Free concerts start May 3 at Kaua‘i Community College
LIHU‘E — Sarah Tochiki, the band instructor at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and conductor of several of the Kaua‘i Community College bands, announced the calendar of free concerts for May.
La‘akea Chun joins Kaua‘i Charter Commission
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Charter Commission has a new commissioner in La‘akea Chun following the unanimous approval from the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday during its scheduled meeting at the historic County Building.
Mitsunaga ordered to remain in jail for duration of trial
HONOLULU — A federal magistrate judge ordered prominent Hawai‘i businessman and political donor Dennis Mitsunaga to remain jailed for the duration of his public corruption trial because of alleged witness tampering.
Maui mayor seeks more money to cover wildfire costs
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is making an overtime plea to state lawmakers for more Lahaina wildfire recovery funding.
Hawaiian Airlines posts loss of $137.6M in Q1
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Holdings Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, improved revenue and continued investments during the first quarter, but deepened losses as it grappled with rising operating costs and other headwinds while pursuing a merger with Alaska Airlines.
Gov. Green pledges to sign rentals legislation
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday pledged to sign a bill into law that would give each county clear authority over vacation rentals — including the possibility of banning them — if it arrives on his desk, as expected.
Obituaries for Thursday, April 25, 2024
• Annette Cha Cha Kaluahine • Aletha Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi • Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin • Matthew James Ornellas Jr.