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Nan Inc's 2024 purchase of the Puʻunēnē Mill could bring light‑industrial space to Maui while select historic buildings are preserved amid costly cleanup. Permits and zoning will shape what comes next.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heavy rain overwhelmed parts of Oahu’s sewer system, sending wastewater into Lake Wilson, Kawa Stream and Nuupia Pond. Crews are responding and testing affected waters.
Gusty southwest winds and rain on Sunday, March 15, as a kona low brings heavy showers and multiple advisories to Honolulu.
Politics & Govt in ...
A daylong convening Monday in Honolulu will bring military leaders, business groups and community organizations together to discuss the future of military‑leased lands.
Heavy showers and gusty southerly winds will hit Honolulu on Saturday, March 14. Expect urban flooding, rough south‑shore surf and gusts that may bring down branches.
A flash flood warning swept Molokaʻi Friday evening after Kawela Gulch stream gauges surged. Officials reported flooding and warned other nearby drainages could be affected.
A flash flood warning for Kaʻū and Puna was posted March 13 as a Kona low dumped heavy rain across the Big Island.
A Friday HNL Alert warned of a possible Wahiawā Dam failure; evacuation warnings covered parts of Haleiwa and Waialua as officials monitored reservoir levels.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A late-night landslide on Kalanianaole Highway at Kanapuu Drive blocked lanes in both directions, snarling traffic on Oʻahu’s east side.
Marriott will convert The Resort at Kapalua Bay into a St. Regis‑branded resort, assuming management and planning a 2027 relaunch that preserves the property’s residences and spa.
The Hawaii House advanced a slate of campaign‑finance, disclosure and voter‑access reforms that now head to the state Senate. The package targets contractor donations, disclosure gaps and filing systems.
Heavy rain and damaging southerly winds will hit Honolulu through the weekend. Flood Watch and a High Wind Warning are in effect.
More than 17,300 Oʻahu customers lost power March 13 as scattered outages hit neighborhoods from Ala Moana to Kailua. Hawaiian Electric crews worked island‑wide amid heavy weather.
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