The fire commission voted 5-1 to hire the chief after receiving more than 30 applications.
Neighbor Islands
Posted inBig Island
With Their Taps Dry For 9 Weeks And Counting, They Want To Take Over
There’s no projected timeline for repairs to a private water system in Punalu‘u that Hurricane Lala damaged in August, an attorney for Eva Liu, the absentee developer who owns the system, told state regulators this week.
Posted inMaui
Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past — And The Future
A coral core dating back to the 1700s is helping scientists and reef advocates plan how to protect a Maui “super reef” as it faces a challenging future
Posted inKauaʻi
Lines Drawn In Princeville Battle: Golf Course Views Vs. Luxury Development
Cops have been called, lawsuits have been filed and a global investment company is trying to secure more seats on the community association’s board to help push its housing proposal through.
Posted inCommunity Health
Too Hot, No Swings: Why Hawaiʻi’s Playgrounds Don’t Hit The Fun Spot
Parents complain too many of Hawaiʻi’s public playgrounds are lacking in shade, whimsy and equipment for kids of all ages.
Posted inMaui
Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council
Marvin Moniz is running against Ashley Awakea Lindsey to fill the seat long held by Council Chair Alice Lee.
Posted inBig Island
It’s The Wild, Wild West For Groundwater Management In Waikōloa
A housing development slated for West Hawaiʻi could provide much needed workforce housing. It could also put more stress on a limited freshwater supply.
Posted inMaui
Uniqlo Founder Accuses Maui Water Provider Of ‘Textbook Financial Fraud’
A federal lawsuit says Maui Land & Pineapple fraudulently quadrupled water rates to cover repairs to water systems it is responsible for maintaining.
Posted inElections 2026
Kaua‘i Needs More Affordable Housing. Council Candidates Have Ideas
The 14 candidates want policy and property tax changes to help local families stay on the island.