Maui Visitor's 'Rich Enough' Comment Highlights Tourism Strategy Concerns
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...
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...
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...
Weather & Safety
Monk Seal Harassment Suspect Claims Misunderstanding, Faces Federal Court
The visitor who threw a rock at an endangered monk seal on Maui claims he...
Government & Policy
Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Event Set for May 21 in Kahului
Maui Building Source will host a Chamber of Commerce networking event on May 21 from...
Tourism
State Hosts June Summit on New Opportunity Zones Investment Program
Hawaii will hold a summit June 1 to discuss the updated Opportunity Zones 2.0 program...
Wildfire Recovery
State Legislature Cuts Funding for Wildfire Survivor Health Study
A University of Hawaii study tracking long-term health impacts on 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors faces...
Short-Term Rentals
County Council Approves $1.6B Budget with Contested Temple Grant
Maui County Council unanimously passed a $1.6 billion budget for fiscal 2027, including a controversial...
Economy
State Urges Property Owners to Check Insurance Before Hurricane Season
Hawaii's Insurance Division recommends property owners review their coverage before June 1 hurricane season begins,...
Travel & Airlines
Flight Disruptions at Kahului Airport Leave Travelers Stranded
Multiple news sources reported significant flight delays and cancellations at Maui's Kahului Airport on May...