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Hawaiʻi Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $1 million in 2025 

The Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaiʻi Chapter announced that the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Hawaiʻi campaign raised over one million dollars, marking a milestone made possible by thousands of walkers, donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders across the state.

REALTORS Association of Maui partners to launch KĀKOU homeownership education program

The REALTORS Association of Maui is partnering with the Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center to launch KĀKOU, a new homeownership education program designed specifically for Maui County residents.

Update/complete: Water service outage to impact part of Wailuku overnight

The night repair near 1774 Lower Main St. in Wailuku, originally scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2026, was completed earlier today, Jan. 8, 2026. No overnight water service outage or road closure will occur.

Maui Council sends new hotel zoning for vacation rentals to planning commissions

Maui County Council members voted 8-1 Wednesday to move forward with a proposal to create new hotel zoning districts for thousands of vacation rentals, a measure designed to soften the economic blow of the county’s controversial short-term rental phase-out. The approval of Resolution 25-230 refers a proposed bill to the Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi planning […]

Astronomers reveal hidden lives of early universe’s ultra-massive galaxies

A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust,

State health officials fine Maui businesses $15,000 each for alleged illegal lab testing

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a notice of violation and order against a Scottsdale, Arizona, company and three Hawaiʻi-based entities for allegedly providing illegal direct-to-consumer laboratory testing.

Maui Council honors kumu hula Iola Balubar for 50 years of excellence in hula

The Maui County Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday morning in the Council Chambers honoring kumu hula Iola Balubar for 50 years of excellence in hula and her dedication to the Maui community.

AG defers investigative action to avoid interfering with federal investigation that resulted in convictions of Hawaiʻi lawmakers

The Department of the Attorney General is deferring any investigative action at this time to avoid interference with a publicly documented federal investigation that resulted in the convictions of former Sen. Jamie Kalani English and former Rep. Ty Cullen for Honest Services Wire Fraud in February 2022.

Update/Open: Department of Health closes Maui Beach Ballroom due to cockroach infestation

Update (8:26 a.m., Jan. 16, 2026) The Hawai‘i Department of Health Maui Food Safety Branch issued Maui Beach Ballroom a green placard on Jan. 15, 2026, authorizing its reopening after a follow-up inspection showed the cockroach infestation to be eliminated. All areas of harborage and attractant within the kitchen were also observed to be cleaned and repaired.

Mahi Pono announces first commercial harvest of Hawaiʻi-grown mandarins

A portion of the initial harvest will be distributed to select schools across the state, helping provide Hawaiʻi’s keiki with fresh, locally grown fruit.  In addition, Mahi Pono mandarins will be available for purchase under Mahi Pono’s “Maui Harvest” brand at select local retailers, including Island Grocery Depot on Maui, KTA Super Stores on Hawai‘i Island, and commissary stores on O‘ahu.

Kapalua Tennis Garden announces tennis, pickleball programming and rates

Kapalua Tennis Garden has announced its visitor tennis and pickleball programming and rates. The facility offers membership options, drop-in play, clinics and private lessons for players of all skill levels.

Aloha Pacific FCU makes 10-year investment in UH Esports, new arena set for 2027

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has entered into a 10-year partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, pledging significant financial support to advance the university’s esports program.

Annual reports due for Hawaiʻi businesses

The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division is reminding businesses to file their annual business reports. The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due.

Ocean rescue: Paddler airlifted two miles offshore of Spreckelsville

A Maui man was airlifted to safety after becoming separated from his outrigger canoe offshore of Spreckelsville on Tuesday afternoon. The incident was reported at 4:17 p.m. on Jan. 6, along the north shore between Pāʻia and Kahului.

Hawai‘i jobless rate dips to 2.2%; Maui County rate at 2.6% in November

Hawaiʻi’s statewide unemployment rate remained lower than the national average in November 2025.

Hawaiʻi wildfire plan in the works in conjunction with expansion of new state fire marshal’s office

These efforts are at the top of the state’s list of 10 priorities for improving wildfire prevention after the deadly and destructive blaze on Maui in 2023.

Puʻunēnē Avenue widening projected for completion by end of March

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation expects to complete the widening of Puʻunēnē Avenue by the end of March 2026, marking a significant milestone for relieving traffic congestion in Central Maui.

Sentry donates $1M to Maui nonprofits: Beneficiaries include Maui United Way, Maui Food Bank and Aloha Pu‘u Kukui

Sentry is donating $1 million to three Maui-based nonprofit organizations in recognition of their vital contributions to community well-being, environmental restoration, and the island’s continuing recovery.

Tradewind Group announces CFO transition and new strategic role

Tradewind Group today announced the appointment of Vinodh “Vin” Krishnamoorthy as vice president and chief financial officer. Krishnamoorthy succeeds Nolan Kawano, who will transition into the newly created position of vice president of strategic initiatives.

Restoration now complete at Olowalu temporary wildfire debris storage site

USACE led the major operation requiring clearance of roughly 400,000 tons of wildfire debris. Debris transfer to the temporary Olowalu site, adjacent to a former landfill, from the devastating 2023 wildfires began in January 2024. The transfer from the TDS to the Permanent Disposal Site in Central Maui began June 16, 2025.
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