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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.

Holidays celebrated at the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center

Children and families from Lahaina gathered recently for an evening of holiday festivities at the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center.

AAA Hawaiʻi: Island gas prices are at lowest levels of 2025

The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.43, which is one cent lower than last week and 11 cents lower than this time last year.

Hirono joins US senators calling for staff restoration in Taxpayer Advocate Service

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 […]

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

High school seniors coordinate architecture, design, construction competition on Maui
Maui Land & Pineapple fined $140K for streamflow violations, but can offset penalty with improvements
Monday Morning MIL: Maui’s Mata‘afa Grove sisters make a statement in first high school wrestling tournament together
Kurt Suzuki remembers his Maui roots as he prepares for high-profile job as manager of Los Angeles Angels

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19th-century Hawaiian mele recorded for upcoming documentary Ea released on digital platforms
Hawaiian Moment — Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day 
Hawaiian Moment: Hawaiian currency – Akahi Dala – One Dollar
Hawaiian Moment: The Big Island – Hawaiʻi Island or Maui Nui?

Maui Business Chevron Forward

AAA Hawaiʻi: Island gas prices are at lowest levels of 2025

Blue Hawaiian Activities selects Manifest as new Concierge & Activities POS platform

Commercial real estate firm Alexander & Baldwin enters into $2.3B merger agreement

MC&A acquires Ulu Creative’s Maui and Oʻahu event assets

FHB employees and retirees raise $886,449 for charity through Kōkua Mai campaign

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

19th-century Hawaiian mele recorded for upcoming documentary Ea released on digital platforms

Indie folk artist John Craigie to perform at the MACC Feb. 28

Wavvy to headline Lahaina Cannery’s Holiday Cheer finale

Laritza crowned champion of ‘Hawaiʻi to the World’

Hawaiian music artist Kevin Perry to perform at December Hawaiian Music Series, Dec. 18

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Valley Isle Chocolate wins dual honors from prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards
Maui Poke to host grand opening at new Wailea location, Dec. 20
Locally owned drive-thru coffee trailer opens in Lahaina
Celebrity chef Todd English to headline Kapalua Wine & Chef Series on Jan. 10
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Mayor Bissen signs Bill 9 into law; says it will restore housing availability for residents
Mayor Bissen signs Bill 9 into law, shortly after 5-3 final passage by Maui Council
Hawai‘i Community Lending to celebrate 2025 triumphs, share plans for 2026
Draft environmental review filed for proposed Mākena Mauka residential project

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Blue Hawaiian Activities selects Manifest as new Concierge & Activities POS platform
UH Maui College annual ‘Holiday Bash & Electric Light Parade’ happening Thursday
Pacific Whale Foundation’s ‘Marine Mammal Mania’ Ocean Camp opens registration
Four Seasons Resort Maui unveils holiday programming, festive gatherings

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Hotel workers at Royal Kona Resort on Big Island go on strike

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.

Update: Flood advisory canceled for Kaua‘i

Radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished.

Strong thunderstorm hitting Kaua‘i this morning

At 8:21 a.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kekaha, or 21 miles west of Līhu‘e, moving east at 15 mph.

Kekaha landfill closed till further notice

The landfill is closed due to inclement weather.

Update: New special marine warning issued for leeward waters of Kaua‘i

Waterspouts, which can overturn boats and create hazardous seas, are anticipated.