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Hui Kū Maoli Ola’s new Ono Small Puaʻa venture will lease nearly 400 acres mauka of The Ritz‑Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay to revive native agroforestry and train local farmers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Zippy's will close its Hualapai Way Summerlin restaurant on June 28. The chain calls the move strategic and staff are transferring to other Las Vegas locations.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
UH Mānoa researchers published the first live, in‑situ footage of goblin sharks, documenting Central Pacific sightings that extend the species’ depth and range.
SBA’s 60‑day grace period for physical‑damage loan applications tied to Hawaii’s March storms runs through Aug. 13. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A reimagined Mauna Kea estate with a waterslide pool and ocean views is listed for $17.5M, pitched as a private mini‑resort in the Fairways North enclave.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two people were swept off the rocky shore near Makena’s Hanamanioa lighthouse during high surf; crews rescued both and treated injuries.
A condo balcony in Kīhei gave way on June 14, injuring six people and prompting an aerial rescue. Five were taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center.
A father-and-son team is selling Portugal’s pastéis de nata at the KCC Farmers Market. They also take frozen preorders to bake at home.
Politics & Govt in ...
A GAO audit finds population loss and skill shortages are delaying U.S.-funded school and hospital projects across Micronesia, with ripple effects for Hawaiʻi.
HPD says a May 12 raid on a Hoaha Street game room recovered 23 gambling machines, suspected drugs and cash; a 40‑year‑old man was arrested on a promoting‑gambling warrant.
Five people were pulled ashore after a 22-foot boat capsized at the Snipes surf break off Aina Haina; one woman was hospitalized in serious condition.
A bluff-top Anini Vista home once owned by Carlos Santana is listed at $13M — four beds, three acres, ocean views and a private path to Anini Beach.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dangerous 10–15 ft south-swell plus King Tides raise coastal flood risk in Honolulu through Tuesday. Expect highs near 85°F and breezy NE trades.
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