Investigation into illegal poaching on private ranch land in Haʻikū nets two arrests
Wailuku woman reported missing by concerned family member
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Edina Napreljac, 41, of Wailuku.
J. Walter Cameron Center announces Board leadership transition
The J. Walter Cameron Center announces a leadership transition on its Board of Directors, recognizing the service of outgoing Board President Jeff Ueoka and welcoming Royce Fukuroku as the Center’s new Board President.
Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization hosts free webinar on the national wildfire-insurance crisis
Five organizations will host a free open webinar to address a national insurance crisis, triggered by wildfires across the US over the last 8 to 5 years.
Lee A. Tonouchi named Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate 2026-2029
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, and Hawaiʻi State Public Library System announced the selection of Lee A. Tonouchi as the new Poet Laureate of Hawaiʻi.
New economic analysis: monthly medical cannabis sales in Hawaiʻi total $5.3M
The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s regulated medical cannabis system captures approximately 86-87 percent of all cannabis spending by registered patients and that monthly medical cannabis sales total about $5.3 million.
State Sen. Kidani issues statement following inquiry into her ability to serve
Sen. Michelle N. Kidani released a statement on Wednesday regarding a media inquiry on her ability to serve.
Nominations sought for annual celebration of outstanding Maui County volunteers
HandsOn Maui, the County of Maui Volunteer Center, encourages nominations for the annual Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service, an initiative that highlights residents who actively volunteer to improve their Maui County communities.
Keiki voices ignite Hawaiian Language Month at the University of Hawaiʻi
Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) is observed each Pepeluali (February), and the University of Hawaiʻi is hosting a series of events to uplift Hawaiʻi’s native tongue. This year’s UH-sponsored events are underway. An Ola Ka ʻĪ event is planned on Maui on Feb. 14, 2026.
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a new partnership to expand the Keiki Whale Watch program, significantly increasing access to hands-on ocean education for Maui students in grades 2-8.
Rep. Tokuda holds agriculture listening session in Kula ahead of Farm Bill
US Rep. Jill Tokuda recently held a series of agriculture listening sessions across Hawaiʻi to hear directly from farmers, ranchers, and producers about the challenges facing local agriculture and food systems in advance of a potential markup of a Farm Bill in the House Committee on Agriculture.
Maui MPO seeking new Executive Director
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting applications for its Executive Director position.
Hawaiʻi launches statewide pre-eviction mediation filing program
This week Thursday marks the launch of a new statewide Pre-Eviction Mediation Filing Program. The two-year pilot requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing residential eviction cases involving non-payment of rent.