HI REC

Red Flag Warning in Effect Through Saturday Evening on Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui County

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring Red Flag Warning conditions through 6 p.m. Saturday across leeward and central areas of Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County. Power remains on in high wildfire-risk communities but may be proactively shut off under the Public Safety Power Shutoff program if wind gusts reach 45 mph or higher, humidity falls below 45%, and drought conditions persist. The utility is tracking weather station and camera data near infrastructure in fire-prone areas.

Hawaiian Electric Begins Power Restoration for ~330 Upcountry Maui Customers

Hawaiian Electric announced the beginning of power restoration for approximately 330 Upcountry Maui customers following a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) implemented due to hazardous wildfire risk weather conditions. Crews are conducting ground and aerial inspections of power lines and equipment before service can be restored. The company is coordinating with the Maui Emergency Management Agency and advises affected customers to remain vigilant and prepared for potential extended outages.

Red Flag Warning, Hawaiian Electric Monitors Wildfire Risk

Hawaiian Electric issued an 8:00 a.m. update on August 1, 2025, advising that it continues to monitor Red Flag Warning conditions for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai'i Island through 6 p.m. The company may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to proactively shut off power in high-risk wildfire communities if necessary to protect public safety.

Restoration Underway for 940 South Kohala Customers After PSPS Event

Hawaiian Electric is restoring power to approximately 940 customers in the South Kohala area of Hawaii Island following a Public Safety Power Shutoff event initiated on November 12 at 9:50 p.m. due to high winds and dry conditions. Crews are conducting ground and aerial inspections using helicopters and drones to assess damage before restoring service, with extended outages possible depending on the extent of any damage found.

Power Restored to ~330 Upcountry Maui Customers After PSPS Event

Hawaiian Electric has restored electricity to approximately 330 customers in parts of Upcountry Maui following a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Crews completed circuit inspections beginning at 6 a.m., allowing all affected customers to be restored. The utility advises that additional PSPS events may be necessary if hazardous conditions return to reduce wildfire risk.

Express Change Broker Request Is Coming Soon

The Hawaii Real Estate Commission announces the upcoming 'Express Change Broker Request' system, an electronic alternative to the current paper-based process requiring 30-45 business days. Licensees will submit change broker requests through MyPVL (mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov), with releasing and hiring brokers receiving email notifications for electronic responses. Principal brokers and brokers-in-charge are reminded that Chapter 99, HAR requires responses within 10 days, regardless of email address accuracy issues.

Hawaii Real Estate Commission Launches Online Express Change Broker Request System

The Hawaii Real Estate Commission announced the launch of the Online Express Change Broker Request (ECBR) system, effective August 1, 2025. The new platform allows real estate licensees to complete broker change requests fully online through their MyPVL account, replacing a paper-based process that previously took up to 45 business days. Principal Brokers and Brokers-in-Charge have 10 calendar days to respond to release or hire requests, with automatic reminders sent on days 3, 5, and 9.

Online Express Change Broker Request System Now Live

The Hawaii Real Estate Commission announces the Online Express Change Broker Request (ECBR) system is operational. Real estate licensees may now submit change broker requests electronically through MyPVL at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov as an alternative to paper-based Change Form submissions. Releasing and hiring brokers receive email notifications and can respond electronically.

DCCA Disciplinary Actions Summary Through July 2025

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released its monthly summary of disciplinary actions through July 2025, covering multiple professional licensing boards including Real Estate Commission, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Board of Massage Therapy, Social Worker Licensing Program, and Contractors License Board. Actions include fines totaling over $40,000 across 12 cases, restitution orders exceeding $14,600, and continuing education requirements.

Hawaii Real Estate Branch Launches Online Express Change Broker Request System

The Hawaii DCCA Real Estate Branch launched the Online Express Change Broker Request (ECBR) system on August 1, 2025, allowing real estate licensees to submit change broker requests electronically through their MyPVL account. The new system replaces a manual process that required printing forms, collecting signatures, and submitting physical documents with processing times up to 45 business days. The ECBR system enables 24/7 online submissions with automatic email notifications to both releasing and hiring brokers, and changes may be finalized within one business day.

DCCA Releases Disciplinary Actions Through September 2025

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released disciplinary actions through September 2025 affecting professional licensees across multiple boards including Nursing, Public Accountancy, Medical, and Real Estate. Actions include fines ranging from $150 to $10,000, voluntary permit relinquishment, and continuing education requirements. Violations cited include unauthorized practice, license expiration during active practice, cross-state disciplinary actions, and PCAOB non-compliance.

DCCA Disciplinary Actions Through October 2025

The Hawaii DCCA released a summary of disciplinary actions through October 2025 covering multiple professional licensing boards. Actions include license revocations, restricted licenses, voluntary surrenders, and monetary fines. The Real Estate Commission issued fines against Associated Real Estate Advisors LLC ($1,500), Kelly Suzuki-Shreve ($500), and Sidney Jung ($250) for using an unlicensed guard agency at commercial properties. The Medical Board issued multiple sanctions including fines ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 and license revocations for various violations including failure to report malpractice claims and out-of-state disciplinary actions.