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After back-to-back summer fires, Kula community tries to ‘wipe out’ invasive wattle and restore landscape
Removing black wattle is important to fire mitigation in Kula because the invasive species burns fast and it chokes out more fire-resistant native species.
Pāʻia Inn owner faces federal lawsuit over allegations of sexual harassment
A federal lawsuit accuses Pāʻia Inn owner Michael Baskin of “rampant sexual harassment” of young female employees, including some teenagers, since at least 2015. Through a representative, Baskin denied the allegations filed Thursday in US District Court by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The commission’s news release says Baskin violated federal law when he […]
Astronomers atop Maunakea detect cloud convection near Titan’s lakes
A new study conducted on Maunekea, Hawaiʻi Island, provides evidence of clouds bubbling up over Titan’s northern hemisphere.
Rep. Case backs bill aiming to bolster US ties with Pacific Island nations, counter China’s regional influence
Lawmakers say the bill addresses rising concerns about Chinese influence in the region while supporting the long-term development goals of Pacific Island nations.
Mana Up and Duke Kahanamoku Foundation launch limited-edition product line honoring surf icon
The collaboration includes locally made items ranging from surfwear and kitchen goods to art prints and baby clothing, each reflecting Kahanamoku’s legacy.
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival marks 15 years with statewide celebration and new industry summit
Tickets are on sale now for the 15th Annual Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival, Oct. 17-Nov. 2, 2025.
USPS reminds customers to check mailboxes for repairs during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 18-24
Each year, USPS designates the third week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage customers with box-on-post-delivery to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes.
Window tint reform bill heads to governor’s desk
Hawaiʻi is poised to overhaul its vehicle window tinting laws for the first time in more than four decades. House Bill 226 CD1, introduced by Rep. Darius K. Kila, has passed the Legislature and now awaits Gov. Josh Green’s signature.
Homebuyers’ workshop in Spanish language set for June 7 at MEO
A workshop in Spanish for first-time homebuyers will be hosted by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 7.
Available openings for preschoolers to attend MEO Head Start
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program, which offers comprehensive early childhood education at no cost to income-qualifying families, has available openings for preschool age children to attend the 2025-2026 school year, beginning in August.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to make final stop in Hilo ahead of global, 3-year voyage
Weather permitting, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are scheduled to depart Mauliola (Sand Island), Oʻahu this Sunday for Hilo where the canoes will make their final stop on the Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail before leaving Hawaiʻi for three years for the Moananuiākea Voyage.
Transport of 400,000 tons of wildfire debris from Olowalu to Central Maui to begin in June
The transport of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris from the Temporary Debris Storage Site in Olowalu to the Permanent Disposal Site at the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē will begin in early June.
Jazz Maui and South Maui Learning ʻOhana host AANHPI Heritage Month tribute concert, May 24
The evening concert will feature acclaimed jazz violinist Meg Okura and soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome, joined by keyboardist Jeff Hellmer, bassist Dave Graber and drummer Kevin Garland.
Public meeting on removal of PFAS-impacted soil at Kahului Airport fire training pit
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will conduct a meeting to discuss a partial closure of the North Shore Greenway bike and pedestrian pathway adjacent to Kahului Airport for soil removal.
New Hawaiʻi State FCU podcast tackles local issues through conversations
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union announced the launch of its new monthly podcast, “Voices of Change – The HSFCU Podcast,” designed to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action around issues impacting Hawaiʻi residents. The first episode, featuring Micah Kāne, former president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and current president and CEO of Parker Ranch, is now live.
Gov. Green, AG Lopez announce $700M settlement in Plavix lawsuit
Gov. Josh Green, M.D. and Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez announced that the state of Hawaiʻi has entered into a $700 million settlement agreement with pharmaceutical giants Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) Company and three US-based subsidiaries of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
Rep. Tokuda votes against cuts to SNAP after 14-hour markup
After a marathon 14-hour markup in the House Agriculture Committee, US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against the Republicans’ reconciliation bill that she said would cut over $300 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Inspired by the Lahaina wildfires, Kohala High students created ’emergency kalo rations’
Inspired by the Lahaina wildfires, Kohala High’s Naʻau ʻŌiwi students created “emergency kalo rations,” which included freeze dried instant poi, kalo paʻa, kūlolo and laulau.
Kīlauea’s latest eruption sends lava 1,000 feet high, covers nearly half of crater floor
Kīlauea volcano entered its 22nd eruption episode early Friday morning, with lava fountains shooting up to 1,000 feet high, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Servco Pacific receives US Best Managed Company recognition for 6th straight year
Servco Pacific is Hawaiʻi’s largest private company with operations in the automotive and musical instruments industry.
