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Suspect in Ha‘ikū break-ins indicted on federal drug charges

A federal indictment has charged 36-year-old German Zboron with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, the US Department of Justice announced Friday as part of the results of a nationwide crackdown on child sex predators. The charges against Zboron, who was recently arrested in connection with a series of residential break-ins in Ha‘ikū, […]

Atelier Gallery to open new exhibition in Wailea featuring Maui-based artists

Atelier Gallery in Wailea will open a new exhibition, “Weavers of Enchantment,” on Dec. 27, featuring work by Maui-based artists Carolina Manchester, Christina DeHoff and Stephanie Sachs. The exhibition will run through Jan. 31.

Musician Eric Gilliom premieres ‘Hawaiʻi Music Legend Series’ on Akakū, Christmas Week

Master musician, award-winning performer, and creative force Eric Gilliom will light up Akakū’s Cable Channel 55 all Christmas week, Monday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 28, with the world television premiere of the sensational Hawaiʻi Music Legend Series. Produced by Akakū Maui Community Media, the series features Gilliom as host—performing and talking story alongside an extraordinary lineup of Hawaiʻi music […]

Waialua Bar & Café brings local flavors to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and its food and beverage concessionaire partner HMSHost celebrated the grand opening Waialua Bar & Cafe in Terminal 1 of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Lawmakers cite Haleakalā impacts in call to address National Park staffing

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, including Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-01), is urging Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to address staff shortages at national parks and refrain from further workforce reductions, citing impacts on visitor safety, park operations and economies of neighboring “gateway” communities.

UH researchers find drug resistance not end of line for cancer patients

University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that switching the type of drug attached to the antibody in breast cancer treatments could restore benefit after resistance.

US Navy ordered to provide information on potential harm to Guam’s wildlife

Guam is home to many imperiled species found nowhere else on Earth, including the ababang, or eight spot butterfly, a rare native insect that depends on intact forest habitat and healthy native plant communities to survive.

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.

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

Atelier Gallery to open new exhibition in Wailea featuring Maui-based artists

Musician Eric Gilliom premieres ‘Hawaiʻi Music Legend Series’ on Akakū, Christmas Week

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

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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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 20, 2025

Showers and thunderstorms will continue into tonight, mainly over western islands. Light southeast surface winds will give way to increasing trade winds...

POLICE: Avoid area near ʻAʻama Street in Hawaiian Beaches

Police activity in the area is expected during the next several hours.

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 20, 2025

The current north northwest swell will remain elevated through this evening and keep surf just shy of High Surf Advisory (HSA) criteria along north facing...

State expedites emergency repairs on Hawaiʻi Belt Road between Wainaku, Hakalau

Emergency repairs on Hawaiʻi Belt Road will begin Monday between Wainaku and Hakalau to address severe roadway distress and preserve access on this vital state highway

Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority honored as Financial Ally Goal Achiever

Better Buildings & Better Plants partners saved more than $24 billion in energy costs to date, and financial allies extended $41 billion for projects that improve energy performance.

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Hawai‘i State Energy Office launching new training program to build energy workforce

The new Training for Residential Energy Contractors program, going live in January 2026, will provide hands-on instruction and nationally recognized certifications for contractors, builders and tradespeople throughout Hawai‘i.

Kauaʻi Bus will remove temporary bus stop Monday

Permanent stops at Kīlauea Food Mart and across the street will reopen Monday.

Inclement weather shuts Kīlauea HI5 redemption center

Kīlauea's HI-5 Redemption Center is closed today, due to severe weather, but alternative locations in Kapaʻa and Līhuʻe remain available with adjusted hours.

Road and lane closures are set for smaller roads in Puhi subdivision beginning Monday

Road closures set for the smaller roads with cul-de-sacks in the Puhi subdivision in Līhuʻe will not prohibit access to properties from Dec. 22 to Jan. 30.

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.