Small-craft advisory issued

Strong winds have prompted a small-craft advisory for waters from Molokai to Hawaii island.

Winds of 23 to 29 mph are forecast for the Pailolo and Alenuihaha channels and Maalaea Bay south of Maui, the National Weather Service said. Those channels often serve as tradewind funnels, and Maalaea Bay gets wind squeezed between the West Maui mountains and Haleakala.

The advisory, in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, also applies to waters to the west and south of the Big Island.

Storm yields record rainfall in Hilo

Rainfall in Hilo set a record for the date on Friday.

The National Weather Service said 1.78 inches of rain fell, breaking the old record of 1.67 inches set in 2006.

Thunderstorms lashed the island Friday.

Hearing centers on wildlife on Maui

Dealing with wild animals at small-­boat harbors was among the subjects at a hearing on proposed rule changes to boating laws and rules at small-boat harbors.

The Maui News reported that about 50 people attended a hearing Wednesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.

One of the most discussed topics was a new section that outlaws feeding of feral animals or wildlife, as well as abandoning animals or creating or contributing to a colony of animals on Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation property. Violators could face a fine of up to $1,000 and a jail term of up to 30 days.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is holding hearings statewide on the rule changes.