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Legislation would redefine what’s a ‘historic’ building in Hawaiʻi
A bill that would change rules for assessing “historic” buildings in Hawaiʻi has crossed over from the Senate and is being considered by the state House of Representatives. Senate Bill 15 Senate Draft 1 would amend the definition of “historic property” by requiring that a property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawai‘i Register […]
Maui Waena’s Jacquelyn McCandless named 2025 Middle School Distinguished Principal of the Year
Maui Waena Intermediate School Principal Jacquelyn McCandless and Kaimukī High School Principal Lorelei Aiwohi have been named the state’s 2025 National Distinguished Principals of the Year by the Hawai‘i Association of Secondary School Administrators (HASSA). McCandless is the middle school honoree and Aiwohi is the high school honoree. “Shocked,” and “Extremely honored,” were the words McCandless used […]
Update/located: Kīhei man reported missing by concerned family members
Update: Rogers was located. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance. Previous post: The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Knox Rogers, 80, of Kīhei. Rogers was reported missing on Monday, March 17, 2025, by family members after a welfare check conducted by officers […]
Chief Justice seeks public comment on judicial nominees for the First Circuit
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy in the District Court of the First Circuit (Island of Oʻahu) and two vacancies in the District Family Court of the First Circuit. The names submitted for these vacancies by the Judicial Selection Commission, in alphabetical […]
DOH urges Hawaiʻi residents to stay vigilant as cases of measles continue to rise in US
The health and safety of Hawai‘i residents are a top priority as measles cases continue to rise in the United States and internationally. Despite the success of vaccines in preventing diseases, the highly contagious viral illness is returning after being declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. In 2023, four outbreaks and 59 cases […]
Gov. Green secures federal support for UH and restoration of 442nd webpage
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has successfully secured key federal actions through direct engagement with the White House, advocating for Hawai‘i on critical issues affecting the community. In two resolutions, Green ensured continued federal funding for the University of Hawai‘i amid a Title VI investigation and championed the restoration of the US Army’s webpage honoring the […]
KBR awarded $176M contract to Air Force Maui Supercomputing Site at Haleakalā
KBR announced today it has been awarded a $176M cost plus fixed-fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to provide operations and equipment maintenance support to the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS), on Maui. The single award Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO) contract has a […]
UHERO: Persistent income, employment, housing challenges 1.5 years after the Maui wildfires
Nearly a year and a half after the devastating August 2023 wildfires, new survey results from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) highlight persistent housing unaffordability, elevated poverty and unemployment rates, and ongoing economic hardship among fire-impacted households on Maui. Launched in August 2024, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, the Maui Recovery Survey: Housing and Jobs is designed to […]
Curt Nakamura promoted to VP of Property Management for Commercial Properties at Avalon Group
Avalon Group, a leader in real estate development and property management, announced the promotion of Curt Nakamura to Vice President of Commercial Property Management Group. In this role, he will lead the operations teams responsible for major commercial properties under management. With over 30 years of experience as General Manager and principal broker for […]
Project Hawaiʻi seeks community support for summer mentorship for homeless teen girls
Project Hawai’i, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for homeless children, is calling on the community to support its upcoming Teen Mentorship Residency Program. This immersive summer program aims to empower homeless teen girls through mentorship, skill-building activities, and leadership opportunities throughout the month of July. The program will provide up […]
Lahaina business destroyed in fires, reopens at new Kīhei location
Whaler’s Locker, one of the many businesses destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, has reopened at a new location in Kīhei. The shop was originally located at 780 Front St. and was one of the older businesses in the district. “We were often called the shark tooth store and had a large great white jaw […]
Multi-agency manhunt ends on Big Island; suspect, Lucrisia, killed in shootout with police
The suspect, who reportedly shot a police officer in Hilo, eluded capture till Sunday afternoon.
Stupski Foundation gifts $17.4M to expand opportunities for Hawai‘i youth
The Stupski Foundation is providing $17.4 million in support of organizations working to ensure that students across Hawai‘i, particularly those on neighbor islands, have access to the same educational, leadership, and career-building experiences as their peers on O‘ahu, reinforcing the belief that geographic isolation should not determine a young person’s access to opportunity. This funding […]
Grounded sailboat removed from Honolua Bay on Maui
The 65-foot catamaran Hula Girl that was grounded at Maui’s Honolua-Mokulē‘ia Marine Life Conservation District for almost two months, has been removed. The vessel’s owner, Kapalua Kai Sailing, Inc., worked with the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and Division of Aquatic Resources to develop and execute the salvage plan. A January storm, in addition to […]
Monday Morning MIL: Maui High on top of Division I boys volleyball; 4 meet records fall at Yamamoto Invitational
The Maui High School boys volleyball team is off to a 3-0 start and appears to be the team to beat in the Maui Interscholastic League as the 2025 season begins.
UH study: Some parts of Hawaiʻi sinking faster than others
New University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study discovery also highlights that as sea level rises, there is an even greater risk for flooding in low-lying areas sooner than scientists anticipated, putting infrastructure, businesses and communities in jeopardy.
Maui Mall Village celebrates spring with free Easter celebration, shopping promotion and community fundraiser walk
Maui Mall Village celebrates spring with an array of activities. The annual Hoppy Easter Celebration returns, offering family-friendly fun. Plus, a special shopping promotion helps brighten the season, while the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Maui Mall Village helps raise funds for a worthy cause. Spring Break Gift with Purchase Promotion: Friday, March 14 to […]
Maui Rotary clubs to host informational dinner ‘Magic of the Rotary Foundation’
The nine Rotary clubs on Maui will host an informational dinner, “The Magic of the Rotary Foundation,” on Friday, March 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kahului YMCA (250 Kanaloa Avenue). The event is designed to engage and educate the community on the work of the Rotary International Foundation.
State NFIB says 20% small business deduction is key to easing small business uncertainty
Small business owners are increasingly uncertain about economic conditions, according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index released by the National Federation of Independent Business.
