Foundation Created in Memory of Fallen Maui Firefighter
His family and friends have a launched a foundation and website where you can donate and get updates on upcoming community events in his honor
Rise of the Balloons From Hawaiʻi Island
A pair of balloons will launch today (Thursday, March 23) from Hawai’i Island
Mayor Bissen Delivers First State of the County Address
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen delivered his first state of the county address on the lawn at the Kalana O Maui Building on Tuesday. The assembled crowd, seated on metal folding chairs, featured multiple councilmembers and other current and past local officials, such as...
Sen. Schatz Spearheads E-Bike Rebate Bill
Good news for electric bike riders: On Tuesday, Hawai’i senior Sen. Brian Schatz introduced legislation that would offer a tax credit of up to $1,500 for e-bikes
OHA Offering $9 million in Grants
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is offering more than $9 million in grants “to strengthen ʻohana (family), moʻomeheu (culture) and ʻāina (land) connections,” the agency announced
Another Boat Runs Aground on Maui
For the second time in as many months, a vessel has run aground on Maui shores. In March, the 56-foot motor boat broke loose from its moorings and grounded in Lāhainā near the Hauola birthing stone. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources took control of...
University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Basketball Team Loses Heartbreaker in Overtime
The University of Hawai’i’s men’s basketball team saw its season come to a heartbreaking conclusion with a 62-60 overtime loss
State Senate Passes Maui’s Gilbert Keith-Agaran’s Abortion Bill
A bill authored by Maui state Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran related to abortion rights passed by a 22-3 vote
Kāʻanapali Property Sells for More Than $20 Million
An 11,000-plus square-foot home in Kāʻanapali has sold for $20.8 million, highlighting the stratifying nature of Maui’s real estate market