Family Seeks Legal Action After Man Dies in Care Facility Van in Arizona
A 36-year-old developmentally disabled man died after allegedly being left unattended for hours in a care facility van during 106-degree weather in Mesa, Arizona. His family has hired attorneys and police are investigating the incident. Lorenzo Lopez was found dead in a Pathways for Life facility van on June 4 during extreme heat. Multiple sources […]
Court Slashes Attorney Fees in Lahaina Fire Settlement to Benefit Victims
Multiple news sources report that a Maui judge has dramatically reduced legal fees in the $4.03 billion Lahaina wildfire settlement. The ruling ensures fire survivors will retain significantly more of their settlement money. Hawaii Circuit Judge Peter Cahill capped attorney fees at $222 million, far below the $1 billion lawyers had requested The fee structure […]
West Oahu Public Land Access Reopened After Security Closure
Vehicle access to several west Oahu recreational areas has been restored via Space Force road after a three-month security-related closure. Access to Peacock Flats Campground and Kuaokalā recreational areas reopened through Space Force Satellite Tracking Station Road. The access point from Farrington Highway at Yokohama Bay was closed in mid-March 2026 due to security concerns. […]
Hawaii Visitor Spending Up 14% Despite Full Flights and Rising Complaints
April 2026 data shows visitors are spending $278 per person per day, up 14.1% from last year, even as many travelers complain about high costs and say they’re done with Hawaii. Planes remain fully booked despite widespread price concerns. Hawaii visitors spent $278 per person per day in April 2026, representing a 14.1% increase from […]
Large South Swell Expected This Weekend, Coastal Impacts Possible
A major south-southwest swell arriving Saturday night could bring High Surf Warning conditions and coastal infrastructure impacts through early next week. Current south shore surf is minimal but expected to rise to seasonal average by Tuesday. A large south-southwest swell from a New Zealand storm will arrive Saturday night with waves potentially exceeding High Surf […]
Hawaiian Airlines Ends Free Meals on Most Mainland Routes Starting July
Hawaiian Airlines will stop serving complimentary meals on most Hawaii-mainland flights starting July 1, replacing them with a paid pre-order program featuring Maui chef-designed dishes. Passengers can purchase meals ranging from $10.99-$16.99 through advance ordering. Free economy meals end July 1 on most Hawaii-continental US routes, replaced by paid pre-order system. Maui chef Sheldon Simeon […]
UH Graduate Creates New Mural at Honolulu Airport Welcome Area
A recent University of Hawaii graduate has completed a plumeria-themed mural installation in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport’s Lobby Four, celebrating Hawaiian culture and the aloha spirit for arriving travelers. Rachel Radona, a UH Mānoa art and American studies graduate, created the mural just weeks after graduation. The mural features plumeria flowers symbolizing Hawaii’s welcoming […]
FBI Anti-Gang Operation Results in Over 1,100 Arrests Nationwide
The FBI’s Operation Spring Cleaning, a three-month nationwide anti-gang initiative, resulted in over 1,100 arrests and seizures of nearly 1,000 firearms and 2,700 pounds of illegal drugs. The operation targeted gang-related criminal networks trafficking firearms and narcotics across communities. The three-month operation from March to May led to over 1,100 arrests and 600 criminal charges […]
Red Cross Seeks Maui Volunteers for Hurricane Season Emergency Shelters
The Hawaii Red Cross is training community volunteers to run emergency shelters ahead of an expected busier hurricane season due to El Niño conditions. The program aims to have trained volunteers available in all island communities in case access roads are blocked during storms. El Niño conditions are expected to increase hurricane and storm activity […]
UH Agriculture College Showcases Community Programs at Annual Maui Fair
The University of Hawaii’s agriculture college participated in the annual Maui AgFest, sharing programs focused on local food production, youth development, and community wellness with hundreds of attendees. CTAHR connected with hundreds of community members at the 17th annual Maui AgFest on May 30. Extension agents showcased the Sage Heart wellness program promoting kitchen herb […]