Born in Koloa, Isuke Matsunaga (1902-82) was a longtime employee of Lihu‘e Plantation known for his prowess as a hapai ko (carry sugarcane) man in his younger days, who represented Lihu‘e ...

HILO — Four candidates for mayor tried to stand out from a crowded field Thursday during a forum that concentrated on the island’s problems of homelessness, poverty and lagging infrastructure ...

Hapai said they’re hoping to sell the property for “at least $300,000.” The land was donated for the center in 2016 by Frank DeLuz III, a former County Council member. DeLuz died in 2020 at ...