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The Board of Land and Natural Resources has unanimously approved a new, 25-year lease for Kaheawa Wind Power I, allowing the continued operation of the existing wind energy facility in West Maui.

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New lease approved for Kaheawa Wind Power I
The Board of Land and Natural Resources has unanimously approved a new, 25-year lease for Kaheawa Wind Power I, allowing the continued operation of the existing wind energy facility in West Maui.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Maui OnStage will present its inaugural Ghost Light Awards next month to recognize the artists, volunteers and productions that brought theatrical magic to 2025 stage season.
Maui OnStage to present inaugural Ghost Light Awards
Maui OnStage will present its inaugural Ghost Light Awards next month to recognize the artists, volunteers and productions that brought theatrical magic to 2025 stage season.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes the community to a full year of free events, offering regular opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy entertainment, cultural programming, and family activities at the center.

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Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces 2026 schedule of free monthly events
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes the community to a full year of free events, offering regular opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy entertainment, cultural programming, and family activities at the center.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Pacific Resource Partnership announced the release of the 2026 edition of the Hawaiʻi Directory of Public Officials, a free comprehensive guide to help residents connect with their elected leaders and stay engaged in the legislative process. 

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New Hawaiʻi directory helps residents connect with elected leaders
Pacific Resource Partnership announced the release of the 2026 edition of the Hawaiʻi Directory of Public Officials, a free comprehensive guide to help residents connect with their elected leaders and stay engaged in the legislative process. 
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January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The Hawaiian Council announced Thursday the launch of a new lending initiative aimed at helping residents establish credit and improve financial stability.
Program offers loans to assist with building credit
The Hawaiian Council announced Thursday the launch of a new lending initiative aimed at helping residents establish credit and improve financial stability. The Koa Credit Builder Loan Program offers approved participants a $2,500 loan with a repayment term of up to 30 months. According to the organization, the program charges an interest rate of 8% […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on ʻIanuali (January) 20–22 for the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit. The event was a gathering centered on culture, place and shared kuleana (responsibility) to Hawaiʻi and its future.
Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit focuses on culture, place and shared kuleana
Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on ʻIanuali (January) 20–22 for the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit. The event was a gathering centered on culture, place and shared kuleana (responsibility) to Hawaiʻi and its future.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Whale Tales 2026, a Maui-based ocean conservation event, celebrates its 20th anniversary this February at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua featuring Nainoa Thompson, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Jean-Michel Cousteau, and more.

Photo: Whale Tales (File 2025) PC: Flip Nicklin, Minden Pictures. NMFS Permit #19225
Whale Trust celebrates 25 years of marine conservation at Whale Tales 2026, Feb. 19-23
Whale Tales 2026, a Maui-based ocean conservation event, celebrates its 20th anniversary this February at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua featuring Nainoa Thompson, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Jean-Michel Cousteau, and more.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Mayor Richard Bissen will join the state's other three mayors in making presentations Monday afternoon before members of the Senate Ways and Means and House Finance committees at the State Capitol.
Mayor Bissen to make annual appearance with Hawai‘i mayors before state lawmakers
Mayor Richard Bissen will join the state’s other three mayors in making presentations Monday afternoon before members of the Senate Ways and Means and House Finance committees at the State Capitol. Aside from Bissen, the other mayors scheduled to appear are Honolulu City and County Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda and Kaua‘i […]
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January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites residents to attend a free presentation on reducing wildfire risk to homes, neighborhoods and communities across Maui Nui at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Morgado Hall in Kahului.

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Free event on reducing wildfire risks to homes, communities Feb. 11 in Kahului
The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites residents to attend a free presentation on reducing wildfire risk to homes, neighborhoods and communities across Maui Nui at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Morgado Hall in Kahului.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi announced operational plans Saturday for Maui County ahead of an open-ended strike by unionized health care workers scheduled to begin Monday.
Kaiser Permanente releases Maui pharmacy closure details ahead of Monday strike
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi announced operational plans Saturday for Maui County ahead of an open-ended strike by unionized health care workers scheduled to begin Monday. While the health provider states all medical facilities will remain open, patients on Maui should expect disruptions to pharmacy services at several locations. The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health […]
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January 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Pacific Whale Foundation celebrates its 45th anniversary in conjunction with the return of World Whale Day, marking a full week of community, culture, and conservation from Feb. 9-15, 2026 on Maui.

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Pacific Whale Foundation celebrates 45 years of whale research, Feb. 9-15
Pacific Whale Foundation celebrates its 45th anniversary in conjunction with the return of World Whale Day, marking a full week of community, culture, and conservation from Feb. 9-15, 2026 on Maui.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Maui Public Art Corps is developing a new pop-up performance rooted in intergenerational community storytelling through Hui Mo‘olelo, its signature public art and storytelling program created in partnership with the County of Maui and Cultural Consultant Sissy Lake-Farm.

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Intergenerational community stories shape new pop-up performance in Wailuku
Maui Public Art Corps is developing a new pop-up performance rooted in intergenerational community storytelling through Hui Mo‘olelo, its signature public art and storytelling program created in partnership with the County of Maui and Cultural Consultant Sissy Lake-Farm.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The feisty Aloha Volleyball Association's Under-14 boys team on Maui earned a spot in the AAU national tournament in Florida after its come-from-behind championship victory over Spike and Serve Volleyball Club of Oʻahu.

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Maui boys volleyball team beats Oʻahu powerhouse to win title at TransPacific Championships
With the title, the Aloha Volleyball Association's Under-14 boys team qualifies for a spot in the AAU national tournament in July in Florida.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The Maui County Council will accept public testimony next month regarding proposed changes to building height limits for new construction within the Lahaina National Historic Landmark District.
Council to hold hearing on Lahaina building heights bill
The Maui County Council will accept public testimony next month regarding proposed changes to building height limits for new construction within the Lahaina National Historic Landmark District.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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A new protocol for disposing of damaged lithium-ion batteries, developed by Maui County officials in the wake of the 2023 wildfires, is now being recommended by federal regulators as a preferred standard for handling such hazardous waste.
County pioneers ‘Maui Method’ for safe disposal of hazardous lithium-ion batteries
A new protocol for disposing of damaged lithium-ion batteries, developed by Maui County officials in the wake of the 2023 wildfires, is now being recommended by federal regulators as a preferred standard for handling such hazardous waste. Known as the “Maui Method,” the process involves submerging damaged batteries — specifically those from electric and hybrid […]
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January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Federal housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors has been extended through February 2027, providing relief to nearly 1,000 households that were facing an impending cutoff.
FEMA temporary housing assistance extended to February 2027 for wildfire survivors
Federal housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors has been extended through February 2027, providing relief to nearly 1,000 households that were facing an impending cutoff.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is doubling the size of its Social Impact Investment Fund to $20 million, a move intended to increase accessible capital for affordable housing, food systems and small business lending across the state, including Maui County.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation doubles investment fund to support housing, food systems
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is doubling the size of its Social Impact Investment Fund to $20 million, a move intended to increase accessible capital for affordable housing, food systems and small business lending across the state, including Maui County.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for February 2026. All registered vessels may enter the Reserve to troll on Feb. 7-8, and 21-22 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).

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Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission announces February trolling schedule
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for February 2026. All registered vessels may enter the Reserve to troll on Feb. 7-8, and 21-22 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).
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January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program this Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 to 10 a.m.
Talk story with Yuk i Lei at Upcountry Farmers Market
Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program this Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 to 10 a.m.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced the completion of its $7.7 million emergency rockfall mitigation work at mile markers 9.7 to 9.9 on Hāna Highway (Route 360) near Waikamoi Stream.

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Hāna Highway $7.7M emergency rockfall mitigation work completed
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced the completion of its $7.7 million emergency rockfall mitigation work at mile markers 9.7 to 9.9 on Hāna Highway (Route 360) near Waikamoi Stream.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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A Lahaina restaurateur has been named a semifinalist for one of the culinary world's most prestigious honors, marking a bright spot for the West Maui dining scene as it recovers from the 2023 wildfires.
Lahaina chef named James Beard Award semifinalist
A Lahaina restaurateur has been named a semifinalist for one of the culinary world's most prestigious honors, marking a bright spot for the West Maui dining scene as it recovers from the 2023 wildfires.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Two visitors were airlifted to safety after rapidly rising waters prevented them from crossing a stream safely and cut them off from their hiking party, Wednesday.

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Two visitors airlifted to safety during flash flooding in East Maui
Two visitors were airlifted to safety after rapidly rising waters prevented them from crossing a stream safely and cut them off from their hiking party, Wednesday.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Maui until 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. At 7:47 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over windward areas of Maui, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over Wailuku.

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Wet weather persists over Maui, Flood Advisory issued until 11 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Maui until 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. At 7:47 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over windward areas of Maui, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over Wailuku.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The Maui County Council Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee will receive updates on eviction mediation and discuss prevention measures for child abuse and human trafficking. The panel will convene at 9 a.m. Monday in the Council Chambers in Wailuku.
Council committee to review eviction mediation, human trafficking prevention
The Maui County Council Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee will receive updates on eviction mediation and discuss prevention measures for child abuse and human trafficking. The panel will convene at 9 a.m. Monday in the Council Chambers in Wailuku.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Soul/R&B legends The Stylistics with special guests The Manhattans in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater, on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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The Stylistics with special guests, The Manhattans at the MACC, Feb. 15
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Soul/R&B legends The Stylistics with special guests The Manhattans in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater, on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM