PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire
PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

October 17, 2024

The state Public Utilities Commission has issued more than 30 information requests totaling nearly 200 questions to Hawaiian Electric, as part of an ongoing investigation into the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire, which killed 102 people and caused more than $5.5 billion in damage.

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$1.6B state plan aims to boost housing around rail stations in Iwilei, Kapalama
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Hawaii seawater to become jet fuel
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Smoke alarms installed at Kaumakani homes
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Kapaa runs wild in 64-0 romp in KIF football
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Shell Va‘a dominates Molokai Hoe, makes it lucky No. 13

State agency helps reduce purchase prices of hard-to-sell units




2024 Kaua‘i Chocolate and Coffee Festival
2024 Kaua‘i Chocolate and Coffee Festival

October 15, 2024

Don’t miss the 9th annual Kaua‘i Chocolate & Coffee Festival a celebration of all things chocolate and coffee with lots of sampling, educational displays and workshops, entertainment and exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and coffee products, from around the state.



2024 International Credit Union Day
2024 International Credit Union Day

October 16, 2024

Credit unions on Kauai are joining other credit unions from around the globe in celebrating International Credit Union Week. The weeklong observance includes International Credit Union Day, which is celebrated on the third Thursday in October.



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ERSOY: Stem cell therapy is changing medicine, part 1

October 12, 2024

Everyone wants to live for a healthy life span and ideally never get old. You can stay healthier while aging, however we can not yet stop the aging process. So it’s up to us to understand what steps we need to take during this time. Of course, I am talking about specific actions that we can take, and not unexpected health issues or bad luck with our genetics.