Members of various religious groups recently observed United Nations Peace Day on Maui, sharing meditations and prayers together to promote a greater understanding and compassion among faiths of the world. The event, attended by more than 100 people at the Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple ...
State natural resource specialist James Bruch and other workers were doing some restoration work on Kaho‘olawe island in June, when a pair of aeʻo began swooping down upon them, which turned out to be a positive sign. For the first time, the rare birds also known as Hawaiian stilts had ...
Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens south of Hawaii. A flood watch went into effect for Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe Wednesday and will remain active through Saturday afternoon, ...
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Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday that $65 million in state funding and a Kaiser Permanente investment will be used to restore and reopen Kula Hospital, which was damaged by Kona low storms in March. “Kula Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Upcountry Maui community for generations and we are committed to bringing this historic facility back stronger and more resilient,” Green said in a news release. “Our collective goal has been to repair what was damaged and to make the facility stronger and more resilient, while preserving the history and character that make Kula Hospital ...
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld two provisions of Hawaii’s firearm licensing laws, ruling that the requirements are consistent with the Second Amendment. According to Attorney General Anne Lopez, the court upheld a 30-day period for using a permit to acquire a handgun and a requirement that certain newly acquired firearms be brought to a police station for inspection. The court concluded that the requirements impose “modest, procedural burdens” and do not materially prevent the plaintiffs from acquiring firearms. The case, Yukutake v. Lopez, was filed in ...
