XTERRA Triathlon Marks 30-Year Anniversary with Maui Origins
The XTERRA off-road triathlon celebrates 30 years since its founding in Maui in 1996. The championship is now moving to Ruidoso, New Mexico for its anniversary celebration. XTERRA triathlon began in 1996 at Wailea Beach, Maui as the original ‘Aquaterra’ event. The sport has grown from a single Maui start line into a global off-road […]
South Kihei Water Outage Planned for Sunday Night Maintenance Work
Maui County has announced a scheduled water service outage in South Kihei for maintenance work. The outage will affect several roads in the area during late night and early morning hours. Water service will be interrupted from approximately 10 p.m. on May 19 to 3 a.m. on May 20 Affected areas include S. Kihei Road […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annual Music Festival Returns to Support Lahaina Recovery and Food Security
Multiple sources report that the Hua Momona Foundation will host its third annual music and food festival in August at a major Maui resort. The event aims to support Lahaina post-fire recovery efforts and address local food insecurity issues. Event scheduled for August 21-22 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Foundation’s mission includes alleviating […]
UHERO Report: Short-Term Rentals Reduce Housing Supply for Residents
A new University of Hawaii study identifies vacation rentals as taking significant housing stock away from residents, with 34,500 active STRs statewide. The report recommends restricting short-term rentals to increase residential housing supply and improve affordability. Hawaii had 34,500 active advertised vacation rentals statewide in 2025, up from 33,600 the previous year. UHERO economists say […]
Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Honoapiilani Highway Claims Haiku Woman’s Life
A 55-year-old Haiku woman died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle collision on Honoapiilani Highway near North Kihei Road intersection. This marks Maui County’s third traffic fatality of 2026, down from nine at the same time last year. Teresa Campisi of Haiku died May 17 after her Jetta crossed the median into oncoming traffic on […]
UH Documentary About Hawaii Labor Leader Gets National PBS Distribution
A University of Hawaii-West Oahu documentary about labor activist Ah Quon McElrath will air on public television stations across the mainland US. The film highlights McElrath’s role in Hawaii’s labor movement and social justice advocacy. The documentary ‘Ah Quon McElrath: The Struggle Never Ends!’ will broadcast on PBS stations in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New […]
UH Scholarship Program Helps Lahaina Fire Survivor Complete College Degree
A Lahainaluna High School graduate used a University of Hawaii wildfire scholarship to complete a diesel mechanics program at Hawaii Community College. The scholarship program covers two years at UH community colleges for all 2024 Lahainaluna graduates affected by the fire. University of Hawaii created scholarships for all 2024 Lahainaluna High School seniors, covering two […]
Hawaii Seeks Public Input on Wildfire Utility Liability Rules
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is developing new rules for utility liability caps in future wildfires, seeking stakeholder input on balancing victim compensation with utility financial stability. The PUC is creating administrative rules under Act 258 to establish liability cap frameworks for electric utilities in wildfire cases. Public input is being sought from residents, advocates, […]