Lahaina navigates layers of history as it rebuilds
Across nine generations, Archie Kalepa’s family has seen the waterfront in Lahaina, a town on the island of Maui, undergo repeated transformation.
Runoff in mayor’s race
Many veteran observers of local politics thought the Primary Election mayoral race would spawn a runoff in the General Election on Nov. 5 between incumbent Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda — and that’s what happened.
Inouye, Kahaloa cruise to easy wins
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye once again defeated challenger Laura Acasio in the Democratic Primary Election Saturday night.
Handling of school bus crisis blasted
A family advocacy group is suggesting that parents affected by the public school bus driver shortage go to the state Board of Education to voice their frustrations and concerns.
Incumbents Hirono, Case, Tokuda cruise to Democratic primary victories
As I See It: Mental disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders originally listed about 9 disorders. Now, the table of contents alone is 9 pages. An individual might suffer from a mild one like dyslexia, be virtually functional, or even exceptionally gifted in spite of the disorder. Some experts are confident that President Teddy Roosevelt, for example, was dyslectic.
Island Life photo for August 10 — Magical Macs
Island Life photo for August 10 — Magical Macs
Survivors experience first anniversary of tragic Maui wildfires
Island Life photo for August 9 — Honu hanu
Island Life photo for August 9 — Honu hanu
Publisher, bookseller David Reed dies at 74
David Reed, publisher and co-owner of Petroglyph Press and Basically Books, died Aug. 2 at his home in Hilo after a brief illness. He was 74.
Burned out of Lahaina, thousands try to rebuild lives elsewhere
For Ernesto Perez, life on the Hawaiian island of 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.
Judge frees 3 of 4 suspects in burglary
A Hilo judge, over prosecutors’ objections, freed three of four suspects arrested Sunday in connection with the theft of a Worthington heavy-duty compressor and an accompanying trailer from a Makalika Street property in the Panaewa neighborhood of Hilo.
USDA Kealakekua Service Center seeks public feedback
The Kona Soil and Water Conservation District invites the Kealakekua agricultural community to participate in a Local Working Group meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m on Aug. 1 in Kealakekua.
Island Life photo for August 8 — Perfect palms
Island Life photo for August 8 — Perfect palms
Police offer child safety seat clinic in Pahala
Hawaii Police Department will hold a free child safety seat clinic for families from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., this Saturday in Pahala at the Robert Herkes Gymnasium and Shelter parking lot, 96-1219 Kamani St.
5 ways Hawaii is trying to prevent the next deadly fire
LAHAINA, Maui — A year ago, the deadliest American wildfire in more than a century took 102 lives on the Hawaii island of Maui, leaving the historic town of Lahaina in ashes and spurring a series of investigations into what could have been done to better prepare for such a disaster.
Retired HPD assistant chief allowed deferred plea
A retired Hawaii Police Department assistant chief is serving court-ordered supervision for a domestic-related incident last October in Kailua-Kona.
Council votes to override mayor’s veto
The Hawaii County Council defied Mayor Mitch Roth — and its own legal advisers — in overturning a veto on Wednesday.
Incentivizing long-term housing
Homeowners who rent out parts of their home for six months or more would be eligible for a tax break under a bill approved by the Hawaii County Council.
Rubber Duckie Race brings in $33K for nonprofit
WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT — On a fun-filled Fourth of July, Kings’ Shops held its Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race and raised over $33,000 for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, celebrating 65 years.
