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Four injured when commercial catamaran runs aground on Kāʻanapali Beach

Killing Fields survivor struggles to ‘just hang on’ more than a year after…

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End of an era? Lahaina fire delivers big blow to already declining commercial fishing…

AES Hawaiʻi launches Kūihelani Solar-Plus-Storage in Central Maui—Hawaiʻi’s…

Little fire ants detected in Kīpahulu, Maui

Congressional subcommittee hears update on Maui wildfire aftermath

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Federal government’s response to Lahaina fire takes center stage in congressional…

HCF, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez donate $2.128M to purchase fire trucks for the Maui…

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Monday Morning MIL: Lunas welcome Farmers to 11-player football in more ways than one

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Prices of burned-down properties in Lahaina spark conflict between land trust, sellers

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court called upon as historic $4B Maui wildfire settlement faces hurdle…

Short-term rental phase-out remains in South Maui Community Plan update

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Historic and hazardous structures are focus of final fire debris cleanup stages in Lahaina

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center change of zoning gets final Council approval for redevelopment

Carolee “Doll” Aricayos honored with 2024 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival…

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Lahaina Aquatic Center to reopen soon after volunteers led effort to clean up the fire…

Draft short-term vacation rental policy heats up debate of South Maui Community Plan…

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Bigger fleet was supposed to improve Mokulele’s service to Moloka‘i. Lately…

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Op-Ed: Confronting the Hunger Crisis — A Call to Action During Hunger Action Month

September marks Hunger Action Month—a time to raise awareness about hunger, advocate for change, and take meaningful action to combat food insecurity. This year, the significance of this month is particularly profound for us here on Maui. In the wake of the devastating wildfires, the demand for food assistance has surged by over 65%, pushing our community to the brink.

MPD Capt. Joy Medeiros graduates from FBI National Academy

Maui Police Department Capt. Joy Medeiros was one of 254 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy, marking the completion of the 291st session on Sept. 12, 2024.

Maui rent stabilization topic of special committee meeting on Monday

The Housing and Land Use Committee will have a special meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to discuss the possible effects of rent stabilization in Maui, Committee Chair Tasha Kama announced today.

Kaua‘i remembers Hanapēpē Massacre 100 years later

The Hanapēpē Massacre of 1924 is remembered as a tragic moment in the history of labor movements in Hawai‘i, a flashpoint, but not representative of the labor movement.

‘Quest for a Cure’ event to focus on liver cancer awareness

Maui County residents can participate online in a Sept. 18 University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center “Quest for a Cure” event to raise awareness about liver cancer.

MEO Youth Services organizes sign waving to highlight suicide prevention

A sign-waving event throwing a spotlight on suicide prevention, drew about 25 youth, staff and community members Tuesday to the grassy area fronting Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului. The event was organized by Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services to mark Suicide Prevention Month in September.

Site blessing held for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art in Wailuku, Maui

A site blessing for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art was held on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. The event was attended by kumu hula, representatives from the County of Maui, project managers, and construction contractors. In response […]

In coordination with EPA, Aloha Petroleum completes improvements to oil facility in Kahului

The US Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Aloha Petroleum LLC over Clean Water Act violations at its oil storage and distribution facility in Kahului, according to a news release by EPA on Wednesday. Under the proposed settlement, Aloha Petroleum will pay a $103,377 civil penalty.

Debris cleared from 100% of residential properties in Lahaina Impact Zone

Months ahead of the original January 2025 deadline, debris has been cleared from 100 percent of 1,390 residential properties in the Lahaina Impact Zone, according to the County of Maui.

Visitor airlifted from Twin Falls on Maui after suffering injuries in fall onto rocks

A 30-year-old California man was airlifted to safety on Tuesday after suffering from injuries in a 10-foot fall onto rocks at Twin Falls on Maui. The man, who had been hiking in the mountain area, suffered trauma injuries to his upper and lower extremities during the fall.

Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit espionage

In March 2003, while living in Hawaiʻi, Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu applied for a job as a contract linguist in the FBI’s Honolulu Field Office. The FBI, aware of Ma’s ties to People’s Republic of China intelligence, hired Ma as part of a ruse to monitor and investigate his activities and contacts with the Shanghai State Security Bureau.

HCF honors nonprofit leaders with 2024 Ho‘okele Awards

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation recognized four exceptional leaders in the Hawaiʻi nonprofit sector with its 22nd Annual Ho‘okele Awards. Recipients include: Maude Cumming, Executive Director, Family Life Center; Janice Ikeda, Founding Executive Director, Vibrant Hawai‘i; Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; and Kelly Maluo-Pearson, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Maui.

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Lahainaluna’s 46-game MIL football win streak on line Saturday in de facto ‘Maui championship’
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Monday Morning MIL: Kūlanihākoʻi High School hosts its first varsity event
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End of an era? Lahaina fire delivers big blow to already declining commercial fishing industry
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Federal government’s response to Lahaina fire takes center stage in congressional hearing on Maui today
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Monday Morning MIL: Lunas welcome Farmers to 11-player football in more ways than one

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HCF honors nonprofit leaders with 2024 Ho‘okele Awards

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation recognized four exceptional leaders in the Hawaiʻi nonprofit sector with its 22nd Annual Ho‘okele Awards. Recipients include: Maude Cumming, Executive Director, Family Life Center; Janice Ikeda, Founding Executive Director, Vibrant Hawai‘i; Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; and Kelly Maluo-Pearson, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Maui.

Hawai‘i nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Hawaiian Telcom in October 

Nonprofit organizations focused on improving economic and social mobility, and environmental sustainability in Hawai‘i are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom powered by the Bell Charitable Foundation.

CocoNene opens new Maui store at The Shops at Wailea

CocoNene, a local brand known for its made-in-Hawaiʻi products, opened its third Maui store on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at The Shops at Wailea.

‘If The Shoe Fits’ owner retires as shoe cobbler after 20 years

Teri Edmonds has reached the end of the road as a shoe cobbler. For 20 years, she has provided Maui’s only shoe repair service at If The Shoe Fits. Now, she’s retiring from shoe repairs and starting to turn away that business.

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Site blessing held for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art in Wailuku, Maui

A site blessing for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art was held on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. The event was attended by kumu hula, representatives from the County of Maui, project managers, and construction contractors. In response […]

Maui Okinawan Festival returns to Maui Mall Village after hiatus

Following a five-year hiatus, the Maui Okinawan Festival returns to the Maui Mall Village on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kamaʻāina and visitors can savor Okinawan food while enjoying high-energy music and dance, cultural displays with live demonstrations and interactive activities and shopping at the festival’s craft fair featuring Maui and Oʻahu vendors. 

Award-winning Made on Maui film, ‘My Partner’ debuts on VOD Sept. 24

Film festival favorite “My Partner,” a tender Boys’ Love drama and coming-of-age tale shot in Lahaina prior to the devastating fire in 2023, will be available on major streaming VOD (video on demand) platforms beginning Sept. 24, 2024.

September edition of the free monthly Hawaiian Music Series features Cody Pueo Pata

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation welcomes renowned Hawaiian musician, Cody Pueo Pata as its featured artist for the September edition of the free Hawaiian Music Series. The event takes place at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Hawai‘i International Film Festival announces Maui County screening dates for 2024

The 44th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF44) presented by Halekulani will showcase 92 feature films, 114 shorts, 40 world premiers and 31 US premieres across the islands from Oct. 3 to Nov. 10.

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Support Hawaiʻi Foodbank when dining at T S Restaurants, Sept. 9-15
Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival partners with James Beard Foundation to support women in culinary
New restaurant Coco Deck Lahaina officially opens this week
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows reopens, debuts new oceanfront restaurant and pool bar
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Short-term rental phase-out remains in South Maui Community Plan update
Draft short-term vacation rental policy heats up debate of South Maui Community Plan update
Condo closings fall in wake of short-term rental phase-out bill announcement
$33 million beachfront estate in Wailea-Mākena to auction

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Maui Okinawan Festival returns to Maui Mall Village after hiatus
‘Sharks After Dark’ goes country on Sept. 21
RED Hospitality and Leisure launches new ‘Aliʻi Kai’ catamaran
Watershed Fundraising Farm Dinner at Mākena Golf & Beach Club, Sept. 7

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Two Kaua‘i men sought by police for outstanding warrants

The public is advised to use caution and not approach either individual.

Kauai Weather Forecast for September 12, 2024

Trade winds will gradually strengthen today and likely become breezy from Friday through early next week as a surface ridge over the islands lifts northward...

Kauai Surf Forecast for September 12, 2024

Surf along north facing shores will continue to decline as a short to medium-period north swell fades through the end of the week. North shore surf will return...

Reminder: Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station to be closed for renovations through Nov. 2

Officials held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station on Monday.

Finalists for University of Hawai‘i president named, public visits to islands scheduled

Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.

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Hawai‘i Island police respond to crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway

While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man

The man is wanted for several outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.

Teen arrested in connection to social media threats made to schools in East Hawai‘i

On Wednesday evening, Hawai‘i police were alerted to various posts on social media relating to members of a notorious gang being on the island and potentially planning to go to a school in Hilo on Thursday.

Finalists for UH President named, public forums throughout counties scheduled

Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.

Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of Hawai‘i police honored as 2024 Officer of the Year

Acting Lt. Elarionoff was honored for his efforts in leading investigations that successfully interrupted two high-end drug trafficking organizations.