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Startup ventures to test Japanese vertical wind turbine technology in the islands
A Hawai‘i-based startup with ties to Japan is bringing state-of-the-art Japanese clean energy technology to Kaka‘ako Makai in Honolulu, to study its feasibility in the islands by operating its one wind turbine for research and demonstration purposes.
Property manager to speak at upcoming meeting of Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
Mark Claydon will be the speaker at the upcoming meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Claydon is part of the property management team for My Perfect Stays which currently manages 367 short term vacation rentals and seven long term rentals.
Volcano Watch — Cruising Chain of Craters Road: Recent earthquakes and past volcanism
The upper East Rift Zone (UERZ) of Kīlauea was a shaky place this past weekend. This region extends southeast from Kaluapele (Kīlauea’s summit caldera) to Maunaulu, and earthquakes here can reflect pressurization of Kīlauea’s summit magma storage system.
Maui Fire Department responds to seven fire-related calls over Fourth of July holiday
The Maui Fire Department responded to seven fire-related calls in the period between 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 and 7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5. No fireworks related injuries were reported.
50-year lease signed for Kawaihāpai Airfield by Gov. Green, Transportation officials and US Army
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and US Army Garrison Hawai‘i have signed a new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield, formerly known as Dillingham Airfield. The new lease goes into effect July 6, 2024, at which time airfield operations will continue normal operations, including uninterrupted water service to the tenants; water service […]
Rep. Tokuda tours fire-ravaged Lahaina as process begins for National Heritage Area designation
US Rep. Jill Tokuda journeyed into Lahaina’s rich historic and cultural past with an eye on its future Wednesday.
Maui to mark one year after the wildfires with community-driven events including paddle out, stage production, Obon festival and more
A number of special events marking one year after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires will pay tribute to the 102 victims and the two that remain missing. The events are designed to honor the resiliency of a community that has faced crisis and heartbreaking tragedy, and offer residents opportunities to gather in healing and shared support.
New County of Maui Office of Recovery-West Maui opens in Lahaina Gateway
The new County of Maui Office of Recovery-West Maui officially opened Friday with a normal operating schedule of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Lahaina Gateway Unit 102-B, 325 Keawe St., Lahaina, near Ace Hardware. The center will serve as a centralized hub for essential departments and agencies related to recovery.
State Fire Marshal bill signed into law; Other measures seek to improve fire safety, emergency management in Hawaiʻi
SB 2085 creates the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enhance fire safety and prevention across Hawaiʻi. The state fire marshal, appointed for a five-year term, will coordinate statewide fire protection efforts, propose fire code amendments and oversee fire safety training and certification.
Honua Finals high school surf contest to run July 9-10
The Honua Finals surf contest will run on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 9-10, at Ala Moana Bowls on Oʻahu. The inaugural Honua Finals: The World Cup of Interscholastic Surfing, presented by Nike Swim provides opportunities for young, talented Hawaiʻi surfers to compete with other elite high school surf teams from across the globe right here at home, in the birthplace of surfing.
Only five households remain sheltered at two hotel sites as one-year mark since Maui wildfires nears
Just five households remain sheltered at two hotel sites on Maui as the one-year mark since the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires is just over a month away. The emergency hotel sheltering program managed by the state ended on June 30.
Department of Law Enforcement Illegal Fireworks Task Force details recent enforcement actions
Task Force officers confiscated approximately 200 pounds of illegal fireworks from a home in Waipahu on Tuesday. On Wednesday, DLE launched SaferWatch, a web and mobile-based security system that allows the public to anonymously report illegal fireworks in the community. Over the Independence Day holiday, 59 illegal fireworks tips were submitted to DLE using the new app.
The next challenge for interisland travel? MIL’s football expansion
“We want to make sure that Moloka‘i High School is able to compete at a high level and that transportation is not a reason why they would not be able to,” Mokulele Airlines chief of staff Keith Sisson said.
Public informational meeting on Puʻunēnē Ave. improvements, July 11
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will host a public informational meeting to discuss the planned improvements to Puʻunēnē Ave. (Route 3500) between Wākea Ave. and Kūihelani Highway (Route 380). The meeting takes place on Thursday, July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
Applications open today for Sun Bucks Program, bridging summer nutrition gap for 100,000 Hawaiʻi keiki
Summer EBT, also called SUN Bucks, is a new and permanent program to provide benefits to households with school-aged children to purchase food during the summer. Households will receive $177 for each qualifying child, to be spent during the summer months.
Kauaʻi community leader receives national human and civil rights award from educators
A Kauaʻi man was recognized on a national stage for his integral role in the preservation and education of an ancient fishpond near Līhuʻe. Fred “Peleke” Flores, field operations and cultural resources manager with Mālama Hulē‘ia, received the Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Award from the National Education Association in Philadelphia Wednesday.
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to rename Captain Cook Post Office on Hawaiʻi Island after Vietnam War Veteran hero
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a bill on Friday to rename the Captain Cook Post Office on Hawaiʻi Island after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Hōnaunau, who was killed in action in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the US Army’s second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Bacon Universal takes grandstand sponsorship of the Makawao Stampede 2024
Bacon Universal announced its role as the grandstand sponsor for the upcoming Makawao Stampede 2024, taking place July 5-7 at the Oskie Rice Event Center. As the exclusive Kubota dealer in Hawaiʻi, Bacon Universal will feature a significant display showcasing the latest Kubota equipment, including tractors, excavators, track loaders, and utility vehicles. Highlighting the weekend’s festivities, Bacon Universal offers a meet and greet opportunity with six-time pro rodeo world champion Kaycee Feild.
Free creative industry courses offered through Good Jobs Hawai‘i include 3D rendering, esports and more
Four free courses are being offered to Hawai‘i residents through the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges’ Good Jobs Hawai‘i initiative in collaboration with Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)’s Creative Industries Division (CID).
Deadline for candidate tables at Kupuna Aloha Luncheon is July 8
The deadline for candidates to purchase informational tables at the 52nd Kupuna Aloha Luncheon on Saturday, July 27 – which is expected to draw more than 400 kupuna – is on Monday, July 8.
