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The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has appointed Michael Baier as General Manager, bringing more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience to one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic resorts. In his new role, Baier will oversee all aspects of the 54-acre property, with a focus on elevating the guest experience and deepening the resort’s connection to the local community and natural environment.

Hawai‘i has been battered by a series of storms this past year and simulated models show the frequency of tropical storms that make landfall in Hawai‘i will double because of ongoing warming. This could mean prolonged power outages that affect our access to water, communications, medical equipment and much more. What can we do as a community to become more resilient to severe weather?

Chris Pham, 22, of Kalihi, Oʻahu, was sentenced on Nov. 9, 2026, by Senior US District Judge Helen Gillmor to 111 months in federal prison for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of the robbery, followed by five years of supervised release.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launches KohoGo, a free website and app to help commuters to find carpool, vanpool and transit options throughout the state.

Five graduates of Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning Course have been awarded a total of $40,000 in grants funded by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development to help launch and grow their local businesses.

The state Department of Transportation will conduct an emergency response training exercise at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hawaiʻi US Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono released statements on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, with Schatz expressing support for the permitting reform bill while Hirono said she cannot support it in its current form.

Lee said she intends to introduce a new bill on outdoor lighting later this month for consideration by the council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee.

Eligible homeowners are reminded to apply for the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit before the deadline on Dec. 31, 2026, the County of Maui Department of Finance Treasury Division announced.

A PSPS Watch remains in effect for three counties the company serves, with the primary risk being on Wednesday for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawaiian Electric will perform urgent repairs to replace damaged equipment on an electrical pole along Hāna Highway today, Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Reverend Elizabeth Berman will be ordained and consecrated as the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i.  The service takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu, with a capacity congregation expected.

Maui County has issued a finding of no significant impact for a project to repair Hāna Highway at Kalepa Point, where the county’s environmental assessment says continued deterioration would likely dead-end the road at Kalepa and Alelele bridges.

Hawaiian Council, in partnership with the County of Maui and with support from Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of ʻUlu o Lele today, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the former Outlets of Maui site.

Hawaiʻi Land Trust will honor retired state aquatic biologist Skippy Hau as its 2027 Champion of the Land at the nonprofit’s 25th annual Buy Back the Beach benefit lūʻau on Jan. 23 in Lahaina. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 23 at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau. Hawaiʻi Land Trust, known as HILT, describes […]

The report, Assessing Honolulu’s “Bill 7” Housing Program, examines the city’s Affordable Rental Housing Program, which began in 2019 to encourage apartment construction on small lots. The program offers incentives such as fee waivers, grants and tax breaks in exchange for keeping most units affordable to moderate-income households.

Hawaiʻi Pacific Health has awarded $100,000 to Family Promise of Hawaiʻi to help families with children experiencing homelessness or housing instability cover security deposits, according to an Oct. 29 announcement. The nonprofit will use the money to launch its Move-In Advance Program. Under the program, Family Promise of Hawaiʻi will pay a family’s security deposit […]

Subaru Hawaiʻi will donate $350 to a local nonprofit for every new Subaru purchased in the state through Dec. 31, the company announced. The 15th annual Share the Love campaign will benefit Make-A-Wish Hawaii, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi and humane societies on Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi, according to a company news release. […]

Three residents were rescued from a sailboat offshore of the Keālia Pond area along North Kīhei Road on Sunday. Fire and Ocean Safety personnel responded to a distress call that the vessel’s mast and sail had malfunctioned, rendering it unable to make way.

A 10-year-old Maui boy was rescued Sunday, after entering fast moving water at ʻĪao in Wailuku. Fire officials say the boy had been swept about 200 yards downstream by swift water at around 12:21 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2026.