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Hawaiʻi Airports System successfully issues $849M of bonds, largest in its history

The state’s Airports System has successfully raised $849 million in bond financing to fund approximately $600 million of essential projects to upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of new facilities.

Venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found washed up on beach in Hilo

A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on the shore at Honoliʻi Beach in Hilo last week. While these sea snakes are rarely seen onshore in Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch strongly advises beach and ocean goers not to touch the venomous sea snakes which are often mistaken for eels. A sea snake is easily distinguished by the bright yellow markings on its underside.

Department of Law Enforcement warns public of latest phone scam 2025

Recurring Sheriff impersonator incidents have prompted the Department of Law Enforcement to issue additional scam warnings. In recent weeks, several people have had callers claiming to be deputy sheriffs tell them that they have outstanding warrants because they failed to appear in court.

Lahaina Community Webinar to be held Wednesday, Feb. 19

Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s monthly Lahaina Community Webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics related to Lahaina rebuild efforts, including presentations regarding the recently announced permitting exemptions for the Special Management Area (SMA), upcoming public meetings for the Community Development Block […]

Amendments made to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2025-2028

The purpose of revisions is to address major changes to Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration funded projects due to changes in purpose and need, shifts in project schedules, priorities, and significant changes in cost estimates that occurred through the project development process. Comments will be accepted until Tuesday, February. 25, 2025.

Pacific Whale Foundation celebrates 45th anniversary of World Whale Day

With the help of friends, colleagues and community, Kaufman created a lasting impact. For the past four decades, the Maui Whale Festival, which runs throughout February each year, has honored the arrival and departure of these majestic creatures.

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows presents pop-up dinner series, Feb. 28 and March 1

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows will host an international pop-up dinner series themed for Maui as “A Culinary Journey Through Hawai‘i’s Cultural Heritage” with Emmy Award-winning TV personality Lanai Tabura.

Senate bill advances to strip county council approval of state-funded housing projects

A bill to exempt state-financed housing developments from county council approval has passed second reading on the Hawaiʻi Senate floor and advanced to the Ways and Means Committee.

Land managers receive funds to support climate change resilience

The Carbon Smart Program has awarded a total of $1,000,000 to 10 grantees to develop and implement plans for regenerative sustainable practices, particularly carbon sequestration (capturing, securing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere). The program is a pilot initiative to promote the preservation and enhancement of ranches, forests and farmlands in Hawaiʻi,

Schatz introduces bipartisan bill to boost federal funding for rural hospitals in Hawaiʻi

The Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act would establish a national federal funding minimum for disproportionate share hospitals.

Volcano Watch — What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained

When an earthquake strikes in Hawaiʻi, there are three agencies that analyze the earthquake for its location and magnitude. Typically, the earliest earthquake information will be from automated solutions generated by computer algorithms from PTWC and HVO. Human analysts from HVO and NEIC will then review the magnitude-2.5 or larger earthquakes to get a more accurate magnitude and location.

Maui 5K participants receive free entry to Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center will present the 14th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 2. Runners and walkers registered for this year’s Maui 5K will receive free admission to Maui Ocean Center following the race.

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Latest boat grounding raises the question: What can be done to protect Honolua Bay?
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County bill advances to allow nonconforming structures in Lahaina to be rebuilt as they were before the wildfires
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Monday Morning MIL: Lāna‘i High School girls basketball makes school history at states as pool of talent grows on island
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With massive flooding in Kīhei wreaking havoc every winter, community wonders: When will things change?
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Beach restoration, cleanup of abandoned cars among ideas for Olowalu’s coast when highway is realigned

Maui Election Chevron Forward

Chair of Hawai‘i Democratic Party elected to a National Democratic leadership position
Hawaiʻi Constitution amendment proposed as protest of unlimited campaign spending
Council’s 5-4 majority-minority split reflects ‘deeply divided electorate’
Maui County Council members take oath of office for 2025-2027 term
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court finds in favor of Cook in challenge of his election to South Maui Council seat

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Hawaiʻi Airports System successfully issues $849M of bonds, largest in its history

The state’s Airports System has successfully raised $849 million in bond financing to fund approximately $600 million of essential projects to upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of new facilities.

Hawaiian Electric surges to 36% renewable energy on grids

Boosted by new grid-scale and rooftop solar capacity, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 36% consolidated renewable portfolio standard in 2024, accelerating progress toward the 2030 RPS milestone of 40%.

Budgeting, spending, credit strategies offered at MEO class Feb. 19

A “Mastering Your Money” class aimed at helping residents take control of their finances through budgeting, spending, saving and credit strategies will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in-person at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.

Entrepreneurs sought for KūHana Accelerator Cohort 16

The KūHana Accelerator is preparing to launch its next cohort in March 2025, and applications are now open. Business owners looking to take their companies to the next level have until March 3, 2025, to submit their written applications for Cohort 16.

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Nisei Veterans Memorial Center to screen ‘Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story’

The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host a screening of “Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story” on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Mokuʻula 360-degree film to show monthly in 2025; this month’s screening is Feb. 14

In response to public interest, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation will continue to screen E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula) monthly at The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku throughout 2025. The next monthly screening of the film will take place on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.

‘Curtain Up’ 2025 ProArts Fundraiser tickets now on sale

ProArts Playhouse will host a red carpet fundraiser in celebration of the performing arts on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Maui OnStage’s ‘Flowers of Hawaiʻi’ premieres Friday

Maui OnStage opens Lee Cataluna’s “Flowers of Hawaiʻi” on Friday, Feb. 14 and runs for three weekends at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.

Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra opens applications for senior-year performance competition

Applications are being accepted for the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio “Young Stars” competition, granting winning student musicians the opportunity to perform on the professional stage with the symphony this summer.

Maui Food & Dining Chevron Forward

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows presents pop-up dinner series, Feb. 28 and March 1
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea unveils Komo, dining destination
Fairmont Kea Lani to celebrate Pilina bar and restaurant’s first birthday on Feb. 7
UHMC Pā‘ina Market open this week for dining
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Maui Real Estate Chevron Forward

Maui condo resales continue downward slide in January; median prices also fall
Partnership connects Lahaina homeowners with resources to help keep families on land
December housing median price nudges close to all-time record in Maui County
Systemic barriers choke housing development, Hawaiʻi housing agency says

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Whale Tales 2025: exclusive film screening, presentations and whale watches on Maui
Maui Ocean Center to host monthly sleepovers, starting Feb. 28
Kā‘anapali and First Tee Hawai‘i to host Maui Junior Golf Kickoff
Keiki Whale Watch program offers Maui students an educational adventure

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Kauai Weather Forecast for February 15, 2025

Showers will be on the decrease this evening as the front near Kauai lifts northward and away from the state tonight. Fair weather on Saturday will be followed...

Kauai Surf Forecast for February 15, 2025

A large, medium period, west-northwest swell will peak tonight into Saturday morning, and decrease during the day Saturday. Hanalei buoy reports a...

Update: Driver involved in hit-and-run that critically injured 30-year-old man arrested

Police found and arrested 54-year-old Salvin Hilario, who has no permanent address, at about 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13. He was arrested on several charges, including first-degree negligent injruy.

High surf advisory in effect through Saturday for north and west shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf heights of 12 to 18 feet are expected along north-facing shores and 8 to 15 feet along west-facing shores, causing strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming and likely other ocean activities dangerous.

Young Brothers reports Nāwiliwili barge arrival delayed

The barge is now scheduled to arrive at noon today. Gate hours at the port were extended until 6 p.m. for customer convenience.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 15, 2025

Showers will be on the decrease this evening as the front near Kauai lifts northward and away from the state tonight. Fair weather on Saturday will be followed...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 15, 2025

A large, medium period, west-northwest swell will peak tonight into Saturday morning, and decrease during the day Saturday. Hanalei buoy reports a...

Man receives life-threatening injuries in alleged attack by ‘machete’-wielding brother

44-year-old Dante F. Modaffari of Mountain View was arrested Feb. 13 and subsequently charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family/household member in connection with the violent assault.

Highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake slithers onhore at East Hawai‘i beach

A Hilo resident found the 3-foot reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.

New large west-northwest swell to keep surf at advisory levels along West Hawai‘i shores

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended a high surf advisory already in place for the Kohala and Kona coasts of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Saturday.