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The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by ByHeart Inc. for select lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula product, due to potential contamination of Clostridium botulinum.

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DOH alert: recall of BYHEART Infant Formula due to potential contamination
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by ByHeart Inc. for select lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula product, due to potential contamination of Clostridium botulinum.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A live skunk was captured at Hilo Harbor last Friday, Nov. 7, after two separate people from a shipping company reported seeing a skunk around Pier 1 early Thursday morning.

#skunk #Hilo
Skunk captured at Hilo Harbor
A live skunk was captured at Hilo Harbor last Friday, Nov. 7, after two separate people from a shipping company reported seeing a skunk around Pier 1 early Thursday morning.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Councilmembers will choose from a list of three names when seeking to fill the council vacancy for the Kahului residency area at a special meeting planned to start Nov. 20 and conclude by Nov. 25, the Office of Council Services announced.

#Kahului #MauiCouncil
Three names surface on list to fill vacant council seat for Kahului residency area
Councilmembers will choose from a list of three names when seeking to fill the council vacancy for the Kahului residency area at a special meeting planned to start Nov. 20 and conclude by Nov. 25, the Office of Council Services announced.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division is beginning the process to update the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which will guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies across Hawaiʻi through 2034.

#SHPD #DLNR
Community input sought for Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division is beginning the process to update the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which will guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies across Hawaiʻi through 2034.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing celebrates the grand opening of its first Maui retail location at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.

#HIFinest #QKC #Maui
Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing celebrates grand opening of first Maui Store on Nov. 14
Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing celebrates the grand opening of its first Maui retail location at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Upcountry Winter Fest presented by the Kekaulike High School Foundation is returning this year, bringing a sparkling array of winter activities, live entertainment, and seasonal delights to Upcountry, Maui.

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Upcountry Winter Fest brings seasonal magic to Upcountry Maui
The Upcountry Winter Fest presented by the Kekaulike High School Foundation is returning this year, bringing a sparkling array of winter activities, live entertainment, and seasonal delights to Upcountry, Maui.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Maui Prep's annual community celebration, Paniolo Night, is returning on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maui Prep campus.

#PanioloNight #MauiPrep
Maui Prep’s Paniolo Night returns, Nov. 15
Maui Prep's annual community celebration, Paniolo Night, is returning on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maui Prep campus.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The ceremony celebrated surfing pioneers Patti Paniccia and Rochelle Ballard alongside paddling champions Johnny "Johnny Mac" McCandless and Lauren Spalding.

#HawaiiWaterman #HallOfFame
#OutriggerDukeKahanamoku
Four ocean legends inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
The ceremony celebrated surfing pioneers Patti Paniccia and Rochelle Ballard alongside paddling champions Johnny "Johnny Mac" McCandless and Lauren Spalding.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Maui junior golfers enjoyed a chance to play the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course on Sunday, before today's (Nov. 10, 2025) reopening. The course has been closed since Sept. 2, 2025. Sunday's event hosted approximately 48 golfers between the ages of 10-17. 

#KapaluaGolf #MauiJuniorGolf
TY Management donates $117,000 to three Maui Junior Golf nonprofits
Maui junior golfers enjoyed a chance to play the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course on Sunday, before today's (Nov. 10, 2025) reopening. The course has been closed since Sept. 2, 2025. Sunday's event hosted approximately 48 golfers between the ages of 10-17. 
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.

#VeteransDay #Maui

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County of Maui offices to be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center is partnering with the NOAA to strengthen efforts to protect endangered Hawaiian monk seals on Maui.

#HawaiianMonkSeal #MOCMI #NOAA
Marine Institute to lead Hawaiian monk seal response program on Maui
The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center is partnering with the NOAA to strengthen efforts to protect endangered Hawaiian monk seals on Maui.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Episode 36 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 4:16 p.m. HST on November 9 after just under 5 hours of continuous fountaining. Lava fountains reached a maximum of 1000-1100 ft during this episode.

#kilauea #Halemaumau #volnado
Video: Episode 36 Kīlauea eruption marked by dual fountains and ‘volnado’
Episode 36 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 4:16 p.m. HST on November 9 after just under 5 hours of continuous fountaining. Lava fountains reached a maximum of 1000-1100 ft during this episode.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This marks a return to Lānaʻi for Lanikai Lindsey, who helped open the Lodge at Koele nearly two decades ago as part of the original Four Seasons rebranding team.

#Lanai #FSLanai #SenseiLanai
Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort appoints Lanikai Lindsey as Resort Manager
This marks a return to Lānaʻi for Lanikai Lindsey, who helped open the Lodge at Koele nearly two decades ago as part of the original Four Seasons rebranding team.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Kula Community Association invites Upcountry residents to its General Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kula Community Center. State Fire Marshal Dori Booth will share insights on fire suppression strategy and statewide preparedness.

#KCA #Kula #DoriBooth #StateFireMarshal
Kula Community Association hosts State Fire Marshal for public meeting, Nov. 12
The Kula Community Association invites Upcountry residents to its General Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kula Community Center. State Fire Marshal Dori Booth will share insights on fire suppression strategy and statewide preparedness.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced the launch of its Priority Multimodal Network, a statewide initiative identifying 113 projects designed to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit access across the state highway system.

#HDOT #BikeLanes #Sidewalks #PublicTransit
HDOT launches Priority Multimodal Network; learn more at Nov. 13 meeting
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced the launch of its Priority Multimodal Network, a statewide initiative identifying 113 projects designed to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit access across the state highway system.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts will host the annual Ben Franklin Winter Craft Fair on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Macy’s parking structure at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.

#BenFranklinCrafts #CraftFair #HolidayShopping
Ben Franklin Winter Craft Fair returns Nov. 23
HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts will host the annual Ben Franklin Winter Craft Fair on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Macy’s parking structure at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
American Savings Bank has received national recognition from the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation for its Hui Kapili Accelerator, earning a 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award in the Community and Economic Development category.

#AmericanSavingsBank #HuiKapiliAccelerator
American Savings Bank’s Hui Kapili program honored for boosting Hawaiʻi’s building industry
American Savings Bank has received national recognition from the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation for its Hui Kapili Accelerator, earning a 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award in the Community and Economic Development category.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Haʻikū Community Association has announced it will host its last meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Haʻikū Community Center.

#Haiku #CommunityMeeting
Haʻikū Community Association to host final public meeting of 2025 on Nov. 12
The Haʻikū Community Association has announced it will host its last meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Haʻikū Community Center.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received an update from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) on efforts to bolster Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity network to protect local agriculture, people and natural resources from pests and invasive species.

#Biosecurity
Lawmakers get update on Hawaiʻi biosecurity plan, first industry partnership in development
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received an update from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity on efforts to bolster Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity network to protect local agriculture, people and natural resources from pests and invasive species.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Maui Fire Department will conduct wildland live fire training on Nov. 10, 12, 18 and 19, as part of our 42nd Recruit Class. This training will be conducted in Waikapū, across from the Maui Tropical Plantation.

#livefiretraining #MauiFireDepartment #MauiFire #Waikapu
Maui live fire training scheduled Nov. 10, 12, 18 and 19
The Maui Fire Department will conduct wildland live fire training on Nov. 10, 12, 18 and 19, as part of our 42nd Recruit Class. This training will be conducted in Waikapū, across from the Maui Tropical Plantation.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea will host Nikki Russell, chief executive officer of the Maui Humane Society, as its featured speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Health, 2439 S. Kīhei Road.

#KiheiRotary #MauiHumaneSociety
Maui Humane Society CEO to speak at Rotary Satellite Club in Kīhei, Nov. 11
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea will host Nikki Russell, chief executive officer of the Maui Humane Society, as its featured speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Health, 2439 S. Kīhei Road.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
US Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaiʻi, has joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and several colleagues in introducing legislation that would prohibit the federal government from conducting layoffs during a government shutdown.

#Hirono #GovernmentShutdown
Hirono backs bill to block federal layoffs during government shutdowns
US Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaiʻi, has joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and several colleagues to introduce legislation that would prohibit the federal government from conducting layoffs during a government shutdown.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. announced today, Nov. 8, 2025, that he will seek re-election to continue serving the people of Maui County, emphasizing steadfast leadership, community collaboration, and long-term resilience as the foundation of his 2026 campaign.

#Bissen2025 #reelection
Mayor Richard Bissen announces re-election campaign
Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. announced today, Nov. 8, 2025, that he will seek re-election to continue serving the people of Maui County, emphasizing steadfast leadership, community collaboration, and long-term resilience as the foundation of his 2026 campaign.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
After 15 days at sea sailing from Rarotonga, Cook Islands, the crews of traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have sighted Aotearoa, also known as New Zealand.

#Hokulea #Hikianalia #MoananuiakeaVoyage #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews make safe landfall in Aotearoa
After 17 days and more than 1,600 nautical miles of open-ocean voyaging, traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia made safe landfall Friday morning at Aotearoa’s Bay of Islands. The arrival marks the successful completion of Leg 15 of the Moananuiākea Voyage, a multi-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The County of Kaua‘i and University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, also know as Hawai‘i Sea Grant, have developed a proactive framework aimed at helping Kauaʻi’s communities prepare more effectively and better support recovery following natural disasters.

#Kauai #DisasterRecovery
Kaua‘i adopts first-ever framework to guide post-disaster recovery, redevelopment
The County of Kaua‘i and University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, also know as Hawai‘i Sea Grant, have developed a framework aimed at helping Kauaʻi’s communities prepare more effectively and better support recovery following natural disasters.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM