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US Rep. Case secures housing, environment funding in House committee votes, but opposes final bills
US Rep. Ed Case opposed two federal spending bills approved last week by the House Appropriations Committee, saying the measures cut too deeply into affordable housing and environmental programs—even as he successfully secured millions for Hawaiʻi-specific priorities embedded in both measures.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation online auction opens, bidding begins May 10
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is giving the community a chance to get a sneak peek of its upcoming online auction, featuring over a hundred unique items and experiences donated in support of Lahaina’s historic preservation efforts.
Maui workshop trains tradespeople in historic wooden window restoration techniques
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i Maui College and industry collaborators, invites carpenters, construction professionals, apprentices, and tradespeople to apply for the Maui Preservation Trades Training: Wooden Window Workshop, a two-day, hands-on training taking place April 16–17, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gov. Green has 20 bills on his Intent-to-Veto list
The governor has until July 9 to issue final vetoes from the list, to sign them into law, or to allow them to become law without his signature.
Gov. Green extends Maui wildfires emergency proclamation with changes
Gov. Josh Greenʻs Seventh Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires welcomes the return of visitors to West Maui effective Oct. 8, fully restores the State Water Code, restores most historic preservation measures, and limits the prohibition of price increases to specific essential commodities.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation Awarded National Preservation Grant for Baldwin Home
These funds will be used to complete a building assessment of the stone and coral block structure, built in 1835 in Lahaina. The assessment will result in a prioritized, cost-estimated list of preservation needs for the building.