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Hawaii receives $81.4 million for storm-damaged roads, bridges

Hawaii is receiving nearly $81.4 million in federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other structures damaged by Kona low storms earlier this year, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. Schatz said the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help cover repair costs following widespread flooding. “This new federal funding will help repair storm-damaged roads and structures as recovery from this year’s historic flooding continues,” Schatz said. “We’re going to keep working to deliver federal resources so that affected communities can get back on their ...

Small business funding conference set for Nov. 6 in Kihei

The 2026 Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Conference on Nov. 6 at the Malcolm Center in Kihei will bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, technology companies, students and federal agency representatives to explore funding opportunities. Hosted by the Maui Economic Development Board and presented by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the conference will focus on federal funding opportunities in the space sector through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Representatives from NASA, NOAA, the U.S. Department ...

Man seriously injured in fall into electrical vault in Napili

A 72-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after he fell about 6 feet into an underground electrical vault on private property in Napili, according to the Maui Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the incident at 2:41 p.m. in the 5100 block of Lower Honoapiilani ...