DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. The strikes ...
Maui Economic Opportunity Finance Manager Allison Springer has been named the agency’s Employee of the Quarter for the April-through-June period. Springer was recognized for her work in financial compliance and processing payments for the grants that support MEO programs. “She is ...
Gov. Josh Green signed two bills Monday intended to support Hawaii’s film industry and marine economy. Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, amends the state’s Motion Picture, Digital Media and Film Production Income Tax Credit by increasing base credits, raising program caps and adding incentives for local hiring, long-term productions and streaming projects. Beginning with costs incurred after Dec. 31, 2025, the law provides an additional 5% credit for qualified productions with a workforce of at least 80% local hires. It also raises the per-production cap to $20 million, exempts ...
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Maui County officials are encouraging residents to attend a free two-part series on the threat posed by coconut rhinoceros beetles, invasive pests recently detected on Maui. The first session will be a virtual town hall from 4 to 6 p.m. July 9 on Microsoft Teams at bit.ly/CRBTownHall. The ...
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives and the Makawao Cemetery Association will present "Cemetery History Theatre: Caring for Our Community" on July 18 and 19 at Makawao Cemetery. The living history program, now in its 15th year, uses archival research and theatrical performance to tell stories from Hawaii history. This year’s theme honors three people whose lives centered on service, healing and advocacy: Emily Whitney Alexander Baldwin, Dr. Iga Mōri and Lucy Kaiaka Ward. Baldwin, who was born at Lahainaluna in 1846, married Henry Perrine Baldwin and became a major ...
