HECO working to resolve remaining pocket outages; fewer than 400 remain without power on Hawaiʻi Island
Approximately 99.4% of impacted customers on Hawaiʻi Island have been restored since Hurricane Lala battered the state with high winds and heavy rainfall.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui CEO Kelly Maluo-Pearson to retire after nearly 30 years of service
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui today announced that Chief Executive Officer Kelly Maluo-Pearson will retire from the CEO role on Sept. 4 after nearly three decades of service to Maui County’s keiki and families. She will remain engaged with BGCM as a Strategic Advisor during a six-month transition period.
$9.3M in post-disaster funding from FEMA for repairs to King Kamehameha III Elementary
The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Education is set to receive $9.3 million in post-disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for permanent repairs to King Kamehameha III Elementary School on Maui.
Maui Diagnostic Imaging expands imaging services with new CT technology, MRI upgrades
Maui Diagnostic Imaging announced several new technology upgrades and services for patients on Maui.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea introduces new café experience, Pantry Maui by Madhappy
Hawaiʻi’s five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced the opening of Pantry Maui, the newest addition to the Resort’s collection of elevated dining experiences and guest amenities.
Trace levels of selenium detected in Kaunakakai water system on Molokaʻi
Routine water quality testing recently identified trace levels of selenium in the County of Maui Department of Water Supply Kaunakakai water system, which serves the Kaunakakai area of Molokaʻi.
Vandals cause major damage restroom construction site at Maui High School
A construction project on the Maui High School campus was significantly vandalized, causing major damage to what will become a new restroom. Concrete walls, columns, pallets of concrete blocks and other areas inside the site were demolished. State officials described the extent as criminal property damage and say the incident occurred Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Sharon Har joins Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation as Housing Development Director
Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation announced today that Sharon Har has joined the organization as its Housing Development Director.
AccuWeather: Deadly Nepal ice-rock avalanche causes $6 Billion to $10 Billion in damage and economic loss
An ice-rock avalanche initiated a deadly flood that devastated communities and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli River corridor in Nepal, causing an estimated $6 billion to $10 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary report from AccuWeather experts.
AAA: Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated ahead of Labor Day travel weekend
“With crude oil in the $80 per barrel range, continued uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in the Middle East, drivers could continue to see upward pressure on gas prices headed into the Labor Day holiday travel weekend,” said AAA Hawaiʻi spokesperson Kandace Redd. “Drivers should compare prices, look for discounts, [and] plan ahead… ”
Crews make steady gains restoring over 800 Hawaiʻi Island customers
Remaining outages are increasingly concentrated in smaller pockets where damage is more complex and additional work may be required before equipment can be safely energized.
Habitat for Humanity Maui to host Disaster Recovery Fundraiser at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau
All proceeds from ticket sales, online donations, and corporate sponsorships will go directly toward restoring hope, long-term housing solutions, and community stability across Lahaina and Maui.