West Coast Flight Delays Hit Major California Airports Serving Maui
Over 500 flight delays are affecting California’s major airports including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego on May 17, with regional carriers and major airlines experiencing extended delays and schedule changes. 548 flight delays and 11 cancellations are impacting Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego airports. SkyWest Airlines, Delta, and United are among […]
Memorial Day ceremony planned at Makawao veterans cemetery May 25
The Maui County Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day tribute ceremony on May 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. The public ceremony will include wreath presentations and honors for fallen service members. Memorial Day tribute scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery […]
State Legislature Cuts Funding for Wildfire Survivor Health Study
A University of Hawaii study tracking long-term health impacts on 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors faces shutdown after the state legislature failed to approve $1.5 million in funding. The study has been monitoring health conditions and connecting survivors to medical services since the August 2023 fires. The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study will shut down without $1.5 […]
Maui Visitor’s ‘Rich Enough’ Comment Highlights Tourism Strategy Concerns
A Washington visitor who harmed an endangered monk seal in Lahaina claimed he was wealthy enough to pay any fine, though records show modest means. The incident reflects how Hawaii’s push for higher-spending tourists may be sending unintended messages about money changing rules. Federal prosecutors charged a visitor who threw rocks at an endangered monk […]
Flight Delays and Cancellations at Kahului Airport Disrupt Tourist Travel
Over 20 flight departures were delayed and several canceled at Kahului Airport over the weekend, affecting routes to Honolulu and West Coast cities. Hawaiian, Southwest, and United airlines experienced operational disruptions that left passengers stranded and missed connections. At least 21 departures showed significant delays on May 16-17, with cancellations affecting both inter-island and mainland […]
Nationwide Flight Disruptions Affect 2,100+ Flights at Major US Airports
Over 2,100 flights were delayed or canceled Sunday across major US hubs including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Seattle, causing widespread travel disruptions. The cancellations affected Delta, American, and United Airlines with impacts spreading coast-to-coast through connecting flights. More than 2,100 flights were delayed or canceled on Sunday at major US airports. Los Angeles, Atlanta, and […]
BWI Airport Delays May Signal Broader Travel Disruptions for Hawaii Routes
Baltimore airport experienced 32 flight delays to major destinations on Saturday, reflecting nationwide travel disruptions that could impact connecting passengers traveling to Hawaii. Southwest, Frontier and Delta avoided cancellations but faced significant schedule delays. 32 flights from BWI to New York, Atlanta and Chicago departed late on Saturday, with some delays exceeding one hour. Southwest, […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Position Open for Applications
The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications for an Associate Justice position on Hawaii’s Supreme Court, with nominations due June 29 and applications due August 13, 2026. Position requires Hawaii residency, US citizenship, and at least 10 years of Hawaii law practice. Ten-year term offers $290,016 annual salary plus comprehensive state benefits package. Nomination deadline […]
Hawaii Tax Changes Could Affect Property Owner Deductions and Business Zones
New Hawaii tax legislation adopts some federal tax changes including no tax on tips, but keeps stricter itemized deduction limits and adds new enterprise zone benefits. The changes could impact how property owners calculate deductions and business tax benefits. Hawaii adopts federal ‘no tax on tips’ provision but rejects no tax on overtime and enhanced […]
Hawaii Legislature Passes Bills to Streamline Housing Development Process
Four housing reform bills await governor approval that would require studies before inclusionary zoning, speed up historic preservation reviews, expand school fee exemptions, and improve permit processes. These measures aim to reduce regulatory barriers that slow housing construction statewide. HB1741 would require counties to study impacts before implementing inclusionary zoning requirements on new housing projects. […]