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
Harris used to worry about laughing. Now joy is fueling her campaign.
WASHINGTON — There was a time, early in her vice presidency, when Kamala Harris, aware of reams of conservative news coverage criticizing her laughter, privately wondered to confidants whether she should laugh, or show a sense of humor, at all.
Survivors experience first anniversary of tragic Maui wildfires
Habitat for Humanity Helped Them Get Homes. An Insurance Crisis May Take Them Away.
NEW ORLEANS — The house that Kevin Hargrove built with the help of Habitat for Humanity volunteers had everything he wanted for his family: It was in the same New Orleans neighborhood where he’d grown up, with plenty of space for his daughters. A charity had donated furnishings, so as soon as the construction was finished, they stepped inside and it felt like home.
BIIF football: Wildcats ready for redemption in 2024
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena football’s season begins today over on O‘ahu, and the eagerness and excitement to get back on the field is sky-high.
Hawaii’s Takemoto earns Cape Cod League’s top pitcher honor
For few Warriors, braddahhood will give way to fatherhood
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.
Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more
DETROIT — U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris will debate on Sept. 10 on ABC, setting up the first face-to-face match-up between the rivals in what polls show is a close race.
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.
Harris and Walz make their national entrance before upbeat Democrats
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris finished her two-week sprint to find a running mate by formally introducing Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota to the Democratic Party and the nation during a jubilant rally on Tuesday evening in Philadelphia.
Trump’s plan for attacking Tim Walz: Paint him as a Bernie Sanders liberal
The Trump team was all set for Josh Shapiro.
