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Candlelight vigil set Tuesday evening to highlight aloha, unity and peace
Maui County will host a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 for residents to join in shared commitment to aloha, unity, peace and compassion. The event will be held on the Kalana O Maui front lawn at 200 S. High St. in Wailuku.
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Hawaiʻi officials worry bills to help property owners with coastal erosion could put public beaches at risk
A proposal in the State Legislature calls for lifting the current ban on private shoreline hardening to allow minimal use to help property owners.
Hirono joins colleagues in demanding ICE halt actions against children
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi joined Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and eight colleagues in writing a letter urging the Trump Administration to halt enforcement actions against minors and develop policies aimed at protecting them.
High court clears path for $4 billion wildfire settlement payments
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that insurance companies cannot intervene in the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, removing a legal hurdle for thousands of survivors awaiting compensation.
Volcano Watch — Handling the pressure: what gases trapped inside crystals tell us
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea.
HCF’s Maui Strong Fund and House Maui program award $6M to expand housing pathways for wildfire survivors
Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced a combined award of $6.34 million to Hawaiian Community Assets to expand the Ua Hale A‘ela program, a transformative initiative providing safe, affordable housing and clear pathways to homeownership for families affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.
Lahaina: Maui native to debut new hana keaka on rebuilding after wildfires
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will debut Lele Wale, a new hana keaka (Hawaiian theatre work) that takes audiences on a journey of community rebuilding in the wake of the Lahaina wildfires. The production honors those who were lost, those who survived, and those who still carry the weight of rebuilding on Maui. Performances run March 4–8 in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at Kennedy Theatre.
Action 4 Animals, community turn out to walk in solidarity with Buddhist monks on journey of peace
The cold, wet and rainy day in Volcano didn’t stop any of those who participated in the nonprofit’s Aloka the Peace Dog Walk for Peace this past weekend from showing their support for compassion, love and peace.
UH System reaches 20% of net-zero energy goal
In 2025, the University of Hawaiʻi System has achieved 20.49% of its goal to become net-zero, according to a recent report submitted to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. The target is for all 10 UH campuses to produce as much renewable energy as they consume by Jan. 1, 2035.
Hawaiʻi DHS announces extension of Disaster Case Management Program
The program was launched in November of 2023, following the devastating Maui wildfires, to ensure that survivors could access the resources and support needed on their paths to recovery. To date, the DCMP has helped more than 6,800 survivors access the help they need, connecting them with services worth more than $163 million.
Governor Green considers nominees for Judicial vacancy
Gov. Josh Green announced that he has received the list of nominees to fill the Intermediate Court of Appeals vacancy for an Associate Judge.
Hale Kau Kau provides 6,000 meals on Maui in January, setting new record
Hale Kau Kau provided nearly 6000 meals to homebound elderly and disabled Maui residents as well as to those with food insecurity in the month of January, according to Board President Barry Rosenfeld.
Homesteader becomes first Molokaʻi driver to complete new MEO commercial driver program
A Hawaiian Homes homesteader who recently returned to Molokaʻi is the first resident to obtain a commercial driver’s license in a new Maui Economic Opportunity training program on the island.
County hosting Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 20 at Kalana O Maui Building
The public is invited to a Chinese New Year celebration, including lion dancers and martial arts, at 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2026, on the front lawn of the County of Maui Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.
Hirono joins push for $130 billion to modernize public schools
US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined colleagues in introducing legislation to create a $130 billion federal fund for school infrastructure, aiming to repair aging facilities and upgrade digital access for students nationwide. The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 would provide $100 billion in direct grants and $30 billion in tax credit bonds over five years. […]
Open house Feb. 25 on new water conservation rules that take effect March 1
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply invites the public to a community open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, to learn about recent amendments to Maui County’s Water Use Conservation rules, which take effect March 1, 2026.
Schatz secures $1 million earmark to improve Molokaʻi Airport
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i secured $1 million in congressionally directed spending in this year’s appropriations deal for Moloka‘i Airport.
Pilina commemorates two years of connection with an anniversary pāʻina
Fairmont Kea Lani invites the community to gather and celebrate as Pilina marks its second anniversary with an unforgettable evening of music, food, and connection on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 6–10 p.m. The anniversary celebration is free and open to the public, with an optional ticketed VIP experience available for guests seeking an elevated, front-row culinary encounter.
Toastmasters Area 3 hosts free Open House in Wailuku
Toastmasters Area 3 invites the community to attend a special Open House on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium, 95 Mahalani Street, Wailuku. This event is free and open to the public.
Bill advances for disclosure and safeguards on conversational AI services in Hawaiʻi
The bill requires that sites provide clear disclosure when users are interacting with artificial intelligence rather than humans, with heightened safeguards for minors.
