Corruption Investigation Expands to Include Governor Green's Administration
Maui Tourism Recovery Accelerates Despite Visitor Cost Concerns
Maui is seeing faster tourism recovery than other Hawaiian islands with 11.5% increase in arrivals and rising hotel occupancy, though visitors are becoming more cost-conscious...
Hawaii Implements New State-Sponsored Retirement Program for Workers
Hawaii has joined other states in adopting automatic retirement accounts that require employers without retirement benefits to enroll workers in individual retirement plans. Philadelphia becomes...
Corruption Investigation Expands to Include Governor Green's Administration
A bribery investigation involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke has expanded to include questions about Gov. Josh Green's human services director and allegedly fraudulent COVID-19 testing...
Weather & Safety
Hawaiian Electric Faces Ongoing Legal Battles Over Maui Fire Liability
Hawaiian Electric continues to deal with litigation related to the Maui wildfires, highlighting ongoing legal...
Government & Policy
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Rattles Hawaii Islands, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off Hawaii's Big Island Friday night at 9:46 p.m., causing...
Short-Term Rentals
State Parks Plans Bathroom and Shower Upgrades at Mākena Beach
The state will propose improvements to Mākena State Park in June, including permanent restrooms, outdoor...
Wildfire Recovery
State AG continues corruption probe involving Lt. Governor Luke
Attorney General Lopez provided a routine update on the ongoing public corruption investigation targeting Lt....
Tourism
Hawaii Tourism Brand Struggles to Retain Loyal Visitor Confidence
Long-time Hawaii visitors report declining brand loyalty and confidence in the destination, citing concerns beyond...
Travel & Airlines
New Fast-Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport on Maui
Hawaii DOT opened a new electric vehicle fast-charging facility at Kapalua Airport with four 150kW...
Economy
Timeshare Rental Platform RedWeek Grows as Hawaii Vacation Option
RedWeek's verified timeshare rental marketplace is gaining popularity among travelers seeking safer online booking options,...