Maui News Maui police detective asks AG if he is liable for war crimes by enforcing American…
Maui News Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews sail steadily toward French Polynesia
Maui Council gears up for pivotal vacation rental phase-out bill hearing; Kama asks for ‘aloha’
The Maui County Council anticipates a large turnout of public testimony on the highly controversial vacation rental phase-out bill. Already, the Council has received many written testimonies, then posted on mauicounty.legistar.com as of late Sunday. Bill 9... June 9, 2025 · 6:58 AM UTC
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Former No. 1 NBA draft pick, veteran coaches guide Maui basketball camp
The Just Hoop Maui camp drew 115 youths from the Mainland and Maui for a three-day run at Jon Garcia Gym at Baldwin High School. The camp coaches included Greg Oden, the No. 1 NBA draft pick in 2007...Maui News Monthly volunteer service opportunity at Haleakalā plant nursery set for July 1
Maui News Hawaiʻi keiki face mounting economic strain: State ranks among worst for housing…
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June 9, 2025 · 7:02 PM
Maui police detective asks AG if he is liable for war crimes by enforcing American laws
Attorney General Anne Lopez has received a 10-page letter, with attachments, from Edward Halealoha Ayau who is the attorney representing Maui Police Detective Kamuela Lanakila Mawae. That letter addresses legal concerns regarding the status of Hawaiʻi as an occupied State and potential war crimes being committed by law enforcement officers, according to a news release from Ayau.
June 9, 2025 · 6:16 PM
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews sail steadily toward French Polynesia
Nearly a week since departing Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island, the voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are making steady progress on their sail to French Polynesia, the first international leg that resumes the Moananuiākea Voyage. After six days at sea, the canoes are on course and now approximately halfway to the equator.
June 9, 2025 · 4:56 PM
Monthly volunteer service opportunity at Haleakalā plant nursery set for July 1
Participants will help care for rare, endemic plants being propagated.
June 9, 2025 · 4:14 AM
Maui Council gears up for pivotal vacation rental phase-out bill hearing; Kama asks for ‘aloha’
The Maui County Council anticipates a large turnout of public testimony on the highly controversial vacation rental phase-out bill. Already, the Council has received many written testimonies, then posted on mauicounty.legistar.com as of late Sunday. Bill 9 will be heard beginning at 10 a.m. Monday in the eighth-floor Council Chambers before the Housing and Land […]
June 9, 2025 · 4:01 AM
Hawaiʻi keiki face mounting economic strain: State ranks among worst for housing stability as parental employment security declines
Hawai‘i’s children are being hit hard by housing and job instability, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids are faring in post-pandemic America.
June 9, 2025 · 2:00 AM
USPS hosts hiring events on Maui and Kauaʻi this month
Local postmasters and supervisors will be on hand to discuss job openings and assist candidates with applications for Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) and Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) positions.
June 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Free screening of WWII film at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on June 14
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host a free screening of the award-winning animated film “In This Corner of the World” on Saturday, June 14, as part of its Monthly Movie Matinee series.
June 9, 2025 · 12:00 AM
Island Essence marks 35 years on Maui with sitewide special sale
From June 6 to June 11, customers will receive 30% off all products and a free gift with every order, shipped directly from the company’s Kahului workshop.
June 8, 2025 · 10:00 PM
Farm dinner to support land trusts set July 26 at Mākena Golf & Beach Club
The event will benefit the Hawai‘i Land Trust and the Lahaina Community Land Trust, two organizations working to protect land and support community-rooted stewardship on Maui and across the islands.
June 8, 2025 · 8:00 PM
UH supercomputer study shows coral can’t flee warming, but urgent action can still protect them
Coral reefs are creeping away from the tropics in response to warming oceans, but the pace is too slow to beat the heat and escape impacts of climate change, according to a breakthrough study published June 6 in “Science Advances”.
Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Former No. 1 NBA draft pick, veteran coaches guide Maui basketball camp
June 9, 2025 · 3:00 PM UTC
Recent drownings in Wailea put spotlight on Maui’s longtime issue of too many unguarded beaches
June 8, 2025 · 4:01 PM UTC
As Honoapiʻilani Highway realignment project moves forward, so does plan for coastal land, abandoned roadway
June 6, 2025 · 4:04 PM UTC
Residential building that survived Lahaina fire on Front Street set to reopen later this month
June 5, 2025 · 3:01 PM UTC
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June 4, 2025 · 5:52 PM
Mayor Alameda proclaims Maia Kealoha Day honoring achievements in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
June 3, 2025 · 12:30 AM
Kukui nut takes center stage at Canoe Crop Corner during Wailuku First Friday
Maui Food and Dining
Some like it hot: Lahaina Boy Hot Sauce set for incendiary launch party on June 27
June 3, 2025 · 10:00 PM UTC
Mahi Pono debuts new Maui grown coffee, kicks off summer watermelon season
May 30, 2025 · 1:14 AM UTC
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Maui Real Estate
Key amendments proposed for vacation rental phase-out bill ahead of Council committee hearing
June 5, 2025 · 3:16 AM UTC
Applications now available for Hale O Piʻikea 1 affordable rental housing project in Kīhei
May 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM UTC
Hawai‘i’s homeless rate soars to worst in nation after Lahaina wildfire, UHERO reports
May 14, 2025 · 10:56 PM UTC
Kauai News
Although bacteria rates are rising, federal funding cuts threaten water quality testing
Waikomo Stream at Kōloa Landing, a popular snorkeling spot, was added to the Bacteria Hot Spots list due to a high rate of bacteria found in 90% of the samples.
UH program serving ‘ohana, keiki and kūpuna threatened by federal budget cuts
The SNAP-Ed program could end without federal funding on Sept. 30, ultimately impacting community well-being and food security.
Gov. Green to discuss emerging technologies at panel in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Josh Green joined U.S. Congress members in discussions on emerging technologies and their potential impacts on Hawaiʻi during the Hawaiʻi on the Hill event.
Big Island News
Business Monday: Single mom fulfilling dream to open her own restaurant
Dianna Kahler grew up working in her parents restaurants, beginning at 9 years old as a cashier, and now is on the verge of opening her own eatery.
Statewide partnership expands local food access, supports Hawaiʻi farmers
Ho‘ōla Farms has distributed 58,565 food boxes filled with locally sourced food to underserved communities in East Hawaiʻi through the program "ʻUmeke ʻAi Pono," which ends on July 5.
Fellowship program enables visionary leaders for Hawaiʻi to emerge from all sectors
Trailblazers can apply for the 10th Omidyar Fellows program, an immersive leadership experience that enables Fellows to lead with purpose, mobilize communities, and amplify positive change throughout Hawai‘i.
