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Hawaii public schools expand menu offerings with poi
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (196+ words) Fresh, locally sourced poi is being added to the regular rotation of meals in Hawaii public schools as part of the state Department of Education's farm-to-school efforts. The move marks the first statewide procurement of poi under a regular department…...
Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3
2+ week, 1+ day ago (517+ words) The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday....
Trump approves disaster declaration for Hawaii
3+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) People look over South Kihei Road after heavy rain from a strong kona storm caused widespread damage in the area. Eli Pace/The Maui News U. S. President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Hawaii following two powerful storms in…...
Color Festival Hawaii returns with free admission
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (283+ words) Imua Family Services will bring the Color Festival Hawaii back to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on April 5 with free admission for the community. The family-friendly festival will begin at noon and feature live music, food trucks and activities throughout…...
Hawaii Wildlife Center reports record seabird fallout
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (158+ words) More than 1, 000 native seabirds were rescued between September and December, according to the Hawaii Wildlife Center, which is reporting a record fallout season. With 1, 441 native birds treated so far this year, the total has already surpassed last year's count of…...
AAA Hawaii: Gas prices remain down; state among top destinations for travelers
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (207+ words) Hawaii gas prices continue to remain near their lowest levels of the year, according to AAA Hawaii. On Thursday, the group reported the average price for regular unleaded statewide was $4. 44, which is 12 cents lower than the price was a year…...
Chocolate milk distributed to Hawaii schools recalled
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents of a recall issued by Meadow Gold Dairy for half-pint sized chocolate milk marked with an Oct. 16, 2025, expiration date. The chocolate milk, made and packaged out of state, is being voluntarily recalled…...
Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaii go on strike
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (523+ words) Kaiser Permanente workers picket outside the medical office at 55 Maui Lani Parkway in Wailuku on Tuesday after going on strike. The strike centers on employees" pay, benefits, staffing levels and other issues. The Maui News/Eli Pace Union representatives and…...
ACLU: Hawaii designated "anchor state" for "No Dictators" protest on Oct. 18
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (189+ words) On Oct. 18, the ACLU of Hawaii and national and local partners will be organizing protests against U. S. President Donald Trump's administration, including events on Maui and Oahu. Organizers of the rallies say they seek to build on momentum from June's nationwide…...
Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaii prepare for five-day strike
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (223+ words) Thousands of registered nurses and health care professionals at Kaiser Permanente facilities across Hawaii are planning to go on strike Tuesday. Organizers of the planned strike say workers with the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals…...