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Additional strengthening forecast for Category 1 Hurricane Fausto
Hurricane Fausto gained strength over the last 24 hours, becoming a Category I system on Monday afternoon. With maximum winds sustained at 75 mph, additional strengthening is expected to resume later today and continue through Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
FEMA approves nearly $3 million in post-disaster funding, including Hawai‘i, Guam and CNMI
Nearly $1.6 million to Maui County Department of Public Works for emergency protective measures as a result of the Maui wildfires, FEMA reported.
Native plants for sale from state Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Gardeners, landscapers and anyone looking to purchase seedlings on Maui or Hawaiʻi Island can now shop online for native and non-invasive plants grown in state nurseries managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Heroic Maui couple Chrissy and Emma win $1.1 million on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
Married Maui boat captains Chrissy Lovitt and Emma Nelson walked away with a $1.1 million win during Monday nightʻs episode of NBC’s hit game show “The Wall.” The two are credited with taking heroic action during the devastating Lahaina fires in August of 2023.
Maui County unemployment rises to 3.2% in June as statewide job losses continue
Maui County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.2% in June, up from 2.5% in May, according to not-seasonally adjusted figures released Monday by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Inaugural Wailuku Film Festival draws thousands, organizers say
An audience watches a Wailuku Film Festival screening at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Courtesy photo
Camp for Cancer Recovery registrations open through July 25 at Camp Olowalu
Maui Cancer Resources is accepting registrations through July 25 for its first Camp for Cancer Recovery, a free weekend retreat for adults currently undergoing cancer treatment.
Standup paddle boarder rescued off Keālia boardwalk
Ocean Safety crews rescued a standup paddle boarder offshore of the Keālia Pond boardwalk on Sunday. The incident was reported at 8:32 a.m. on July 19, 2026.
Overnight road work planned at intersection of Kamehameha Ave. and Wākea Ave. in Kahului
HI-Built, LLC will conduct road work in conjunction with the County of Maui Department of Public Works from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Visitor to Maui airlifted after suffering an injury during a fall at Pipiwai Trail in East Maui
A 62-year-old visitor was airlifted to safety after suffering injuries in a fall while hiking on the Pipiwai Trail in the Kīpahulu area of East Maui on Friday afternoon.
Maui jury convicts man on 16 counts of sexual assault against a child
A 49-year-old Lahaina man was found guilty of eight counts each of first degree sexual assault and third degree sexual assault following a two-week trial. The unanimous verdict against Roberto Omar Morales Andrade, was reached on July 16, 2026, after less than two hours of deliberations in 2nd Circuit Court.
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Head-on collision leaves 1 dead on Hawai‘i Island
This is the 19th traffic fatality of 2026 compared to 14 this same time last year.
Summer Jam event aims to strengthen community, stop stigma of substance abuse
Big Island Substance Abuse Council is hosting the 12th annual Summer Jam from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Francis Wong Stadium parking lot.
Veterans, service members invited to attend the 72nd annual Hilo Orchid Show for free this weekend
The 72nd Hilo Orchid Show is set to take place from July 24-26 at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, featuring a dazzling array of orchids and engaging activities for all attendees.
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Hawaiʻi Department of Education sends out its policies as the 2026-2027 school year looms two weeks away
Students across Hawaiʻi are set to return to school on August 3, armed with new guidelines, including a statewide cellphone policy that restricts usage during school hours.
Public summit to advance colorectal cancer prevention and control in Hawaiʻi
Learn more about the second leading cancer in Hawaiʻi during the Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 24 in-person or virtually.
Innovative ‘geothermometer’ sheds light on Hawaiian volcano history
New groundbreaking research from the University of Hawai‘i challenges previous beliefs as it reveals that the Hawaiian mantle plume has significantly heated over 47 million years.
