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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Alaska Airlines Restores Direct Burbank-Honolulu Flights After 21 Years
Alaska Airlines resumed daily service from Burbank to Honolulu, filling a route gap that existed since Aloha Airlines discontinued it in 2005. Southwest will launch competing Burbank-Hawaii service this summer. Alaska Airlines launched daily Burbank-Honolulu flights with round-trip fares starting around $500. The route was previously operated by Aloha Airlines from 2002-2005 before the carrier’s […]