Hawaii Medicaid Fraud Unit Loses Federal Funding Over Poor Performance
Hawaii’s Medicaid fraud enforcement unit lost nearly $3 million in annual federal funding after investigators found it ineffective, with most of its claimed recoveries coming from a single decade-old case. Federal inspectors pulled funding from Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit citing ineffectiveness and zero fraud convictions in four years. The state claimed $14 million in […]
Maui Luxury Home Features $1.4M Tesla Solar System, Claimed US Largest
A $26.5 million Maui property claims to have the largest residential Tesla Solar Roof in the US, with the solar system alone valued at $1.4 million. The listing highlights Hawaii’s strong market for premium solar installations due to high electricity costs. The luxury Maui home’s Tesla Solar Roof system is valued at $1.4 million, significantly […]
Article About Belfast Violence Has No Relevance to Maui Property Owners
This opinion piece discusses riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland following a knife attack. The content has no connection to Maui or vacation rental operations. Article covers violent riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland after a knife attack by an asylum seeker Content focuses on European immigration and political issues unrelated to Hawaii No information provided about […]
Lahaina Fire Survivors Set to Receive Settlement Payments After 3 Years
Nearly three years after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, settlement payments are ready for distribution to victims, with court rulings limiting attorney fees to 5% and insurer claims to 10% of the fund. Settlement distribution is beginning for 21,750 claimants who filed nearly 95,000 claims from the August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire. Judge limited attorney fees […]
Maui County Offices Close Thursday for Kamehameha Day Holiday
Maui County offices will be closed Thursday, June 11 for King Kamehameha Day, though trash pickup and bus service continue normally. All Maui County offices will be closed Thursday, including the Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. Maui Bus will maintain its regular schedule throughout the holiday. Residential trash pickup continues on Maui and Lanai, but […]
Channel Islands Fire Burns Third of Santa Rosa Island, Recovery Underway
Multiple news sources report on the aftermath of the largest fire in Channel Islands National Park history, which burned nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island off California’s coast. The 18,379-acre blaze has been fully contained, but officials say recovery efforts could take years. Fire burned 18,379 acres, covering about one-third of Santa Rosa Island located […]
New DLNR Leadership Named as Dawn Chang Steps Down July 1
Governor Green appointed Ryan Kanakaʻole as the new DLNR director and David Day as first deputy, effective July 7, replacing retiring director Dawn Chang. Dawn Chang will retire as DLNR chairperson and director on July 1, 2026. Ryan Kanakaʻole, who has been acting director since December 2025, will officially take over on July 7. David […]
Battery Explosion Causes High-Rise Fire in Waipahu, Displaces Residents
A battery explosion sparked a three-alarm fire at Waipahu Towers condominium Sunday night, displacing three residents but causing no injuries. Firefighters rescued six people including two infants from the eighth floor of the building. The fire started on the eighth floor of the non-sprinklered Waipahu Towers building at 10:57 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters rescued four adults […]
Battery Explosion Causes Waipahu High-Rise Fire, Displaces Residents
A battery explosion sparked a fire on the eighth floor of Waipahu Towers condominium Monday night, displacing three residents. Firefighters rescued six people and brought the blaze under control with no injuries reported. Fire occurred at Waipahu Towers on Oahu, not Maui, but demonstrates fire safety risks in high-rise residential buildings. Battery explosion caused the […]
Earth, Wind & Fire Concert Returns to MACC After 13-Year Break
The legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 14, marking their first Maui show in 13 years. The concert coincides with a new HBO documentary about the group. Earth, Wind & Fire performs June 14 at MACC’s A&B Amphitheater with special guest John Cruz. Tickets […]