He is a fourth-generation kamaaina born on Oahu who earned a journalism degree from the University of Hawaii. Gomes has been a reporter for local newspapers since the mid-1990s. He regularly enjoys surfing, bodysurfing and skateboarding.
A state Circuit Court judge has ruled that an environmental assessment produced for the planned $106 million Honokea Surf Villages and Resort project is deficient and needs to be revised. Read more
Maui has the most customers subject to the program, about 24,800. About 19,300 customers on Hawaii island, 2,700 on Oahu and 1,300 on Molokai also are in coverage areas. Read more
The so-called public safety power shutoff program slated to become active July 1 will initially cover about 48,100 customers on Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Hawaii island. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signed five “boring” but constructive bills into law Tuesday, along with a highly contentious one, aimed at increasing the affordable housing supply in Hawaii. Read more
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. announced Thursday that its utility subsidiary has secured a $250 million credit line subject to state regulatory approval. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers recently decided to create a new incentive for affordable housing development under a state program, but it could have a bigger negative effect on affordable housing required by counties. Read more
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A Hawaii Circuit Court judge awarded the state $916 million Tuesday in a decade-old case alleging unfair and deceptive practices against the makers of a blockbuster blood thinner drug. Read more
Hawaii’s housing market was pretty bleak in terms of supply and affordability for most residents in 2023, according to a new report. Read more
One of the hardest issues the state Legislature took on this year was to bring truth in labeling to packages featuring one of Hawaii’s most renowned and high-value crops. Read more
The local coffee-growing industry has been trying for decades to expand and strengthen a 32-year-old state law that requires only 10% Hawaii coffee in packages of blended coffee using Hawaii geographic origin names. Read more
Hawaii architect Ken Chang received thanks from local government leaders Friday for recently completing a mainly midpriced Honolulu condominium tower despite setbacks that turned the project into an eight-year endeavor. Read more
A Hawaii consumer protection agency wants to remind rental housing landlords and prospective tenants that a new law limiting tenant screening fees took effect May 1. Read more
Drowning has been the leading cause of death in Hawaii for children from 2018 to 2022. Read more
Bad or inattentive drivers on Oahu could soon run the risk of getting two tickets, instead of one, originating from automated cameras at 10 intersections in Honolulu. Read more
Senate Bill 3202, if it becomes law, will allow “at least two” accessory dwellings in addition to a main home on lots zoned primarily for single-family housing. Read more
Relatively small Maui wildfire expenses ate into earnings of Hawaiian Electric and its parent company in the first three months of this year. Read more
New development partners are advancing a previously delayed plan to revitalize one of Hawaii’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions, Paradise Cove Luau. Read more
Oahu’s housing market rebounded in April with year-over-year gains after mostly slumps in March. Read more
Three state Family Court judges, two private practice attorneys, a District Court judge and a deputy public defender are in the running to become state Circuit Court judges on Oahu. Read more
This year’s total compares with $25.7 million for 35 claims last year. Read more
Before the session-ending send-offs, the House and Senate on Friday passed three big-ticket bills. Read more
