Anticipating the filing of numerous court cases when the Governor's statewide eviction moratorium expires on August 6, legislators this year passed HB 1376, to help ease the burden on both landlords and tenants faced with tough choices. The bill was signed into law by Governor David Ige as Act 57.

Hawaiʻi Legislature took action to repeal an outdated law that allowed for the payment of sub-minimum wage to certain individuals based on their disabilities.

Maui's own Eli Hanneman, the current No. 1 ranked surfer on the Hawaiʻi Qualifying Series, received a wildcard into his first-ever Championship Tour event for a three-day competition at the Surf Ranch in Leemore, California.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i following a 4.5 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 4:32 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Governor David Ige announced the appointment today of Rep. Lynn DeCoite to the Senate District 7 vacancy created by the recent retirement of former Senator J. Kalani English on May 1, 2021.

The Hawaiʻi State Health Insurance Assistance Program and the SHIP National Technical Center are providing free Medicare help through its Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Participants may attend for any length of time.

Hawai‘i conservation and environmental education nonprofit Kupu is seeking applicants for its 11-month paid Conservation Leadership Development Program, which targets recent high school graduates, college graduates and young professionals looking to establish a career in conservation. Priority deadline is June 30, 2021.

During the next Core Four Business Planning Course series, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, the person with the top business plan will receive a prize of up to $25,000 for start-up costs.

Viewers can tune in at 5:30 p.m. each day, June 21-25, and enjoy entertainment, food demonstrations, craft how-to’s and hear the stories from communities on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and in Hāna.

While Hawaiʻi State gas prices increased by only a penny per gallon during the past week, there was one location dropping by a penny -- in Kahului on Maui, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations will start today to process applications for the federal mixed earners unemployment compensation program, which provides an additional $100 per week in benefits.

Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige has appointed Gloria Chang as deputy director of the Department of Budget and Finance, effective July 1. And, Department of Health Director Elizabeth Char has appointed Kathleen Ho as Deputy Director of Environmental Health Administration at DOH (effective July 1) and Marian Tsuji as Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Administration at DOH (effective June 28).

The Haʻikū Community Association will host a volunteer workday event at the Kalakupua Playground from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today reintroduced legislation that would accelerate the Bureau of Prisons’ approval process for compassionate release during a public health emergency.

The Maui Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division reminds the public to be aware of recent telephone scams.

West Side Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East northeast wind 8 to […]

Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of African American enslavement in the United States, was added to the official state calendar as a permanent day of reflection, honoring the ancestral legacy and experience of African Americans.

Shores Today Friday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 0-2 0-2 West Facing 1-3 1-3 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 3-5 3-5 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TODAY Weather Mostly sunny. Scattered showers. High Temperature In the mid 80s. Winds East winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides Kahului High […]

The Department of Transportation's Highways Division selected the Notestone Crew to receive the No Ka Oi Highway Hui Awards. The quarterly recognition honors Adopt-A-Highway participants that have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the anti-litter public service program.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the addition of singer-songwriter Alx Kawakami in a solo concert streaming Saturday, June 19.