Federal Agencies Target Hawaii’s High Rate of Aircraft Laser Attacks
Federal authorities are cracking down on laser attacks against aircraft after Hawaii recorded one of the nation’s highest rates of such incidents. A Maui man faces sentencing for his role in a laser attack on a federal aircraft. Hawaii has one of the highest rates of aircraft laser attacks in the country according to the […]
Opinion Column Discusses LA Mayor Race, Fire Recovery Issues
A political opinion piece examines the Los Angeles mayoral race, focusing on incumbent Karen Bass’s handling of the Palisades Fire recovery and other city issues. The article discusses slow rebuilding progress due to permit processes and environmental compliance requirements. The piece critiques LA Mayor Karen Bass’s response to the January 2025 Palisades Fire and slow […]
Amazon Expands Portable Emergency Tech Program to 2,000+ Units by 2027
Amazon is scaling up its rapid response technology program to provide 2,000+ portable systems that restore power, Wi-Fi, and water within minutes after disasters. The systems will be distributed to nonprofit partners for deployment during emergencies. Amazon will provide 2,000+ portable disaster response systems to nonprofits by 2027, up from 42 systems in the previous […]
Maui Mayor Race Features Debate Over Short-Term Rental Housing Policy
The 2026 Maui mayoral election includes incumbent Richard Bissen and County Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura, with short-term rental conversion to affordable housing emerging as a key campaign issue. Incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen faces County Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura and other candidates in the mayoral race. Short-term rental conversion to address affordable housing shortages […]
West Maui House Race Features Fire Recovery Focus, Political Shakeup
Three Democrats are competing in the August primary for West Maui’s House seat, with fire recovery issues driving the race after the incumbent switched to Republican. The August 8 primary falls on the three-year anniversary of the Lahaina fires that killed 102 people. Only about 200 of nearly 2,000 destroyed homes and businesses have been […]
Habitat for Humanity Builds Mass Timber Volunteer Housing in Lahaina
Habitat for Humanity is constructing its first mass timber home in Lahaina to house volunteers helping with fire recovery efforts. The modular structure will later be sold as affordable housing once rebuilding is complete. The three-bedroom ‘Bunkhouse’ uses pre-manufactured laminated wood panels for quick assembly and energy efficiency. The home will house volunteers in bunk […]
Construction Workforce Training Program Expands to Maui
A free six-week construction training program launched on Maui to prepare workers for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and masonry jobs. The program aims to address industry labor shortages and help young people afford to stay in Hawaii. BIA Hawaii’s PACT program provides tuition-free construction training and recently graduated its first Maui cohort in April. Participants […]
Habitat for Humanity Builds Innovative Volunteer Housing in Lahaina
Habitat for Humanity is constructing a mass timber ‘Bunkhouse’ in Lahaina to house volunteers helping with wildfire recovery efforts. The innovative building uses prefabricated wood panels for rapid assembly and will later be sold as affordable housing. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom ‘Bunkhouse’ will house volunteers in bunk beds for 3-5 years during Lahaina rebuilding efforts. The […]
Maui’s Makawao Hosts Major Independence Day Celebration and Rodeo
Makawao on Maui features one of Hawaii’s top July 4th celebrations, including the historic Paniolo Parade and the state’s oldest rodeo competition. The multi-day event draws visitors to experience Hawaiian cowboy culture and traditional festivities. Makawao’s Paniolo Parade shuts down Baldwin Avenue the weekend before July 4th with traditional Hawaiian cowboy regalia and decorated floats. […]
Sacred Hearts School Thrives at Kaanapali Campus Two Years After Fire
Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina continues operating at its temporary Kaanapali campus, serving 167 students with support from the resort community while making plans to rebuild at the original Lahaina site. The school is completing its second year at the temporary Kaanapali Resort campus after being destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. Student academic performance […]