Journalism Awards Recognize Investigation of Maui Fire System Failures
A Washington Post investigation examining institutional failures after the Maui fires won recognition from environmental journalism awards. The reporting focused on utility system breakdowns and recovery challenges facing affected communities. Washington Post reporters won journalism awards for investigating systemic failures in Maui fire response and recovery. The investigation examined both human impacts and institutional accountability […]
Local Foundation Awards $30K in Scholarships to Eight Maui Students
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $3,750 scholarships to eight Maui high school student athletes for college expenses. The foundation has now distributed $178,750 in scholarships since 2018. Eight student athletes from local high schools received $3,750 scholarships each for college expenses. Recipients attend schools including UH Mānoa, San Diego State, and Tufts University […]
County Seeks Public Input on Planned Lahaina Community Center and Field House
Maui County’s Parks and Recreation Department launched a website to collect community feedback on a new Lahaina community center and field house through June 14. The facilities will be located near the existing Lahaina Recreation Center complex. Public can submit feedback through June 14 on facility layout, community center uses, and field house activities via […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]