High-surf warning issued for east shores
The National Weather Service on Monday issued a high-surf advisory from 6 a.m. today to 6 a.m. Wednesday for east-facing shores of all islands.
A north swell combined with breezy tradewinds will cause very rough surf, the Weather Service said.
Along with rough and choppy surf, strong rip currents are expected.
Beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water and away from the shorebreak.
Surf heights are expected to reach 6 to 10 feet.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Axis deer hunts set for Lanai early next year
Hunting permits are available for the 2013 axis deer season on Lanai, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said.
The season will consist of three hunts:
» The archery-only hunt will take place Feb. 16-23.
» The muzzleloading hunt will take place March 2-3 and 9-10.
» The general rifle hunt will be held over nine consecutive weekends from March 16 through May 12.
Applications for all hunts may be submitted in person or by mail to the Maui Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office, 54 S. High St., Room 101, Wailuku, HI 96793. Lanai residents should mail or deliver their applications to the Lanai Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 917 Fraser Ave., P.O. Box 630661, Lanai City, HI 96763.
The deadline is 4 p.m. Friday.
For more information, go to hawaii.gov/ dlnr/dofaw or call Division of Forestry and Wildlife offices at 565-7916 on Lanai, 984-8100 on Maui, 553-1745 on Molokai, 587-0166 on Oahu, 974-4221 on Hawaii island or 274-3433 on Kauai.
