Awards to fund University of Hawaii research soar by $100 million
The University of Hawaii was incredibly competitive in obtaining research funding this past fiscal year, blowing by its previous record by $100 million. Read more
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Petland to close last store on Oahu after 78 years
The last remaining Petland on Oahu will close its doors in August after nearly eight decades in business. Read more
Students to find career inspiration after graduation
Echelon West Oahu, a young-professionals branch of The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division, has invited over 870 students to its inaugural Inspire Day to educate them about career possibilities after graduation. Read more
‘Above normal significant fire potential’ for Hawaii expected through October
As drought continues to expand and intensify, Hawaii can expect more wildfires to occur across the isles the rest of this summer. Read more
Kokua Line: Why did I get paid without joining lawsuit?
Question: I received a check for the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement. I had two issues with the keyboard in 2018, but I do not recall joining the class-action lawsuit. What are the possible consequences if I deposit the check and it is not legitimate? Read more
Kahului man, 47, arrested in blast investigation
Maui Police Department officers arrested a 47-year-old Kahului man Saturday in connection with the discovery of a series of improvised explosive devices, one of which detonated and took out a sport utility vehicle in Pukalani on Thursday. Read more
Gabbard cites ‘political retaliation’ for her addition to TSA watch list
State House Republicans defended former colleague, presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in a letter sent Sunday to the Transportation Security Administration demanding she be removed from the federal government’s terrorist watch list. Read more
Burned out of Lahaina, thousands attempt life elsewhere
For Ernesto Perez, life on Maui wasn’t easy. But it was pleasant and peaceful, and a long way from the cartel violence of Mexico that his family escaped nearly three decades ago. Read more
Hilo baker on a mission to make 30,000 macarons for Oahu festival
Born and raised in Hilo, Nikki Kawahine has always loved baking and began selling her sweets from her two-bedroom house several years ago. Read more
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Kauai’s Wilcox Medical Center gets $10.6M grant from Helmsley trust
The grant is the largest gift ever made to Wilcox. Read more
Hawaiian treatments help heal Maui fire survivors
Practitioners of two Hawaiian healing methods have joined together in helping Maui wildfire survivors in their recovery, offering complimentary lomilomi massage and hooponopono conflict-resolution sessions. Read more
City delays removal of Haiku Stairs segments
By order of the state Intermediate Court of Appeals, a three-judge panel in July granted a temporary injunction brought by the Friends of Haiku Stairs that forced the city to stop its $2.6 million demolition job on the World War II-era mountainside staircase. Read more
In its Pacific strategy, India charts its own path
The Indian navy’s INS Shivalik — the nation’s first Indian-built stealth warship — sailed into Pearl Harbor on June 27 to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific. Read more
Waikiki philanthropic event to support kids, people in need
The summer concert at Alohilani Resort Waikiki’s pool deck will feature the Pilots, a popular cover band from Las Vegas, which will perform rock music form the 1980s, ’90s and today. Read more
Process of rebuilding begins in Lahaina
At least nine or so property owners on Komo Mai Street in a mauka section of Lahaina are in some stage of rebuilding — from ground compacting to framing. Read more
House leadership uncertain following Saiki’s defeat
By the time all the votes were counted, Saiki lost to Iwamoto by just 290 votes — 2,649 for Iwamoto compared with 2,359 for Saiki in Saturday’s election. Read more
Interfaith gathering in Lahaina offers prayer and reflection
The massive fire destroyed the Waiola Church, the first Christian church on Maui, whose cemetery held the eternal resting place of several members of the Hawaiian royal family, including the church’s founder, Queen Keopuolani, and Princess Nahienaena. Read more
Hawaii island group blasts DOE’s handling of school bus crisis
The suspended routes left 1,313 students in the Hilo-Waiakea and Kau-Keaau-Pahoa complex areas without bus service. Read more
Hawaii Council pushes tax relief for homeowners who rent out part of home
Bill 175 allows residential properties that are rented out for six months or more to be eligible for the county’s “homeowner” tax classification, and therefore receive that classification’s tax benefits. Read more
Hawaii residents are advised to enhance home protection against a major fire
Because wildfires can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, residents should take proactive measures — no matter how small — to make upgrades around their property and protect themselves in the event of another disaster. Read more
Mayor Blangiardi handily beats challengers in re-election bid
Rick Blangiardi raised over $2.2 million, according to campaign filings — far surpassing any amounts his challengers had either raised or loaned to their respective campaigns. Read more
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