory #USGS
#Kilauea #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory #USGS
Kīlauea eruption forecast: Episode 37 likely this week
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that glow and intermittent splattering continued from both of Kīlauea's summit vents overnight Monday, while no overflows were seen from either vent on Monday.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that glow and intermittent splattering continued from both of Kīlauea's summit vents overnight Monday, while no overflows were seen from either vent on Monday.
#Kilauea #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory #USGS
#Kilauea #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory #USGS
Brown-Kaimiola was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, by a concerned family member after she failed to return home. She was last seen outside her residence on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Brown-Kaimiola was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, by a concerned family member after she failed to return home. She was last seen outside her residence on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Brown-Kaimiola was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, by a concerned family member after she failed to return home. She was last seen outside her residence on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The Maui County Council failed to reach a majority decision this afternoon in appointing a successor to the late Council Member Natalie "Tasha" Kama, effectively handing the selection authority to Mayor Richard Bissen.
Council deadlocks on Kama successor; decision moves to Mayor Bissen
The Maui County Council failed to reach a majority decision this afternoon in appointing a successor to the late Council Member Natalie "Tasha" Kama, effectively handing the selection authority to Mayor Richard Bissen.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Maui County Council failed to reach a majority decision this afternoon in appointing a successor to the late Council Member Natalie "Tasha" Kama, effectively handing the selection authority to Mayor Richard Bissen.
US Rep. Jill Tokuda has introduced new legislation that would repeal what she described as counterproductive “emergency” tariffs imposed during the Trump administration on key Indo-Pacific partners.
#USRepresentativeJillTokuda #Tariffs
#USRepresentativeJillTokuda #Tariffs
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to repeal tariffs on Indo-Pacific allies
US Rep. Jill Tokuda has introduced new legislation that would repeal what she described as counterproductive “emergency” tariffs imposed during the Trump administration on key Indo-Pacific partners.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
US Rep. Jill Tokuda has introduced new legislation that would repeal what she described as counterproductive “emergency” tariffs imposed during the Trump administration on key Indo-Pacific partners.
#USRepresentativeJillTokuda #Tariffs
#USRepresentativeJillTokuda #Tariffs
Two Maui men — ages 18 and 20 — were rescued while hiking in Haleakalā National Park on Sunday. The alarm was received at 1:10 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to respond to two hikers who were out of water and cold in the area of the Palikū cabin.
#Haleakala #Paliku #Holua #mountainrescue
#Haleakala #Paliku #Holua #mountainrescue
Two Maui men rescued during hike at Haleakalā
Two Maui men — ages 18 and 20 — were rescued while hiking in Haleakalā National Park on Sunday. The alarm was received at 1:10 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to respond to two hikers who were out of water and cold in the area of the Palikū cabin.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Two Maui men — ages 18 and 20 — were rescued while hiking in Haleakalā National Park on Sunday. The alarm was received at 1:10 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to respond to two hikers who were out of water and cold in the area of the Palikū cabin.
#Haleakala #Paliku #Holua #mountainrescue
#Haleakala #Paliku #Holua #mountainrescue
Maui firefighters responded to a rubbish fire off the Kūihelani Highway in Central Maui on Sunday. The incident was reported at 8:28 a.m. on Nov. 23.
Maui firefighters douse rubbish fire off Kūihelani Highway
Maui firefighters responded to a rubbish fire off the Kūihelani Highway in Central Maui on Sunday. The incident was reported at 8:28 a.m. on Nov. 23.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Maui firefighters responded to a rubbish fire off the Kūihelani Highway in Central Maui on Sunday. The incident was reported at 8:28 a.m. on Nov. 23.
The celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Black Friday, when the first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Queen Kaʻahumanu Center gift.
#QKC #BlackFriday
#QKC #BlackFriday
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center kicks off the holidays with Black Friday and holiday gift with purchase
The celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Black Friday, when the first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Queen Kaʻahumanu Center gift.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Black Friday, when the first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Queen Kaʻahumanu Center gift.
#QKC #BlackFriday
#QKC #BlackFriday
The Maui County Council has advanced a plan to secure nearly $64.5 million in low-interest state loans for water infrastructure projects needed as part of recovery from the disastrous August 2023 wildfires.
Maui Council advances plan to secure low-interest loans for water infrastructure projects
The Maui County Council has advanced a plan to secure nearly $64.5 million in low-interest state loans for water infrastructure projects needed as part of recovery from the disastrous August 2023 wildfires.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Maui County Council has advanced a plan to secure nearly $64.5 million in low-interest state loans for water infrastructure projects needed as part of recovery from the disastrous August 2023 wildfires.
Maui residents may start making appointments Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s free Residential Household Waste Collection on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Central Maui. Appointments close Jan. 6, 2026.
#residentialwaste #householdwaste #recycle
#residentialwaste #householdwaste #recycle
County’s free Residential Household Waste Collection in Central Maui, Jan. 18
Maui residents may start making appointments Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s free Residential Household Waste Collection on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Central Maui. Appointments close Jan. 6, 2026.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Maui residents may start making appointments Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s free Residential Household Waste Collection on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Central Maui. Appointments close Jan. 6, 2026.
#residentialwaste #householdwaste #recycle
#residentialwaste #householdwaste #recycle
Kiara Goold and Finn McGill claimed wins Saturday in pumping 8- to 12-foot surf at the HTA Sunset Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event featuring many of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti Nui’s top rising talents.
Photo Credit: WSL / Heff
#WSL #QualifyingSeries
Photo Credit: WSL / Heff
#WSL #QualifyingSeries
Goold and McGill capture big wins HTA Sunset Pro in powerful North Shore surf
Kiara Goold and Finn McGill claimed wins Saturday in pumping 8- to 12-foot surf at the HTA Sunset Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event featuring many of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti Nui’s top rising talents.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Kiara Goold and Finn McGill claimed wins Saturday in pumping 8- to 12-foot surf at the HTA Sunset Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event featuring many of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti Nui’s top rising talents.
Photo Credit: WSL / Heff
#WSL #QualifyingSeries
Photo Credit: WSL / Heff
#WSL #QualifyingSeries
Open enrollment for the Individual Marketplace is underway. The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division advises eligible residents to visit HealthCare.gov to review and compare Health Insurance Marketplace plans.
#HealthInsurance #HealthCare
#HealthInsurance #HealthCare
Open enrollment is underway for the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment for the Individual Marketplace is underway. The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division advises eligible residents to visit HealthCare.gov to review and compare Health Insurance Marketplace plans.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Open enrollment for the Individual Marketplace is underway. The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division advises eligible residents to visit HealthCare.gov to review and compare Health Insurance Marketplace plans.
#HealthInsurance #HealthCare
#HealthInsurance #HealthCare
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Office of Housing and Community Development has purchased the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, with plans to convert guest rooms into 18 affordable rentals.
#affordablehousing #HiloHawaii #DolphinBayHotel
#affordablehousing #HiloHawaii #DolphinBayHotel
Hawaiʻi County purchases Dolphin Bay Hotel for affordable rental housing
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Office of Housing and Community Development has purchased the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, with plans to convert guest rooms into 18 affordable rentals.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Office of Housing and Community Development has purchased the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, with plans to convert guest rooms into 18 affordable rentals.
#affordablehousing #HiloHawaii #DolphinBayHotel
#affordablehousing #HiloHawaii #DolphinBayHotel
Members of the Native Hawaiian Caucus of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives met privately with Gov. Josh Green on Friday, to share concerns and perspectives regarding ongoing negotiations over military land leases and potential federal condemnation efforts.
#HawaiianCaucus #militarylease
#HawaiianCaucus #militarylease
House Native Hawaiian Caucus meets with Green to discuss military lease negotiations
Members of the Native Hawaiian Caucus of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives met privately with Gov. Josh Green on Friday, to share concerns and perspectives regarding ongoing negotiations over military land leases and potential federal condemnation efforts.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Members of the Native Hawaiian Caucus of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives met privately with Gov. Josh Green on Friday, to share concerns and perspectives regarding ongoing negotiations over military land leases and potential federal condemnation efforts.
#HawaiianCaucus #militarylease
#HawaiianCaucus #militarylease
Sacred Hearts School received a $15,000 grant in mid-November from the Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support the school lunch program for students in need.
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
Sacred Hearts School uses Rotary grant to provide lunches to students in need
Sacred Hearts School received a $15,000 grant in mid-November from the Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support the school lunch program for students in need.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sacred Hearts School received a $15,000 grant in mid-November from the Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support the school lunch program for students in need.
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
The Hawaiian Council congratulates ʻĀinaty, who has been selected as the Maui winner of "Hawai‘i to the World," a televised talent competition celebrating Hawaiʻi's next generation of artists, musicians, dancers, and creators.
#Ainaty #HawaiiToTheWorld #HawaiianCouncil
#Ainaty #HawaiiToTheWorld #HawaiianCouncil
Maui’s own ʻĀinaty advance to the ‘Hawaiʻi to the World’ finale, Dec. 14
The Hawaiian Council congratulates ʻĀinaty, who has been selected as the Maui winner of "Hawai‘i to the World," a televised talent competition celebrating Hawaiʻi's next generation of artists, musicians, dancers, and creators.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Hawaiian Council congratulates ʻĀinaty, who has been selected as the Maui winner of "Hawai‘i to the World," a televised talent competition celebrating Hawaiʻi's next generation of artists, musicians, dancers, and creators.
#Ainaty #HawaiiToTheWorld #HawaiianCouncil
#Ainaty #HawaiiToTheWorld #HawaiianCouncil
Sacred Hearts School received a $15,000 grant in mid-November from the Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support the school lunch program for students in need.
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
Sacred Hearts School uses Rotary grant to provide lunches for students in need
Sacred Hearts School received a $15,000 grant in mid-November from the Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support the school lunch program for students in need.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Sacred Hearts School received a $15,000 grant in mid-November from the Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support the school lunch program for students in need.
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
#SacredHeartsSchool #Rotary
The debris call center has closed and infrastructure at the Temporary Debris Storage site has been removed – marking distinct chapters in the ongoing recovery efforts after the 2023 wildfires.
#TDS #Olowalu #USACE
#TDS #Olowalu #USACE
Debris call center to close; Temporary Debris Storage site restoration continues
The debris call center has closed and infrastructure at the Temporary Debris Storage site has been removed – marking distinct chapters in the ongoing recovery efforts after the 2023 wildfires.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The debris call center has closed and infrastructure at the Temporary Debris Storage site has been removed – marking distinct chapters in the ongoing recovery efforts after the 2023 wildfires.
#TDS #Olowalu #USACE
#TDS #Olowalu #USACE
The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows has released its schedule of holiday activities, dining events and seasonal offerings through the end of the year.
#RoyalLahaina
#RoyalLahaina
Royal Lahaina announces holiday dining, activities and entertainment
The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows has released its schedule of holiday activities, dining events and seasonal offerings through the end of the year.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows has released its schedule of holiday activities, dining events and seasonal offerings through the end of the year.
#RoyalLahaina
#RoyalLahaina
Pukalani Community Association's 7th Holiday Fair and Electric Light Golf Cart Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Pukalani Country Club from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is family friendly and free.
#Pukalani #ElectricLightGolfCartParade
#Pukalani #ElectricLightGolfCartParade
7th Annual Holiday Fair & Decorated Electric Golf Cart Parade, Dec. 6 in Pukalani
Pukalani Community Association's 7th Holiday Fair and Electric Light Golf Cart Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Pukalani Country Club from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is family friendly and free.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Pukalani Community Association's 7th Holiday Fair and Electric Light Golf Cart Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Pukalani Country Club from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is family friendly and free.
#Pukalani #ElectricLightGolfCartParade
#Pukalani #ElectricLightGolfCartParade
Par Hawaiʻi and Hele stores have launched a statewide fundraiser to support food banks on each island in response to recent changed eligibility requirements for SNAP.
#ParHawaii #HeleGas #MauiFoodBank #SNAP
#ParHawaii #HeleGas #MauiFoodBank #SNAP
Par Hawaiʻi, Hele stores launch fundraiser to support food banks amid SNAP eligibility changes
Par Hawaiʻi and Hele stores have launched a statewide fundraiser to support food banks on each island in response to recent changed eligibility requirements for SNAP.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Par Hawaiʻi and Hele stores have launched a statewide fundraiser to support food banks on each island in response to recent changed eligibility requirements for SNAP.
#ParHawaii #HeleGas #MauiFoodBank #SNAP
#ParHawaii #HeleGas #MauiFoodBank #SNAP
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Kīhei as the Hansen family gears up for another year of gathering toys for the children of the Children's Justice Center.
#ToyDrive #XMasDonations #ChildrensJusticeCenter
#ToyDrive #XMasDonations #ChildrensJusticeCenter
Hansen ‘ohana sponsors 26th annual toy drive, fundraiser for Children’s Justice Center of Maui
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Kīhei as the Hansen family gears up for another year of gathering toys for the children of the Children's Justice Center.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Kīhei as the Hansen family gears up for another year of gathering toys for the children of the Children's Justice Center.
#ToyDrive #XMasDonations #ChildrensJusticeCenter
#ToyDrive #XMasDonations #ChildrensJusticeCenter
By popular request, the deadline for reservation for the 2025 Legends of Lahainaluna coordinated by the Lahainaluna High School Foundation has been extended to Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.
#LegendsOfLahaina #Lahainaluna
#LegendsOfLahaina #Lahainaluna
Reservation deadline extended for 2025 Legends of Lahainaluna awards dinner
By popular request, the deadline for reservation for the 2025 Legends of Lahainaluna coordinated by the Lahainaluna High School Foundation has been extended to Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
By popular request, the deadline for reservation for the 2025 Legends of Lahainaluna coordinated by the Lahainaluna High School Foundation has been extended to Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.
#LegendsOfLahaina #Lahainaluna
#LegendsOfLahaina #Lahainaluna
ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei will open its holiday production of "The Reluctant Elf" on Dec. 5, with performances running select days through Dec. 14 at its theater in Azeka Plaza.
#ProArtsMaui #TheReluctantElf
#ProArtsMaui #TheReluctantElf
‘The Reluctant Elf’ returns to ProArts Dec. 5-14
ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei will open its holiday production of "The Reluctant Elf" on Dec. 5, with performances running select days through Dec. 14 at its theater in Azeka Plaza.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei will open its holiday production of "The Reluctant Elf" on Dec. 5, with performances running select days through Dec. 14 at its theater in Azeka Plaza.
#ProArtsMaui #TheReluctantElf
#ProArtsMaui #TheReluctantElf
The County of Maui has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
#CountyofMaui #Budget
#CountyofMaui #Budget
County of Maui receives national award for budget
The County of Maui has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The County of Maui has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
#CountyofMaui #Budget
#CountyofMaui #Budget
Imua Onipāʻa, a Maui-based nonprofit dedicated to building equitable career pathways and advancing community resilience, has announced the formation of its founding Advisory Board and the appointment of Rachele Perez to its board of directors.
#ImuaOnipaa #WorkforceDevelopment #MauiResilience
#ImuaOnipaa #WorkforceDevelopment #MauiResilience
Imua Onipāʻa expands leadership and calls for partners to build Maui’s resilient future
Imua Onipāʻa, a Maui-based nonprofit dedicated to building equitable career pathways and advancing community resilience, has announced the formation of its founding Advisory Board and the appointment of Rachele Perez to its board of directors.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Imua Onipāʻa, a Maui-based nonprofit dedicated to building equitable career pathways and advancing community resilience, has announced the formation of its founding Advisory Board and the appointment of Rachele Perez to its board of directors.
#ImuaOnipaa #WorkforceDevelopment #MauiResilience
#ImuaOnipaa #WorkforceDevelopment #MauiResilience