Hurricane Lowell brought its strongest effects to Hawaii’s western islands Monday night into Tuesday, generating waves reported at 15 to 30 feet that damaged roads and coastal homes and left tens of thousands without power on Kauai. More than 250 miles from Kauai, Lowell’s waves also had ...
Retired Maui businesswoman Vickie Kadotani said she did not know what to think when her mortgage documents and vehicle registration were returned to their senders after she moved into a rebuilt home on family property destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Kadotani recalled she went to the ...
Haleakala Ranch president Scott Meidell has noticed that new fencing and the culling of wild axis deer have contributed to a steady gain in the ranch’s breeding herds the last two years. “Part of the increase is due to fewer deer,” said Meidell, whose ranch has 23,000 acres of grazing ...
The University of Hawaii has launched a free online course intended to give members of the public a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and practical experience using the technology. “Artificial Intelligence for Hawaii” is an open-access, self-paced course covering AI fundamentals, applications and responsible use. No affiliation with UH or account login is required. The course is available through the UH OneAI Hub at aiforhi.hawaii.edu. University officials said the course is intended for people with varying levels of experience, including students, educators, ...
Performing a mix of jazz standards, Brazilian bossa nova, Hawaiian swing and original music, the husband-and-wife duo of Phil and Angela Benoit have lately been putting a unique spin on some pop classics. “We write songs together and we’ve been doing arrangements of pop tunes,” Phil ...
After many years away, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra returns to Maui for a historic “Mele for Maui” concert on Sept. 19 at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, with artistic director Dane Lam leading 64 symphony musicians in an evening of music inspired by the island’s land, culture ...
