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Spieth Owns 5-shot Lead After 54 Holes at Hyundai Tourney
As good as things have gone for Jordan Spieth over the last three days at Kapalua, the 22-year-old golfing phenom predicts he’s going to have continue to score low on Sunday if he hopes to hold the winner’s trophy of the 2016 season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
Kula Bistro: Quality, Consistency, Community
Luciano Zanon opened Kula Bistro four years ago, with a focus on fresh ingredients, consistent quality and stellar service. Now, lines are out the door.
Spieth Dominating at Halfway Point of Hyundai Tournament
New year, same old dominating performance by the World’s No. 1 professional golfer Jordan Spieth.
Light and Shifty Winds for Weekend
A cold front is expected to push southward into the central islands Saturday and Saturday night. The front will dissipate on Sunday, with weak high…
State Senator to Introduce Fireworks Legislation
State Sen. Will Espero (Dist. 19) is introducing legislation to resolve the state’s illegal fireworks problem, a public safety concern that has the potential to impact all Hawai‘i residents and businesses.
Hawaiian Airlines Flies Record Number of Passengers in 2015
Hawaiian Airlines Inc. welcomed a record 10,672,667 customers in 2015, a 4.7 percent increase over the previous year.
Defending Champion Reed Leads First Round of Hyundai
Determined to pick up where he left off last season, Jordan Spieth played the first round of the PGA Tour’s new season like he never missed a beat — and so did Hyundai Tournament defending champion Patrick Reed.
Light and Variable Winds Continue Today
A cold front will approach from the northwest Friday night, then push southward into the central islands Saturday and Saturday night. The front will dissipate…
Holiday Checkpoints Result in 49 Arrests, 891 Citations
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a national campaign aimed to prevent traffic crashes that result in death, injury and economic loss in our community due to impaired driving.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Ballistic Missile Sanctions Against Iran
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced support for the bipartisan Zero Tolerance for Terror Act, introduced in response to Iran illegally launching missiles last year.
Big Island Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Valentine Kapiolani Gonsalves Jr., a 42-year-old Kona man, with murder and other offenses in connection with a shooting earlier this week in Hilo.
Lt. Gov. Tsutsui: ‘Hawai‘i is Turning a Page in Its History’
“Alexander and Baldwin’s announcement is not only upsetting to the employees and their families, but also to our close-knit Maui community.”
Rep. Woodson: ‘Our Focus Will Now Be On Helping These Employees’
“We want to ensure that the acreage that is currently dedicated to sugar remains green and in productive agriculture.”
Speaker Souki: ‘It is a Sad Day Indeed’
“We will work closely with A&B, the governor, the ILWU, and federal, state and county agencies to ensure that the transition for the workers and families involved is as smooth as humanly possible.”
SHAKA Movement: ‘Time for New, Dynamic and Authentic Agriculture’
“A&B employees and their families all would appreciate a chance to work on the best possible vision for productive use of the Central Maui plain. Those employees need more than sympathy—they need new jobs for changed economy. Retain them and train them.”
Light Winds Take Over Forecast
A cold front will approach from the northwest Thursday, then stall out to the north of Kauai Thursday night and Friday. Another cold front will…
Gov. Ige: ‘A&B Has Played a Significant Role in the State’s Economy’
“This is a significant historic marker for Hawai‘i, the end of an era that touched the lives of generations of hardworking local families.”
Stopcaneburning.org: ‘Only a Court Order Can Fully Protect the Public’s Right to Clean Air’
With the announcement that A&B will be closing sugar operations before the end of 2016 due to a $30 million agricultural operations loss in 2015, Stop Cane Burning founder Karen Chun released the following statement. “We are happy that A&B now plans to adopt the substance of our settlement offer regarding the end of cane burning on […]
Rep. Ing: ‘The Writing Was On the Wall’
Rep. Kaniela Ing, who introduced a plan to transition away from cane burning without job loss during the 2016 legislative session, commented on today’s announcement about A&B. His South Maui constituents have been the most vocal regarding cane burning.
Sen. Hirono: ‘Today’s Announcement Marks the End of an Era…’
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono commented on today’s announcement that Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company will end its sugar production operations by the end of 2016 and transition to a diversified agricultural model.
