Catholic Charities Hawaii expects to complete construction of a 178-unit affordable housing project in Kahului by the end of 2026 that would help address the imperative need of residents who suffered serious loss in the August wildfires. Read more
Students at Waipahu High School have shown a lot more interest in agricultural and environmental studies this year since the opening of a state-of-the-art learning center that incorporates the latest in technology and allows them to spread their wings. Read more
Young adults who have lived on the street and are trying to kick a substance use disorder have found a place to call home for now at the newly opened ‘Apapane, the first clean-and-sober house established by Residential Youth Services & Empowerment. Read more
The 49th annual Living Treasures of Hawai‘i event on Saturday will honor five exceptional people who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and Hawaii’s multifaceted culture. Read more
Admission is free at the outdoor museum, which depicts life on Hawaii’s sugar plantations (circa 1850-1950). Read more
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The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao, Maui, is focusing on the recovery of Lahaina children and families and other communities affected by fire by providing uplifting activities and opportunities for expression and connection. Read more
In the midst of the upheaval following the catastrophic Maui wildfires, three Lahaina third graders found a creative outlet for their emotions through an art class that culminated in a book they wrote and illustrated. Read more
Top sellers include vinyl records, comics, paperback mysteries, literature, self- help and children’s books. Read more
Since 2016, the Secret Santa Project Hawaii has helped thousands of keiki facing hardship, many of whom were too late to apply or were ineligible to receive gifts from other charities. Their motto is “kids helping kids.” Read more
A community of volunteers at the Kauai Jewish Center have sent their support to Israeli refugees of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack in a tangible form: handmade Hawaiian-themed jewelry intertwined with heartfelt aloha. Read more
Reports of Kokua Market’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Read more
As mortgage, rent and utility payments become due on homes that were lost in the Maui wildfire, anxiety is the overriding tone in the voices of thousands of Maui wildfire victims applying for assistance from two Catholic organizations. Read more
It was important for Principal Tonata Lolesio to reopen Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina only a few weeks after the Aug. 8 wildfire that decimated the town. Read more
Kaiwen “Kai” Wang Nobriga’s regular clients include luxury brands and celebrities such as former first lady Michelle Obama, but he says he owes his rapid rise in the floral industry to the everyday customers who’ve always supported him. Read more
When there’s a generation gap between roommates of about 40 years, their differences might seem too problematic for a peaceful co-existence, but Catherine Graham of Alewa Heights enjoys having a young person around. Read more
A year ago, Susan Cho of Alewa Heights was approaching her 70th birthday and was having bad dreams about getting lost and not knowing how to find her way home. Read more
Reducing the amount of rainwater that runs off the land can in turn help reduce pollution, water flow rates and erosion, water volumes and flooding, and it also recharges groundwaters, according to the city Department of Facility Maintenance’s website. Read more
Who knew bananas are much more than a favorite fruit to eat with breakfast cereal or bake into breads and desserts? Read more
Since the deadly wildfire in August that decimated its sanctuary, Lahaina United Methodist Church has held service every Sunday but one. Read more
The KEY Project in Kahaluu invites the public to the Ko‘olau ‘Ohana Festival, its annual fundraiser, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Read more
