Hearing announced for Hawaii agricultural rules update

Mortgage rates in Hawaii have risen back above six percent after an unfavorable April inflation report led markets upward again. Zack Diener of Barrett Financial Group explains what these changes mean for local borrowers as experts predict stable but elevated rates through summer.

Mayor Richard Bissen has announced an agreement between the County of Maui and Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc., setting out plans for county acquisition of major West Maui water infrastructure assets. The deal aims at significantly increasing public management over local drinking water systems while supporting affordable housing development.

A Kapaa woman has been sentenced for defrauding over $126,000 from Hawaii’s COVID-19 rental assistance program after pleading guilty last year. Federal officials say her actions diverted vital resources meant for residents impacted by the pandemic.