The federally funded initiative run by Maui Economic Opportunity employed hundreds and was to last two years. The nonprofit’s CEO announced this month that it would end early.

Doctors were scarce before the Lahaina fire, which burned medical facilities, displaced health care workers and patients and heightened financial stress.

Front Street property owners are anxious and angry that Maui County seems to be stalling on granting permits that would allow them to rebuild their homes and businesses.

Utility does not dispute earlier findings its equipment started the fire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.

The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

A bicameral bill from Sen. Hirono and Rep. Tokuda awaits President Biden’s signature.

Growing enrollment and providing mental health services remain a top priority for schools, although teachers believe students are better positioned to learn this year.

The county has backpedaled on an agreement to be the guarantor on bonds authorized by the Legislature.

Public dollars for hefty infrastructure costs could revive a long-stalled affordable housing project on this tiny isle of 3,300 residents.

Hannah Kobayashi vanished last month in Los Angeles. LA police said they will wrap up their investigation now that she’s been found safe.