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Long-awaited Waikapū development prepares to break ground as county moves forward with wastewater treatment plant

Developer Mike Atherton said he was a “young man” of 55 when he first started dreaming up Waikapū Country Town, a sprawling housing development in Maui’s central valley. “They said, ‘Atherton, you’ll never get this project approved.’ Everybody told me that,” recalled Atherton, now 77. “I...

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Hawaii residents warned of possible extended power outages as wildfire risk rises

Imagine losing power just as the sun goes down, with no clear answer about when it will return. Hawaii residents faced the possibility of extended power outages after Hawaiian Electric expanded its wildfire-related shutoff watch on November 7. The warning initially included Leeward Oahu, Maui County, and Hawaii Island, while...

Hawaii · 1d

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Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes local business pop-ups, hosts Holiday Mākeke

This November, Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is welcoming back local business pop-ups and hosting a holiday mākeke to kick off the season. From Nov. 14-15, family-owned and operated apparel and swimwear brand, 2BDesired, will host a limited-time pop-up shop on the second floor of Queen Kaʻahumanu Center between Shapers and Lids. Known for island-inspired swimwear, apparel, accessories, and matching family styles, the boutique will give Maui shoppers an opportunity to explore new releases and doorbusters in person just in time for the holiday season. The hours for this 2BDesired pop-up shop are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 15.

Maui, HI · 1d

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'This is Lahaina': ʻUlu O Lele marketplace brings hope to local businesses

Before the fire, Lahaina's Unaloto Taukeiaho and his father-in-law, Tevita Lavaka, sold their handcrafted wood sculptures on Front Street. They lost their home, workshop and inventory from their business, One of Dakine Maui Carving, in the wildfire. This week, Taukeiaho stood surrounded by gleaming carvings in his new storefront unit...

Lahaina, HI · 1d

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ʻOhana Fuels enhances Lower Main station with renovations and equipment upgrades

ʻOhana Fuels welcomes customers to its Lower Main location in Wailuku following recent renovations and equipment upgrades designed to enhance the overall fueling experience of their customers with a greater reliability and a cleaner, more welcoming environment. Under new management, the Lower Main station has undergone improvements to its...

Wailuku, HI · 21h

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This retired HR worker never expected to start an art business in Hawaii

When Randy Spicocchi had to retire from his job in HR after several surgeries, he wasn’t planning on becoming an entrepreneur. Then, his husband — a minister — got a job in Hawaii, and they moved. “That's when people were giving me gifts of Hawaiian lei,” Spicocchi...

Hawaii · 1d

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Hawaiʻi small businesses, nonprofits with drought-related losses could be eligible for federal loans

Federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and nonprofits that suffered financial losses related to drought conditions in 2026. Through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $2 million in low-interest loans to offset economic losses from the drought, a news release said.

Maui County, HI · 2d

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Lahaina Finally Gets New Shops. They’re Nothing Like Before.

A visitor planning an anniversary trip to Maui said they couldn’t wait to shop in Lahaina again. Another person responding to the same Marketplace opening, however, wished housing was moving as quickly as shops for tourists, while others looked at the modular storefronts and wondered whether this was really what more than three years of rebuilding had produced. Reactions following the November 10 opening of Ulu o Lele Marketplace reflected enthusiasm, disappointment, and some surprisingly strong feelings.

Lahaina, HI · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Honolulu Surpasses Major Markets in Starter Home Availability

A recent analysis by Realtor.com® offers a fresh look at the nation’s starter home inventory. For many would-be buyers, these more affordable options have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Camilla Opens First Hawaii Boutique at Ala Moana Center, Celebrating Island-Inspired Design

Camilla, the Australian luxury fashion brand, has opened a shop in Honolulu within the Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world. These 2026 Advent Calendars Are Worth Your Money (And Offer More Than Hair Ties) The 1,000-square-foot shop, the first for Camilla on Hawaii, offers products tailored to the Hawaiian lifestyle and customer. The store has an 18-foot frontage. Ala Moana Center is home to such stores as Dior, Chanel, Hermès, Bloomingdale’s, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, Moncler, Loewe, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Target. An evolution of the Hotel of Curiosity, Camilla’s retail design concept, the boutique translates the natural beauty, culture and creative spirit of the island through the brand’s signature lens of color, craftsmanship and storytelling. The interior of the Camilla store in Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. Courtesy of Camilla The shop features a one-of-a-kind hand-embroidered tapestry, and a bespoke cash desk, custom Camilla print surfboard and handcrafted design details throughout. “Each garment carries the patience and dedication of the artisans. Resort is where we began, and it is where we always return. There is a rhythm to a life lived on the water. It’s been at the heart of the brand since its Bondi inception,

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop, Hawaii travelers advised to check airlines: HDOT

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its nationwide ground stop on Friday, ending hours of flight delays and disruption for travelers across the country.

Hawaii · 1d

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DOT: All West Coast flights halted by SpaceX debris after FAA ground stop

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - All West Coast flights have been halted due to debris from a SpaceX launch, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said Friday. The department announced the halt in a 1:55 p.m. update, after flights between Hawaiʻi and the West Coast had resumed following a nationwide Federal Aviation Administration ground stop. Officials urged travelers to continue checking with their carriers for updates.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Special meeting scheduled to discuss proposed Amazon fulfillment center in Kapolei

A special Kapolei-Makakilo neighborhood board meeting is scheduled for Friday night to discuss Amazon's proposed $600 million, three-million-square-foot fulfillment center and its request for a building variance.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Honolulu Inventory Grows but Prices Hold Well Above the National Median

Honolulu sellers held firm on price while much of the country cut, with the median list price rising even as the national figure fell.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Romer House Waikiki sold, 62 workers losing jobs

The adults-only boutique hotel in Waikiki has been acquired by the owner of the AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu, with all 62 employees set to be terminated by December 31st as part of the ownership transition.

Honolulu, HI · 5d

Honolulu Civil Beat

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Honolulu Affordable Housing Program Creating Far Fewer Units Than Planned

A Honolulu program meant to boost the development of affordable rental housing is falling short of its goals, according to a new report from University of Hawaiʻi economists. Bill 7, enacted in 2019, offered Honolulu developers incentives to keep units affordable to moderate-income households. The law was intended to ease housing costs in a city that is increasingly unaffordable.

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Time Is the Variable Off-Island Investors Consistently Price Wrong in Hawaii

Mainland investors evaluating a Hawaii project generally price the land correctly, the construction correctly, and the exit correctly. The variable they get wrong is how long it all takes. A typical mainland assumption puts permitting at six to nine months. In Hawaii, permits alone commonly run eighteen to thirty-six months,...

Hawaii · 4d

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Farm Link Hawaii shares how you can support local this holiday season

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Holiday shopping can do more than fill your table and gift list. Choosing local groceries, prepared foods and gifts is one way to support Hawaiʻi farmers and keep the community in mind throughout the season. Sienna Streamfellow, who works in creative content and marketing at...

Hawaii · 3d

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Rising costs, delays hobble Honolulu's affordable housing plan

A city program meant to create 500 affordable rental units per year in Honolulu has produced just 224 units total since launching in 2019, with rising construction costs, high interest rates, and permitting delays cited as key barriers to progress.

Honolulu, HI · 5d

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Investing in Hawaiʻi’s Future: Shidler Awards $1.4M+ in Scholarships

At the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business, the generosity of donors is helping shape the next generation of business leaders, innovators and changemakers. For the 2026–27 academic year, Shidler College awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to over 470 students, providing critical financial...

Honolulu, HI · 4d