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Report projects post-shutdown OGG travel surge with TSA data
Kahului International Airport (OGG) is expected to see one of the nation’s steepest surges in passenger traffic this holiday season, according to a new analysis of Transportation Security Administration data by Luxury Link.
Hannah Brown Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Rally, Nov. 26
The family and friends of Hannah Brown will gather in front of the County Building, located at 200 S. High Street in Wailuku, to kick off Maui County’s Impaired Driving Awareness Holiday Campaign at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. They will be joined by the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division, Hawaiʻi Alcohol Policy Alliance, […]
Mele Hawaiʻi reimagined: Makuakāne Fellow revitalizing Hawaiian music through use of experimental expression
Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
ASB’s 2025 Workplace Giving Program contributes $277,000 to four local nonprofits
American Savings Bank announced the results of its 2025 Kahiau Giving Campaign, contributing more than $277,000 to four local nonprofits. This year, 94% of teammates participated in the annual employee-led initiative, a 2% increase from the prior year. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the Kahiau program has generated more than $4 million in total donations.
Alaska Air Group names new senior leaders across Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
The Alaska Air Group board of directors has announced four senior leadership appointments across Alaska Airlines and its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air.
Gov. Josh Green proclaims National Nurse Practitioner Week in Hawai‘i
The declaration highlights the vital role of NPs in improving health care access for residents statewide.
UH study finds Hawaiian pilot whales eat 416 million squid a year to power deep dives
For the first time, scientists have calculated a detailed “energetic budget” for Hawaiʻi’s short-finned pilot whales, revealing what it takes to power their extreme, 800-meter (2,600-foot) dives for food.
High Bacteria Count Advisory issued at Fleming Beach, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Fleming Beach (North), Maui. Levels of 207 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring. The beach has been posted and this advisory will remain in effect until water sample results no longer exceed the threshold level of 130 enterococci per 100 mL.
Animated shorts preserving Lahaina’s Soul to Screen in Kīhei
Cinema fans have the opportunity to view animated short films celebrating the enduring history and cultural heritage of Lahaina at a free event, the reprise of the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina Film Festival, on Nov. 29, at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Hale Pāpa‘i No. 50 is delivered to Lahaina
“We asked the Lahaina and Kula people what they need,” said J Moanikeala Whittle-Wagner of the Office of Academic Affairs as he reflected on how the shed project began. “They replied, ‘we need something to securely store our items on our property while we rebuild so we donʻt have to carry them back and forth every day.’”
Confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in duck on Maui
Three state agencies are on alert after a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a migratory duck – this time on the island of Maui. This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui.
Fire hazards meet housing crisis as Maui County clears out another homeless encampment
Advocates for houseless people say sweeps are not the long-term solution, with some residents kicked out of Maui Lani on Wednesday the same people who were booted out of Amala Place in Kahului during a previous sweep three months earlier.
Partial bridge collapse temporarily closes Mokuʻola Park ‘Coconut Island’ in Hilo
County crews were driving a mini-excavator over the bridge to conduct maintenance in the park, a portion of the bridge collapsed. One county worker was taken to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center for precautionary measures although no injuries have been reported.
Second live skunk captured in the past week
Another live skunk was captured Thursday, this time at Honolulu Harbor. The previous skunk was captured at Hilo Harbor on Nov. 7.
Kauaʻi Kicks Off Hawaiʻi to the World’s First Episode
Hawai‘i to the World: Kauaʻi Auditions premieres on Sun, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
County’s Adopt-a-Street pilot program kicks off in Pāʻia with Roselani Scoop Shop
The new County of Maui Department of Public Works program to protect local waters by adopting a street kicked off in Pāʻia with Roselani Scoop Shop.
Final public meetings set next week for Ukumehame–Olowalu coastal corridor design proposals
Maui residents are invited to review and provide feedback on landscape design proposals for the Ukumehame and Olowalu coastal corridor, as three upcoming meetings look to conclude nearly a year of community input on the project.
Governor’s military land advisory committee announced amid condemnation threat; statewide infrastructure funding eyed
Gov. Josh Green announced Thursday a new advisory committee to guide discussions with the US Army concerning state-leased lands on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. With the leases set to expire in 2029, the announcement comes as the federal government signals it may pursue condemnation for the continued use of the training lands. The possibility of lands condemnation […]
Legality of Hawai‘i state land board appointees called into question
According to Earthjustice, the board has been conducting business and making decisions without satisfying the required qualifications since one of the board members left in August.
Maui-raised surfer Dylan Sloan hosts homecoming premiere of his ‘Genesis’ film Nov. 29 in Kīhei
Maui-born 17-year-old surfer Dylan Sloan is bringing his new Hurley-sponsored surf film “Genesis” home for a special one-night premiere on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. at South Maui Gardens in Kīhei.
