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Milestone reached with 100th completed structure in wildfire-affected area of West Maui

Maui Council passes vacation rental phase-out bill on first reading with 5-3 vote

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Limited commercial boat operations to return to Lahaina Harbor for first time since…

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Historic backfield duo leads Kamehameha Maui to second-straight Division II state football…

State clarifies Central Maui pumping data; groundwater aquifer limits are under review

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Chad Baker-Mazara is first player to win two Maui Invitational championships after leading…

Two ʻalalā added to wild flock on Maui

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes local makers for a month of holiday pop-ups

Council deadlocks on Kama successor; decision moves to Mayor Bissen

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Maui Invitational faces challenges from Las Vegas college basketball tournament offering…

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What’s the health toll of 2023 Maui wildfires on firefighters? Long-term study aims…

Annual Thanksgiving meal service hosted by The Salvation Army’s Kahului Corps, Nov…

Kahului Council candidates interviewed; contrasts emerge in policies, philosophy and…

‘Small in stature, huge in presence’: Maui bids aloha to Council Member Tasha Kama

Maui Council explores ways to reduce alarming rate of ocean drownings

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As frustrated West Maui community waits for state water permit approvals, dispute over…

Maui Water Department begins initial planning for West Maui desalination plant

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Earthjustice asks water commission to stop Kapalua golf courses from using drinking water…

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2025 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award winner honored on World AIDS Day

Kunane Dreier is this year’s winner, is celebrated for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.

Navy divers remove significant portions of WWII platforms from USS Arizona

The US Navy successfully removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.

Act now, don’t miss your chance; tickets for 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on sale

It’s that time of year — an even more most wonderful time for everyone who enjoys hula and hālau that perform. Ticket request forms postmarked Dec. 1 or later are being accepted for the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.

Bookkeeper’s ‘Miracle’ House listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The Pioneer Mill Company/Lahaina Ice Company Bookkeeper’s House in Lahaina, more recently dubbed the “Miracle House” after the August 2023 wildfires on Maui, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Tickets available for Mokuʻula film screening on Dec. 12

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has announced that free tickets are still available for the upcoming screening of “E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula” (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula). The popular event regularly sells out.

Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort earns multiple national honors following renovation

Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort recently received three national hospitality awards and accolades, coinciding with its property-wide renovation and the debut of its new Signature Oceanfront Villas.

State of Hawaiʻi announces legal action against TikTok for allegedly harming children and misleading the public

The state of Hawaiʻi on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against Bytedance Inc., the parent company of TikTok, alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed an addictive platform that harms users, particularly children, while misleading the public about the risks.

Inclusive Santas ring in the holidays for Hawaiʻi students with hearing and visual impairments

Pearlridge Center welcomed more than 80 students with visual and hearing disabilities from across Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island last week for inclusive holiday events — “Santa Cane to Town” and “Deaf Santa.”

Subaru Telescope’s flagship instrument receives Hawaiian name, ʻŌnohiʻula

The Subaru Telescope’s new Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS) now carries the name ʻŌnohiʻula, following a naming ceremony Nov. 19 led by Larry Kimura, a Hawaiian language and cultural professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

Hui Holidays First Night celebration set for tonight

The one-night-only, 21-and-over event offers guests an early look at the decorated Kaluanui Estate and the annual Hui Holidays Marketplace.

Bill to better protect parents traveling with breast milk signed into law

A bipartisan bill introduced by US Sen. Mazie Hirono, aiming to protect breastfeeding families at US airports, has been signed into law.

Pacific Whale Foundation removes more than 12,000 pounds of marine debris in 2025

The Pacific Whale Foundation, the designated Marine Debris Rapid Response partner for Maui Nui, is reporting more progress in its ongoing effort to remove harmful debris from local waters.

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Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui’s rising stars look to come back strong after two consecutive state titles
Limited commercial boat operations to return to Lahaina Harbor for first time since destructive wildfire of 2023
Historic backfield duo leads Kamehameha Maui to second-straight Division II state football championship
Chad Baker-Mazara is first player to win two Maui Invitational championships after leading USC to the crown at Lahaina Civic Center

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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?
Hawaiian Moment: ‘Lauʻī pekepeke — Short-leaved ti plant’

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CIM hosts annual fundraiser dinner to benefit the Bob Poulson Scholarship Fund, Dec. 6

Maui visitor spending increases in October despite fewer visitors

As household debts soar in Hawai‘i, HCL offers solutions with interest rates below 5%

Scholarship applications open for Cohort 7 of HACA’s value-added entrepreneur program

$2.5M grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos awarded to program helping Hawaiʻi youth experiencing homelessness

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Act now, don’t miss your chance; tickets for 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on sale

Tickets available for Mokuʻula film screening on Dec. 12

Hui Holidays First Night celebration set for tonight

Maui OnStage announces 2026 theater season at the Historic ʻĪao Theater

Ilokano series rooted in Maui sugar plantation history selected for international festivals

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Joey’s Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata launches drive to support typhoon-stricken area of Philippines
Lahaina Brewing Co. launches ‘Crafted for Community’ initiative giving back, one pint at a time
Thanksgiving specials announced at The Shops at Wailea
Sale Pepe adds Sunday service and seasonal menu; Via! by Sale Pepe introduces beer and wine to-go
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Single-family home sales rise as condo prices fall in October 2025
First eight families receive County of Maui’s First-Time Homebuyer Program shopping letters
Committee to meet Nov. 5 on Pulelehua and Hoʻonani Village mixed-use projects
Mayor Bissen urges Council to pass Bill 9, citing need to restore housing balance

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Pacific Whale Foundation’s ‘Marine Mammal Mania’ Ocean Camp opens registration
Four Seasons Resort Maui unveils holiday programming, festive gatherings
Spooktacular fun at Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party on Oct. 24
‘Fins & Frights Night’ returns Oct. 25

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Hawaiʻi County awarded $1.9M grant for Puapuaʻa Iki Habitat Restoration Project

The initiative aims to restore native ecosystems, preserve historic and cultural sites and strengthen community resilience against climate impacts such as erosion, flooding and sea level rise at Puapuaʻa Iki, a parcel of land in Kona.

Honolulu Cookie Company, Hawaiian Airlines team up for sweet surprise to delight of travelers

The Hawai'i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.

Popular cheese products recalled for potential bacterial contamination

The recalled cheese products are from the Locatelli, Boar's Head and Member's Mark brands sold through Sam's Club and Foodland in Hawai‘i, which were potentially contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 05, 2025

Breezy ESE winds will weaken and back to easterly during the weekend. Limited clouds and showers will focus windward and mauka during this time

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 05, 2025

Breezy ESE winds will weaken and back to easterly during the weekend. Limited clouds and showers will focus windward and mauka during this time

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Students can submit applications for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

Hawaiʻi students pursuing business degrees are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fukuyama Scholarship as the foundation aims to broaden its impact to neighbor islands.

Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa DMV offices to close for staff training next week

The Kauaʻi Division of Motor Vehicles offices in Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa will temporarily suspend services on Dec. 10 for essential staff training. Services will resume on Dec. 11.

Recall issued for some cheese products from Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Member’s Mark brands

The recalled cheese products are from the Locatelli, Boar's Head and Member's Mark brands sold through Sam's Club and Foodland in Hawai‘i, which were potentially contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

First positive wastewater sample for the measles found on Maui

Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.

Coastal flood statement, high surf advisory issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau beginning at noon

Minor coastal flooding along low-lying areas, and large breaking waves along north and west-facing shores is expected through Saturday morning.