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MEO 2026 Gala honoring state Sen. Troy Hashimoto sold out
Maui Economic Opportunity’s 2026 Gala, which honors state Sen. Troy Hashimoto, is sold out.
Grassroot Institute white paper suggests repealing ‘certificate of need’ process for improved healthcare
A new white paper released by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi suggests that state lawmakers should ease or repeal “certificate of need” regulations to improve healthcare access, particularly in rural and Neighbor Island communities such as Maui County. The report, titled “Improve healthcare access in Hawaiʻi by reforming medical certificates of need,” argues that existing […]
Discoveries from Maunakea reveal hidden worlds around accelerating stars
Groundbreaking research from W. M. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope highlight continued leadership in imaging new worlds by Big Island’s Maunakea.
ʻĀina Momona invites community input to shape community-led climate solutions
ʻĀina Momona, a Native Hawaiian-led nonprofit organization dedicated to land and ocean stewardship, is inviting community members across Hawaiʻi to participate in a public survey to help shape a community-led framework for climate solutions.
Drought relief predicted for Maui County
Maui County is moving into its winter wet season with the promise of relief as an emerging La Niña pattern is expected to bring above-normal rainfall through early 2026, according to the National Weather Service.
Senator Keohokalole denounces federal travel ban expansion impacting Tongan community
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole denounced a federal administration announcement Thursday morning regarding the expansion of travel bans to 20 additional countries, including the Kingdom of Tonga.
Water department to implement new water-use and meter-sizing method starting Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, in accordance with Ordinance 5759 adopted by the Maui County Council, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) will implement a new method for projecting water demand and sizing water meters that focuses on daily water usage instead of the Hunter Curve Method, which was based on the number of plumbing fixtures—such as toilets or showers—in a building. The new method will apply to building permit applications and applications for new or additional water use.
19th-century Hawaiian mele recorded for upcoming documentary Ea released on digital platforms
A powerful new recording of the 19th-century Hawaiian mele “E Hoʻi ka Nani i Mokuʻula” is now available, performed by Keʻeaumoku Kapu and Uʻilani Kapu and created as part of the forthcoming documentary film Ea.
Rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS coming closest to Earth on Friday
From atop Maunakea on the Big Island to around the world, astronomers and citizen stargazers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through our solar system.
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US Sen. Mazie Hirono and 24 of her colleagues are calling on the Trump administration to restore staffing levels at the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent office within the Internal Revenue Service that helps taxpayers resolve disputes and secure refunds. In a letter sent to Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent, the lawmakers […]
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Those on strike include housekeepers, maintenance workers, bellmen, cooks, and more.
Balloon as big as football field flies over Antarctica, aimed at deciphering mystery of dark matter
Unlocking the mystery of dark matter would help to get a grasp on what most of the universe is actually made of and potentially reveal fundamental new physics that could revolutionize the understanding of how everything works.
Residents discuss ideas, concerns for proposed state wilderness park on 283 acres in Hilo
Hawaiʻi State Rep. Matthias Kusch has proposed purchasing the land on ʻĀkolea Road in the Kaūmana area of Hilo for a wilderness park after plans for a subdivision went nowhere.
Greenish glow of interstellar visitor Comet 3I/ATLAS revealed in new Gemini North image
Community observing program Shadow the Scientists took the public on a tour of the famous interstellar visitor — sporting a holiday hue — with live observations from the Gemini North telescope control room on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Highlighting the hazards after 1 year of Kīlauea’s episodic summit fountaining
Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, where the volcano is located, see remarkable views during the episodic eruptions within the summit, but the latest episode — No. 38 — reminds us how quickly hazards associated with this dynamic activity can change.
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State reminds households to use $250 food support funds before they expire
Any unused Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Assistance Program balance cannot be carried over or reissued in 2026 and will be expunged at the end of the year.







