Tikehau Lounge in Wailea has been named a Top 10 regional finalist in two categories for the 2026 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The craft cocktail bar was recognized in the U.S. West region for Best U.S. Bar Team and Best U.S. Cocktail Bar, according to a news release. It is one of ...

Hawaiian Electric crews will remove retired streetlights along Puunene Avenue in Kahului from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28. No outages are planned. The work will require the partial closure of the northbound lane of Puunene Avenue between Wakea Avenue to E. Kauai Street. Safety signs, arrow ...

Central Pacific Bank has promoted Alinya Wolfe to branch manager of its Lahaina location. Wolfe joined the Central Pacific Bank in 2025 after serving as the assistant manager for the Kihei branch. Before relocating to Maui six years ago, Wolfe spent six years as a branch manager. Wolfe is ...

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has appointed Raphael Malcolm as its director of sales and marketing. Malcolm joins the Kaanapali Beach resort from The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, where he led the event management department. He brings more than 10 years of hospitality experience, with a ...

Hawaiian Electric has received the 2026 Bronze Emergency Management Award from Chartwell Inc. for its public safety communications related to its Public Safety Power Shutoff program. The utility launched its PSPS program in 2024 to reduce wildfire risk during extreme weather conditions in ...

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