Power Plant Closures on Maui and Big Island Delayed Due to EPA Ruling
The EPA rejected Hawaii’s plan to shut down aging power plants on Maui and Hawaii Island, forcing Hawaiian Electric to keep the Kahului generating station and others running longer than planned. The Kahului generating station will continue operating beyond its planned retirement date due to grid reliability concerns. Hawaiian Electric says delays in renewable energy […]
New Travel Assistance Service Launches for Visitors with Disabilities
TravelingWiki has launched free phone and text customer service in Spanish and English to help travelers with non-visible disabilities navigate airports and sports venues. The service provides disability resource information for all major US airports through multilingual phone support. Coverage includes the top 50 US sports venues with capacity above 65,000 fans. Free assistance is […]
New EV Fast Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport on West Maui
A new 24/7 electric vehicle charging station with four fast chargers is now operational at Kapalua Airport, funded through a federal program. The station serves both residents and visitors in West Maui with 150 kW DC fast charging capabilities. Four 150 kW DC fast chargers are now available 24/7 at Kapalua Airport with both NACS […]
Maui Ocean Center Highlighted as Major Educational Tourist Attraction
Multiple news sources have featured the Maui Ocean Center, Hawaii’s largest aquarium, as a significant tourist destination that educates visitors about local marine life and Hawaiian history. The coverage emphasizes the facility’s role in ocean conservation education and its unique attractions for travelers visiting Maui. Maui Ocean Center is Hawaii’s largest aquarium, operating since 1998 […]
Maui’s Remote Red Sand Beach Attracts Visitors Despite Dangerous Access Trail
Kaihalulu Beach on Maui continues drawing adventurous travelers with its unique red sand formed by iron oxide, though authorities warn of a steep, slippery access trail that has caused injuries. The beach’s distinctive red color comes from iron oxide in volcanic cliffs that erodes and mixes with black volcanic ash. Visitors must navigate a steep, […]
State Health Department Tracks International Disease Outbreaks
Hawaii’s Department of Health is monitoring Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks in Africa, but officials say the risk to Hawaii remains very low due to no direct flights and enhanced screening measures. WHO declared a public health emergency for Bundigbugyo virus (Ebola strain) outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Hawaii has no direct air […]
Hawaii Receives $9.5M Federal Grant to Remove PFAS from Water Systems
The EPA has awarded Hawaii $9.457 million to address PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ and other emerging contaminants in drinking water systems, as reported by multiple sources. The funding is part of a $144.5 million regional allocation aimed at helping communities test for and remove these persistent chemicals that have been linked to various health issues. Hawaii […]
Kapalua Airport Opens New Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station
Multiple news outlets reported on the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s commissioning of a new electric vehicle charging facility at Kapalua Airport on Maui. The facility represents the third federally-funded charging location deployed by HDOT as part of expanding the state’s EV infrastructure network. Four 150 kW DC fast chargers now operational at Kapalua Airport with […]
New Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport
A new EV fast-charging station with four 150 kW chargers opened at Kapalua Airport as part of Hawaii’s effort to expand electric vehicle infrastructure. The site operates 24/7 and supports both residents and visitors traveling to West Maui. Four DC fast chargers with multiple connector types are now available 24/7 at Kapalua Airport. The station […]
HVCB Names New VP to Coordinate Tourism Operations Across All Islands
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau appointed Elizabeth Loomis as VP of island integration and operations to better coordinate tourism strategies across all four major Hawaiian islands. She will oversee island bureau teams and integrate local perspectives into statewide tourism decisions. Loomis will oversee HVCB teams on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island starting May […]