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Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire conditions, warns of possible power shutoffs

Hawaiian Electric has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for parts of Maui as high winds and dry conditions increase wildfire risk. The utility said Friday it is closely monitoring conditions on Maui as well as areas of Hawaii Island. A watch means Hawaiian Electric could proactively shut off power within the next 24 to 48 hours if weather conditions worsen, though no shutoffs have been ordered. The company urged customers in affected areas to prepare for the possibility of extended outages by reviewing emergency plans, checking emergency supplies and ensuring backup ...

Another teen arrested in riot, assault at Kaanapali resort

A 14-year-old Lahaina boy has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault and riot at a West Maui resort earlier this month, bringing the total number of people arrested in the case to eight. According to Maui police, the teen voluntarily turned himself in Thursday at the Wailuku Police Station. He was arrested on suspicion of riot and later released to his parents after Family Court was notified. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred July 17 at the pool area of the Kaanapali Alii resort. Police previously arrested a 20-year-old ...

Coming Saturday: An evening of timeless swing tunes and vocal standards

Jazz fans can enjoy an evening of timeless swing and vocal standards Saturday as “An Evening of Big Band and Vocal Jazz” showcases music by legendary bandleaders Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, along with classic vocal favorites popularized by Etta James, Shirley Horn, Ella ...

‘Nashville’ star Charles Esten makes his Maui debut

Best known for his starring role in the television series “Nashville,” actor and musician Charles Esten will make his Maui debut Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Esten became a household name playing Deacon Claybourne in “Nashville.” Premiering in 2012, the series ...

Nora opens at Azeka Shopping Center Makai

Nora, a new jewelry store specializing in fine pieces designed for everyday wear, celebrated its grand opening July 24 at Azeka Shopping Center Makai. The store is located next to Bank of Hawaii and Swell Soda Co. Nora offers necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings handcrafted by a jeweler ...

Green Fee workshop set for Wailuku

Green Fee workshop set for Wailuku Community organizations interested in applying for Hawaii's new Green Fee funding can attend a free workshop Aug. 13 in Wailuku. The workshop will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., as part of a statewide series organized by the Care for ‘Āina Now Coalition, Hawaii Green Growth and Hawaii Public Policy Advocates. The training is designed to help nonprofits, environmental organizations and community groups prepare for Requests for Proposals tied to Green Fee funding established under Act 96. Topics include ...