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Conveyance tax can be an effective tool to address Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis
The public interest, nonprofit law firm, Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice says Hawaiʻi lawmakers have an opportunity to tailor the sales tax on real property so that it reinvests nonresident wealth into island communities through affordable housing development.
Study explores graduation rates for UH students earning bachelor’s degrees
Hawaiʻi is one of only eight states to have outperformed the national average in terms of its students earning their bachelor’s degree after transferring from a community college.
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Hawaiʻi attorney general urges FDA to test for lead, other toxic metals in baby food
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged the US Food and Drug Administration to take decisive action to safeguard infants and young children across the nation from exposure to lead and other harmful metals in baby food.
Gov. Green: Hawaiʻi PLA to ensure steady labor supply in Lahaina rebuild
Gov. Green signed the Hawai‘i Project Labor Agreement which he said will ensure a steady labor supply to help rebuild Lahaina and meet the state’s growing affordable housing pipeline.
Proposals for specialty crop grants FY24 opened by state agriculture department
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture will be awarding a total of approximately $523,000 to Hawai‘i proposals that enhance the competitiveness of Hawai‘i specialty crops.
Central Pacific Bank celebrates its 70th anniversary
Central Pacific Bank celebrated its 70th anniversary yesterday by acknowledging its history and founding mission.
UH faculty vote “more support for research” as top priority for next UH president
An electronic poll taken this month by the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly showed that University of Hawaii faculty believe more support for research to maintain R1 institution status should be the top priority for the next president.
‘Mise Matsuri’ set for celebration of Girls’ Day and Mise Kimono’s second anniversary
Mise Kimono, which offers modern Japanese fashions with a touch of Hawaii influence, will celebrate its second anniversary at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center with a “Mise Matsuri” on March 3.
Reggae group Iration performs at the MACC with L.A.B., Kabaka Pyramid on March 1
Iration, a reggae-rock group formed in Isla Vista, Calif., will perform at the Alexander & Baldwin Ampitheater at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on March 1 at 6 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Kimo Nevius presents one-man band ‘Promised Road’ at ProArts Playhouse, Feb. 22
Singer-songwriter Kimo Nevius, under the umbrella of his one-man band “Promised Road,” presents a performance culminating his year-long project live at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Ola Ka ʻĪ event celebrates Hawaiian Language Month on Maui
A hui of Hawaiian organizations led by the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Kanaeokana, Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu and others hosted Ola ka ʻĪ Maui Nui at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event was the third Ola Ka ʻĪ in a series of Hawaiian language fairs happening throughout Hawaiʻi in February, Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month).
Upcoming events for entrepreneurs and small-business owners
The Maui Economic Development Board has announced two upcoming events: A networking event featuring a Pacific Disaster Center speaker and a free DBE application workshop.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii appoints Diana “Jill” Riggs to chief administrative officer
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii today announced that Diana “Jill” Riggs, RN, MSN, has been appointed to chief administrative officer and senior vice president of Care Delivery Operations for Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. She replaces Sally Lee, RN, MSN, who is retiring after a 15-year career at Kaiser Permanente.
Take flight with ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’: a Pan-tantastic prequel at ʻĪao Theater
A family-friendly presentation of “Peter and the Starcatcher” will run at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku for three weeks in a row, starting Feb. 23, 2024.
Maui Council accepting applications for boards and commissions until end of month
The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee is accepting applications for boards and commissions within the County of Maui.
Research: Coral bleaching leads to bacteria growth and further stress on health of reefs
New research led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research shows that, when coral bleaching occurs, corals release unique organic compounds that promote bacterial growth and bacteria that may further stress reefs and put them at greater risk for more damage.
Maui Council passes two housing projects on first reading; a third sent to Budget Committee
The Maui County Council advanced two affordable housing projects on first reading Friday and referred a third to the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee for further review.
Community town hall for South Maui, Feb. 29
Council Member Thomas Cook announced today that he will be hosting a South Maui community town hall at 6 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcolm Center.
Tails Up Maui in Wailuku reopens with a renewed mission of community support
Tails Up Maui, a restaurant in Paukūkalo, reopened on Jan. 26 after a transformative period of community service.
Join ‘Race for Whales’ to support marine research, education and conservation
Humpback whales travel over 3,000 miles to reach their breeding grounds in Hawaiʻi. This month, the Pacific Whale Foundation challenges participants to travel just 1% of that, in a global fundraising effort.
