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After outages in recent storms, many frustrated residents are seeking out the satellite-based Starlink or other ways to stay connected in emergencies.

Not every low-hanging or damaged wire on a utility pole belongs to Hawaiian Electric, according to a safety alert the utility issued Wednesday aimed at helping the public tell the difference between electrical and telecommunications lines. Hawaiian Electric said many reports of damaged lines actually involve equipment owned by telephone, cable or internet providers, and […]

Gov. Josh Green welcomed a court ruling that limits attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims, calling the decision an important step toward ensuring more recovery funds reach survivors and families directly impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.

The nonprofit public access station now is appealing a ruling that focuses on a 15-year franchise renewal that the state agreed to with cable company Spectrum.

Spectrum announced a donation of $6,000 to Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.

The press conference highlighted a growing coalition of voices demanding immediate and sustained action to protect residents, improve infrastructure, and mitigate wildfire risks on the Leeward Coast. 

Companion bills in the state House and Senate have been submitted to establish the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to pay claims from about 2,200 plaintiffs who’ve filed claims from injuries suffered in the August 2023 disaster.

A decision made under the 2019 Trump administration could impact the fees cable companies pay to the state for public programming.

The Lahaina wildfire that killed at least 102 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings did not stem from a single cause, according to the phase-two Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report released Friday and prepared by the independent Fire Safety Research Institute for the state of Hawaiʻi.

The Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center will receive $10,000 through the 2023-24 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs, Spectrum announced.

Spectrum has announced that Māpunawai Inc. was one of the 46 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive the $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant this year.

The nonprofit Project Hawai’i has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for funding its Teen Mentoring Program, which works hands-on with homeless teenagers to create a learning environment to end their cycle of poverty.

Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Kīhei.

Eligible Hawaiʻi residents seeking reduced internet service costs can now visit GetInternetGov to sign up or get more information.

This is the third Spectrum Employee Community Grant awarded to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank since 2019, bringing the total donation to $25,000 for the organization from Charter Communications.

The State of Hawai‘i and community partners are expanding efforts to get more people in Hawai‘i vaccinated. #HIGotVaccinated Month will run through June and is aimed at educating and motivating Hawai‘i residents who have not yet received COVID-19 vaccinations.

Charter announced it is expanding the eligibility for its 60-day free offer for Spectrum broadband Internet and WiFi access to include educators (K-12 teachers and College/University professors) who do not already have a Spectrum account.

Charter Communications, Inc., today announced the launch of Spectrum Mobile in Hawaiʻi

Priced at $104.99 per month for new residential customers, Spectrum Internet Gig is now available to more than 70% of the company’s footprint.

Spectrum TV™ customers on Maui will soon enjoy access to even better picture quality and 70 more HD channels, as the company moves toward a 100% all-digital network, creating a platform for faster speeds, more content and new features.