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Home fire in Kanaio displaces six, results in $550,000 in damage

1,935 whales spotted across Hawaiʻi, 847 off Maui during second count for the 2026 season

President Trump explains US Military action in Iran; Hawaiʻi Congressional delegation…

Updated Maui water conservation rules take effect March 1

Attorney General provides scheduled, biweekly update on ongoing investigation into…

UHERO: Hawaiʻi economy turns a corner, moves beyond recession with modest growth

Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grants awarded to 11 local projects

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As demand for organic food rises, federal program to help local farmers transition is cut…

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Haleakalā telescope opponents show up in droves, but hold little hope the military is…

Auditor releases findings of County of Maui Fraud Risk Assessment, identifies gaps

Kamaliʻi Elementary celebrated in newly published math book; Dr. Allison Hintz welcomed…

33rd Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards celebrates Hawaiʻi’s hospitality workforce

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Who should get first crack at water licenses in Hawaiʻi? This bill wants it to be the…

Trilogy Excursions welcomes home Trilogy VI: A symbol of resilience and renewal for the…

Subaru Telescope’s new eye on the cosmos gets a Hawaiian name: ʻŌnohiʻula

One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island

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Air Force advances plans to build 7 more telescopes on Haleakalā as fuel spill cleanup…

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Popular ‘Understanding West Maui’ video series spotlights history, people who…

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Immigration protection and enforcement reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee

Chair Tarnas emphasized that the proposed legislation intends to protect constitutional rights and clarify state policies, while not interfering with the lawful responsibilities of federal authorities.

Kaunoa Senior Services to hold new West Maui activities for kūpuna this month

Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, is holding new and ongoing classes and activities this month in West Maui for kūpuna ages 55 and older.

Baldwin High master plan clears state environmental review

Students’ long-standing reliance on neighboring county athletic facilities may soon end at Baldwin High School following a final environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact for the state Department of Education’s master plan for the 42-acre Wailuku campus.

No significant environmental impact found for Waikapū sewer and water upgrades

Maui County officials issued a final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for a $6 million project to install 5,800 feet of sewer lines and replace aging waterlines for approximately 100 lots in Waikapū.

Dept. of the Attorney General: Conviction secured under new habitual unlicensed driver law

The Hawaiʻi Attorney General’s office brought these charges in light of Michael Johnson’s 17 prior convictions for Driving Without a License within the last five years.

Hanohano ʻO Haleakalā: an evening of education, testimony and solidarity, March 11

Community members across Maui are invited to gather on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for Hanohano ʻO Haleakalā, a special community event created to provide space for education, dialogue, and testimony regarding the proposed AMOS STAR project on Haleakalā.

Small Business Regulatory Review Board to conduct its first meeting on Maui, March 19

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Small Business Regulatory Review Board will conduct its next monthly meeting on Maui on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. at the Kalana O Maui Building, 200 S. High St., Ninth Floor, in Wailuku. It will also be available on Zoom. This […]

Resident dies, found in closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

A 33-year-old Hawaiʻi man has died after being found in a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park last week. Park officials say the volcano was not erupting at the time of the incident.

Islands Hospice donates $5K to nonprofit supporting sustainable living

Supply assistant and hospice aide Honey Pahia of Maui was selected as the newest Makana Pono, or purposeful giving, awardee and directed her $5,000 award to the Kaialahui Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to building resilient, self-sufficient communities through sustainable living, food cultivation and essential survival skills.

Friends of Haleakalā National Park call for crater volunteers

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous two-night backpacking service trip into Haleakalā National Park’s Wilderness Areas from Tuesday to Thursday, March 17 to 19.  

‘Living laboratory’: UH Hilo genetics students visit traditional Hawaiian fishpond

Students of the lab class worked with community stewards of Kaumaui, a loko iʻa in the community on the south side of Hilo Bay on the Big Island, to help with restoration and preservation efforts and collect water samples for DNA testing back on campus as part of their semester-long experiment.

Instagram video series celebrates ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi with closer look at musical lexicon

“Hiʻona Haku Mele,” Lum’s new Instagram video series, invites people to explore the poetic soul of Hawaiian music, going beyond conversational speech to uncover the unique lexical phrases that make mele, or songs, distinct.

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Kahului Airport’s main runway built during World War II prioritized for first reconstruction project
Monday Morning MIL: 3 wrestlers from Moloka‘i, Baldwin, Lahainaluna win state championships
Maui’s overtourism hotspots Road to Hāna, Honolua Bay targeted for relief under new management plan
Community skeptical of golf course owner’s proposal to buy West Maui water system

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Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections
Hawaiian Moment — Puʻu Kekaʻa, Hill of the rumble (as in thunder)

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Small Business Regulatory Review Board to conduct its first meeting on Maui, March 19

STEMworks celebrates Maui engineers during student event

Territorial Savings appoints Long Vo as Managing Director, Head of Branch Banking

The Westin Maui Promotes Eric Frankum to Director of Marketing

‘Family Night Out’ brings food trucks and local businesses to The Dunes at Maui Lani, March 21

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Celebrate Prince Kūhiō Friday, March 27 at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center

Wailuku First Friday features Namaka Pauole and Josh Kahula, March 6

The Shops at Wailea, March music lineup: Nevah Too Late, Rama Camarillo and Anthony Pfluke

ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu royal society honors 258th birthday of Queen Kaʻahumanu

‘Family Night Out’ brings food trucks and local businesses to The Dunes at Maui Lani, March 21

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Montage Kapalua Bay re-opens The Hideaway
Tobi’s Poke & Shave Ice opens second location at Kukui Mall in Kīhei
Locally made food and products on display at Food and Product Innovation Network Day
Maui Land & Pineapple to host Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Valentine’s Day
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Maui’s median single-family home prices increase to $1.4 million in January
Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offers new incentives to further lower costs for first-time homebuyers
Inspiring Hui Waiwai 2026 shows that innovation yields results in housing affordability
Leadership transition at RESCO Inc.

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Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 20
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali to host Whale Talks on Tuesdays in February and March
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui
Montage Kapalua Bay kicks off 2026 with on-property experiences

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Bridging gap between funding and ʻāina stewardship: 5 organizations selected for first-of-its-kind hubs

The five regional hubs are across the moku/hui moku (districts) of West Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island).

3 men arrested following firearms incident near Kailua-Kona residence

The residence where the gunshots were coming from is located in close proximity to a school and numerous homes in a nearby subdivision.

County bill to cap private parking rates in Historic Kailua Village postponed to consult lawyers

The measure proposes three hours of free parking and a cap on hourly and daily rates at privately owned lots in the Historic Kailua Village.

Hospitality company operating 4 Big Island restaurants shift to employee ownership plan

Employees at Luana Hospitality Group restaurants – Huggo’s, On the Rocks, Kai Eats + Drinks and Lava Lava Beach Club – now have a stake in the company’s future success.

Youth Art Series celebrates arts education with second annual festival next week

The East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center is hosting the second Youth Art Series Festival featuring live performances and art activities in Hilo on March 14.

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Big Island resident dies after being rescued from closed area inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

The Big Island incident remains under investigation.

Kupu ʻĀina Corps seeking applicants for open positions throughout Hawaiian Islands

The conservation and environmental education nonprofit has opportunities on all islands with new host sites.

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 04, 2026

Surface high pressure northeast of the state will continue to bring locally breezy easterly trade winds today. Brief passing showers will favor mainly windward...

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 04, 2026

Surface high pressure northeast of the state will continue to bring locally breezy easterly trade winds today. Brief passing showers will favor mainly windward...

Kauai Surf Forecast for March 04, 2026

A small northwest swell will continue to decline through Thursday. A new small overlapping west-northwest swell will arrive late Thursday and hold through the...