Rising Hawaiʻi rents intensify costs for federal housing voucher program, known as Section 8
About 12,000 low-income households across Hawaiʻi, including Maui wildfire survivors, rely on Housing Choice Vouchers, commonly known as Section 8, to help pay rent, according to a recent study by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization. But now the program is undergoing increasing financial strain as rising rents make it much more expensive to help local families.
Tokuda leads Hawaiʻi delegation in demanding restoration of direct mail delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in demanding that the United States Postal Service immediately halt its decision to stop direct home mail delivery for Lahaina families returning to rebuilt properties.
The Hawaiian Mission Houses presents ‘Mele Tūtū: Songs of our Grandparents,’ Oct. 10
The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) invites the community to experience “Mele Tūtū: Songs of our Grandparents,” the next installment of HMH’s acclaimed Mele Program.
Hawaiʻi Water Service awards $37,500 to Maui, Kauaʻi Fire Departments
Hawaiʻi Water Service has awarded nearly $29,500 to the County of Maui’s Department of Fire and Public Safety and $8,000 to the Kauaʻi Fire Department as part of the utility’s inaugural Firefighter Grant Program. These grants will help each county offset the cost of equipment that helps first responders save lives and property and support firefighter wellness.
HEMIC to return $5 million to qualifying policyholders this year
Hawai‘i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Inc., also known as HEMIC, will return $5 million to qualifying policyholders this year, the 20th consecutive annual dividend declared by the board of the state’s largest workers’ compensation insurer, according to an announcement.
Case, Moylan announce full US House passage of their bipartisan bill to combat invasive species
US Rep. Ed Case (D-HI-01) and US Rep. James Moylan (R-Guam) announced that the US House recently voted 371-33 to approve their National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act, which would significantly expand federal efforts to combat invasive species, responsible for severely impacting environments across the country.
“Go Green” bulky items recycling event to be held in West Maui on Saturday, Sept. 19
West Maui residents may dispose of recyclable, bulky items for free at a Go Green Recycling event set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, near the Pioneer Mill smokestack on Lahainaluna Road (enter off Kuhua Street).
DBEDT brings business resources to entrepreneurs statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will participate in the Innovate Maui Nui Conference on Maui on Sept. 23.
Maui Humane Society gets a boost from Avis team at Kahului Airport
Over a two-week period, local Avis employees collected 148 essential items—nearly doubling their initial goal—to directly benefit rescue animals in need across the island.
Department of the Attorney General warns public to be alert for scams following Hurricane Lowell
Scammers may attempt to take advantage of people seeking assistance, as well as those wanting to help, through fraudulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns, home repair and contractor scams, or by impersonating government agencies and relief organizations.
Gov. Green lauds top state manager, employee and team of the year
Gov. Josh Green recognized winners of the 49th annual Governor’s Awards including: State Manager of the Year, Dr. Darren Lerner, Director of Research Institute, University of Hawai‘i; State Employee of the Year, Jessica Chambers, Registered Nurse, Department of Health; and State Team of the Year, Finance Branch of the Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Schatz, Pocan introduce legislation to end student loan debt crisis
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and US Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) introduced the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States.