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Hawaii gas prices down 11 cents per gallon

Average gasoline prices in Hawaii fell 11.3 cents per gallon over the past week, according to a GasBuddy survey released Monday. The statewide average price was $5.54 per gallon, down 4.7 cents from a month ago but $1.12 higher than the same time last year. Nationally, the average price of gasoline fell 19.5 cents per gallon during the past week to $4.26 per gallon. The national average is down 17.8 cents from a month ago but remains $1.18 higher than a year ago. GasBuddy’s survey included 355 stations across Hawaii. One year ago, the statewide average price was $4.42 per gallon, ...

FEMA, SBA add Maui County recovery center dates and locations

Residents affected by the March kona low flooding can continue receiving in-person disaster assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration at recovery centers across Maui County. The agencies announced updated schedules and additional locations for survivors impacted by flooding that occurred March 10-24 in Maui, Hawaii and Honolulu counties. FEMA specialists are available to help eligible homeowners and renters apply for assistance, update applications and understand documentation requests, inspections and appeals. SBA representatives are also available to help ...

Housing and resource fair planned in Lahaina

Global Empowerment Mission Hawaii will host a Housing & Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the Royal Lahaina Resort in Kaanapali. The event is intended to help residents affected by recent disasters connect with housing opportunities, community resources and support services. Attendees will be able to speak with representatives from organizations providing assistance to Maui residents, learn about available programs, review rental housing listings and connect with others seeking housing. Participating organizations are expected to include Imua Maui Community Healing ...

Pet of the Week: Hank

The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.