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01/13/2026

Your Maui County Surf Report for January 13, 2026

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01/13/2026

Governor Josh Green today announced the appointment of Daisy Hartsfield to serve as the State Representative for House District 36, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of former Rep. Rachele Lamosao to the Senate seat for District 19.

Governor Josh Green today announced the appointment of Daisy Hartsfield to serve as the State Representative for House District 36, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of former Rep. Rachele Lamosao to the Senate seat for District 19.

01/13/2026

Cosmic Drive arrives at Maui Nui Golf Club starting Saturday, Jan. 17, transforming the driving range into a vibrant, interactive nighttime experience. Featuring glow-in-the-dark golf balls, illuminated targets, music and games.

Cosmic Drive arrives at Maui Nui Golf Club starting Saturday, Jan. 17, transforming the driving range into a vibrant, interactive nighttime experience. Featuring glow-in-the-dark golf balls, illuminated targets, music and games.

01/13/2026

The County of Maui advises Hāna residents of a scheduled water service outage taking place Tuesday morning at the junction of St. Peter’s Church Road and Hāna Highway (near Kailani's Gift Shop).

The County of Maui advises Hāna residents of a scheduled water service outage taking place Tuesday morning at the junction of St. Peter’s Church Road and Hāna Highway (near Kailani’s Gift Shop).

01/13/2026

The Maui County Veterans Council invites all Veterans from Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi to attend a Maui Veterans Call Out Event on Jan. 17, dedicated to helping Veterans access the military benefits they have earned through their service.

The Maui County Veterans Council invites all Veterans from Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi to attend a Maui Veterans Call Out Event on Jan. 17, dedicated to helping Veterans access the military benefits they have earned through their service.

01/13/2026

To ensure Hawai‘i public school students are prepared for life after high school, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education will require students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

To ensure Hawai‘i public school students are prepared for life after high school, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education will require students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

01/13/2026

Today marks the start of a long-awaited bathroom and wastewater system construction project at Kahului Small Boat Harbor on Maui.

Today marks the start of a long-awaited bathroom and wastewater system construction project at Kahului Small Boat Harbor on Maui.

01/13/2026

The Maui Planning Commission is scheduled to review land use bills regarding the proposed Hoʻonani Village project near Kahului Airport, as well as legislation regarding accessory dwelling units, agricultural retail structures and electric vehicle charging stations.

01/12/2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its temporary housing and financial assistance to Maui wildfire survivors by 18 days to Feb. 28 for the approximately 1,500 people still receiving it. But a yearlong extension submitted by the state months ago is still under review by FEMA.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its temporary housing and financial assistance to Feb. 28 for the approximately 1,500 people still receiving it.

01/12/2026

Kamaliʻi Elementary School has opened its geographic exception application window for a limited number of K-5 students through March 1, 2026. School administrators say this is a rare opportunity, as many public elementary schools on Maui are closed to geographic exceptions due to operating at capacity.

Kamaliʻi Elementary School has opened its geographic exception application window for a limited number of K-5 students through March 1, 2026. School administrators say this is a rare opportunity, as many public elementary schools on Maui are closed to geographic exceptions due to operating at capac...

01/12/2026

The Upcountry Maui Rotary Club has announced its Students of the Month for December, recognizing two high school seniors for academic achievements, leadership and community service.

The Upcountry Maui Rotary Club has announced its Students of the Month for December, recognizing two high school seniors for academic achievements, leadership and community service.

01/12/2026

Episode 40 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 8:22 a.m. HST on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Ground-level sensors near the eruptive vents indicate that winds are light at the summit, less than 5 mph. This makes it difficult to predict how the eruption plume will spread during this episode, but it will probably remain closer to Halemaʻumaʻu and the summit, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Plume in past episodes has reached up to or above 20,000 feet above ground level, driven by incandescent lava fountains up to or over 1500 feet high.

Most volcanic ash and pumice (tephra) falls within about 1 mile of the eruptive vents during eruptive episodes. Lower concentrations of finer volcanic particles, such as ash and Pele’s Hair, can be transported greater distances downwind of the vent (20 miles), according to the HVO.