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Office of Hawaiian Affairs board decides against purchase of TV station

Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.

Hawaiʻi Funding Project: Making visible resource flow into Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Funding Project pulls from disparate funding and data sources, providing access to visualizations and data to explore funding at the most relevant and useful depth; it is a direct response to questions about federal funding disruptions early in 2025.

The $300M threat: University of Hawaiʻi seeks community input to stop invasive fruit flies

The survey seeks feedback from farmers, home gardeners, landscapers and others to assist College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience understand the status of the fruit fly pest and refine strategies to manage it.

Hawaiian Airlines elevates onboard food service

Pre-order dining options by celebrated Hawai‘i chefs, fresh fare for all cabins and complimentary local snacks highlight evolution of tasty options for travelers.

Intervention granted in review of luxury development at Hanalei Bay

Community organizations petitioning to intervene in proposed housing development say the project threatens sensitive coastal habitat, imperiled native seabirds and Native Hawaiian cultural practices.

Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities

This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.

Kilohana Lighting named finalist in US Showroom of Year competition

Kaua’i-based, woman-owned lighting showroom honored by Dallas Market Center as being among North America’s best.

State briefs for May 21: Search begins, new executive, another Zippy’s and supporting recovery

A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

Business briefs for May 18: Defending enforcement, summer service, Servco honors, Hele stations fundraiser, bill dies

A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.

Summer culinary training available for Hawai‘i high school students

Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.

‘Ready to get back out there’: Kauaʻi Community College student rebuilds her life through carpentry, education

Crystal Santos went from being behind bars to now graduating this month with an associate in science degree in carpentry technology from Kauaʻi Community College, all to create a better future for herself and her family.

New Kauaʻi ordinance makes more land owners eligible for agriculture tax dedication

More active farmers and ranchers should be able to qualify for the agriculture land dedication, which has a filing deadline of July 1 for the upcoming tax year.

End of an era at Kōloa Rum Co. as longtime president, chief executive officer Bob Gunter steps down

The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.

More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March

Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.

Vrbo names Hanalei ‘Tiki Home’ as one of its 2026 Vacation Rentals of the Year

The winning Kaua‘i home is just 700 feet from world-famous Hanalei Bay, the only vacation rental home winner in Hawai‘i and one of only 15 vacation rentals to be honored nationwide.

More heart for Hawai‘i: Southwest Airlines boosts ‘Ohana Rewards

Opportunity for loyalty program members to fly four one-way interisland flights and earn 1 one-way interisland flight brings more perks, more convenience, stronger interisland connections.

Two teachers open Hawai’i Standard Time Brewing in Līhu’e

After years of careful planning, experimenting with flavors and ingredients, and overcoming pandemic setbacks, Skyler Lassman and Paul Schmitz opened their craft brewery on Kress Street.

Hawai‘i gas prices decrease during past week, bucking national trend on the rise

Prices just before 8 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Kapa‘a gas pumps ranged from $5.39 per gallon on the low end to as much as $5.99 per gallon; prices at the pump for neighbor islands decreased 10.6 cents per gallon from last week’s average $5.64 per gallon.

Unemployment rate in Hawai‘i increases to 2.3% in February

Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.
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