A new partnership between the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College and the Culinary Institute of America will provide a new opportunity for hospitality training in the state — furthering the state’s tourism industry. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling was “exactly what we hoped would happen. … This is a favorable ruling for the cities.” Read more
Senate Bill 3109 extends the usage period of a $600 million DHHL special fund to reduce the department’s homestead waitlist. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signed several bills related to health care and behavioral health into law Thursday — aligning with his administration’s social health care model, which encompasses not only traditional health care, but other societal issues like poverty alleviation, homelessness and more. Read more
Tamayo Perry, the Pipeline big-wave surfer who died Sunday after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city lifeguarding shift, leaves behind a legacy of faith. Read more
Over 20 workers from the two Max’s of Manila Restaurant locations in Hawaii will receive more than $307,000 in back wages and damages after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found that kitchen staff were not paid required overtime rates. Read more
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As more customers returned to Chinatown this weekend, business owners expressed gratitude for the support. Read more
With the power back on, residents and small-business owners in Chinatown are shifting their attention to filing claims with HECO for compensation. Read more
The annual event, which began in 2022, has grown in size each year it’s been held — originally held at The Warehouse on Auiki Street and at Bishop Museum last year. Read more
Hawaiian Electric repair crews continued to work overnight after a power outage shut down downtown Honolulu — the second disruption in less than a week to affect the area. Read more
Frustration surrounding the hiring process for the curator of the Royal Mausoleum State Monument at Mauna Ala continues, even after the state announced the creation of a second, “culturally focused” position earlier this month. Read more
New data released by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement on Thursday illustrates the continued recovery status and community needs of families affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires that killed 101 and displaced thousands. Read more
The affected area from Chinatown to the Capitol District included office buildings, condominiums, the state Capitol, the U.S. post office, state courts and the federal building. Read more
The company halted its flights June 5 following “recent personnel transitions.” Read more
Members of Honolulu’s motorsports community were present at Wednesday’s ceremony advocating for the construction of a motorsports complex on the land. Read more
A new study reports that fewer than half of Hawaii’s students are proficient in reading and math and that Hawaii is ranked among the bottom third of states nationally for economic well-being, indicating a need for more state action supporting keiki and families. Read more
A new study by the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of intimate-partner violence in Hawaii and the hurdles to seeking help that survivors face. Read more
As the deadline for the application to qualify for federal assistance to help pay for college nears this year, a local organization is trying new strategies to up their outreach efforts to local students and families. Read more
A main cargo company for Molokai and Lanai has contracted another provider to temporarily continue services as it addresses management problems. Read more
A prominent Hawaii family is still searching for answers from authorities about the violent death of a retired University of Hawaii at Manoa professor, writer and environmentalist killed in Samoa in May. Read more
A $2 million gift will provide full merit-based scholarships to nursing students at the University of Hawaii Maui College beginning in the fall. Read more
