Hawaii Attorney General Defends State’s Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Record
Hawaii’s Attorney General responded to federal criticism by citing 25 Medicaid fraud prosecutions and $14 million in recoveries since 2021. The state is working with federal partners to strengthen enforcement after a recent federal review identified challenges. Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured $14 million in judgments and settlements across 25 cases since 2021. […]
Four Seasons Wailea Unveils Renovated Club Floor in Multi-Phase Upgrade
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has completed the first phase of a major property renovation with its newly renovated Club Floor, with more upgrades planned through 2026. Four Seasons Wailea debuts renovated Club Floor as first phase of comprehensive property transformation. Meyer Davis, a New York design studio, led the renovation project. Additional […]
Maui Prep Girls Golf Team Places Fourth at State Championships
Maui Prep’s girls golf team finished fourth at the state championships, led by senior Sacha Salem who placed 14th individually. The team had won three consecutive league titles before the state tournament. Maui Prep finished fourth at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Championships held at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Senior Sacha Salem led […]
Washington Tourist Faces Federal Charges for Throwing Rock at Maui Monk Seal
A Washington state tourist has been arrested on federal charges after allegedly throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal near Lahaina. Multiple news sources report that the incident was captured on video and has drawn widespread condemnation from officials and the public. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, from Covington, Washington, faces federal charges […]
Kuihelani Highway Fatal Crash Marks Second Traffic Death This Year
A 27-year-old Kahului man died after his car collided with a bus on Kuihelani Highway near East Waiko Road early Thursday morning. This is Maui County’s second traffic fatality of 2026, down from nine at the same time last year. Fatal collision occurred at 6:06 a.m. on Kuihelani Highway near East Waiko Road intersection. A […]
State Urges Property Owners to Check Insurance Before Hurricane Season
Hawaii’s Insurance Division recommends property owners review their coverage before June 1 hurricane season begins, as El Niño conditions may increase storm activity. Standard homeowners policies typically don’t cover hurricane or flood damage. Hurricane season begins June 1 with El Niño conditions potentially increasing Pacific storm activity. Standard homeowners and rental property insurance policies do […]
Weekend Road Closures on Makawao Avenue Continue Through June 21
County reconstruction work will close sections of Makawao Avenue on weekends through June 21, 2026, with local traffic access only during 6am Saturday to 6:30pm Sunday closures. Weekend closures affect different Makawao Avenue sections each weekend from May 16 through June 21, 2026. Local traffic access will be maintained during full weekend road closures from […]
British Election Results May Signal Challenges for US Progressive Politics
A political columnist analyzes Britain’s recent election where Labour Party lost support over immigration policies, drawing parallels to US Democratic Party challenges with progressive positions. Britain’s Labour Party lost support as voters expressed concerns about immigration and social disorder issues. Reform UK, an anti-immigration party, gained ground by breaking traditional two-party dominance. The column draws […]
Environmental Coalition Backs Green Fee Spending, Pushes for Better Oversight
Hawaii’s new Green Fee is funding $100+ million in environmental projects including wildfire prevention and marine protection. A coalition of 70+ groups wants stronger public tracking of how the money is spent. Green Fee generates over $100 million annually for conservation and climate projects statewide. Funding includes $15.7 million for wildfire risk reduction and $6.64 […]
State Approves $200M for Lahaina Elementary Rebuild and Infrastructure
Hawaii legislature allocated nearly $200 million to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School and improve Lahaina infrastructure. The funding includes $146 million for the school, $12 million for harbor improvements, and $76.7 million for highway relocation. King Kamehameha III Elementary will receive $146 million for rebuild on new 14-acre site below Lahaina Bypass, contingent on […]