Attention customers of Young Brothers on the islands of Lanai and Molokai. Due to adverse weather, Young Brothers adjusts its Molokai/Lanai sailing. Tuesday’s departure from Honolulu skips Lanai, heading directly to Kaunakakai. No changes to Kaunakakai. No changes to Kaunakakai cargo availability. Kaumalapau re-entry attempted on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Visit www,youngbothershawaii.com for updates. Thank ...
Read More 1.29.24 Young Brothers – Lanai and Molokai Barge Arrival Update
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Young Brothers wants to inform its customers that the arrival of their KRS 286-6 barge at the Kaumalapau harbor on Lanai has been delayed due to persistent poor ocean conditions. Despite a recovery attempt with a harbor assist tug, the barge will proceed to Molokai without discharging in Lanai. A recovery plan is being reviewed, ...
Read More 1.28.24 Young Brothers – Lanai Barge Arrival Delayed
Update: Following a 3-hour power was restored around 5:00pm. As a reminder if you or someone you know believe your sensitive electronic equipment has been damaged as a result of a power outage, you can file a claim with Hawaiian Electric. https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/safety-and-outages/power-outages/file-a-damage-claim At around 2:10pm, 11790 customers were without power, according to Hawaiian Electric. The ...
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Lanai Barge Arrival Postponed – Notice to Customers
Lanai Barge Arrival Postponed – Notice to Customers
Aloha Consumers, We want to keep you informed about the current situation with Young Brothers’ recent shipping schedule. On December 18, 2023, the Young Brothers’ barge, Kala‘enalu, arrived in Hilo as planned. However, unexpected ocean conditions, particularly a significant northeastern swell causing surge at the pier, have necessitated the barge to remain waiting off port ...
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The “Shift and Save” pilot program, expanded by Hawaiian Electric on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island, focuses on testing new time-of-use (TOU) rates starting February 1st, involving 16,000 participants. This initiative, not endorsing any particular company or endeavor, aims to gather crucial data and feedback. The TOU rates encourage shifting energy consumption to daytime, tapping into ...
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The Division of Consumer Advocacy (DCA) supports Order No. 40218, which suspends utility disconnections on Maui through October 17, 2023, due to the devastating wildfires. DCA recommends further protections for ratepayers, including: No Disconnection Fees: DCA urges that no customer impacted by the wildfires should face disconnection fees. Waiving Connection Fees and Deposits: Given the ...
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