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A new study co-led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and  Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention Center has linked certain common “forever chemicals” to a higher risk of liver disease in adolescents. These synthetic compounds, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, may as much as triple […]

Registration is now open for First Tee – Hawaiʻi’s first programming opportunities of 2026, with youth golf classes offered at four Maui locations.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will debut the Hawai‘i Pavilion at the 2026 Winter FancyFaire taking place Jan. 11–13 at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

US Rep. Jill Tokuda voted Thursday in favor of extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits for three years, a measure which has since passed the US House.

By tracking these signals, scientists hope to learn more about powerful events in the universe, such as black hole formation and collisions between dense stars.

The Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026 returns to the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026. This three-day experience brings together education, wellness, entertainment, and community.

Hale Kau Kau provided a record 5,785 meals in December, according to an announcement from Board President Barry Rosenfeld. The nonprofit organization served 2,419 meals on-site, a total that included its annual Christmas Day lunch. Additionally, volunteers and staff delivered 3,366 meal boxes to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities. Based at St. Theresa Church […]

While the planned two-story youth center will still be in a flood zone, it will be built to withstand the erosion and sea level rise that continues to take its toll along the North Shore of Maui.

The Seabury Hall Performing Arts Department proudly presents “Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.,” a lively and heartwarming adaptation of Barbara Park’s beloved best-selling book series. This family-friendly production will take the stage for one weekend only at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus.

The Hawaiʻi Office of Wellness and Resilience has released a new framework report that will be used to guide the development, implementation and sustainability of peer support services statewide.

The Pasha Group, a major provider of US–Hawaiʻi shipping and logistics services, announced that Cary Davis has joined the company as vice president of government affairs, where he will lead advocacy and corporate communications.

AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.

Maui-based singer-songwriter Gail Swanson has released a new single, “My Mama Marched,” honoring her mother’s activism and rebellious spirit. The song is available on Apple Music and Spotify, along with an official music video on YouTube.

The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club will host Pacific Whale Foundation Development Director Kagan Jenkins at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday in Kīhei.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Human Services are strengthening coordination between the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, to help more families access nutritious food and vital health supports.

While the mid-20th century episodic eruption and current ongoing eruption within the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island share similarities, there also are several differences.

Instead of being on air all week to preview The Sentry golf tournament at the Plantation Course, the 76-year-old Rolfing, a longtime Kapalua resident and analyst for NBC Sports and The Golf Channel, was working many hours behind the scenes to help bring the tournament back to Maui. 

The Maui County Council gave initial approval Wednesday to Bill 168, which is aimed at creating a new real property tax exemption for homes rented at no more than 70% of their fair market value. The fair market rent would be set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, beginning with the tax […]

Ohana Care Maui announces the launch of its new Ohana Care Speaker Series – Insights for Seniors and Families. This free monthly educational workshop series is designed to support seniors, family caregivers and the broader Maui community. 

Grow Aloha, the statewide initiative dedicated to restoring Hawaiʻi’s native plants and our relationships with them, announced the extension of its free, monthly plant adoption program through June 2026.