Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
The Diddy Combs Case That Entangled Maui Police Chief Has Been Dismissed
Chief John Pelletier was one of several high-profile defendants who were accused of participating in a brutal sexual assault against a California woman.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Mayor Makes Appointment To Fill Vacant Council Seat
Starting. Jan. 1, Kauanoe Batangan will fill the Kahului residency seat left vacant by the late Tasha Kama.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Vacation Rental Bill That Divided Community Is Signed Into Law
The County Council plans to take up a separate measure Friday that could effectively exempt more than half of the affected properties.
Maui County
‘The Maui Method:’ A New Fix For A Major Fire Hazard In Hawaiʻi
Government officials developed a way to deal with tons of electric vehicle batteries left in the aftermath of wildfires and found at illegal dumpsites.
DLNR/2023
When Disaster Strikes, Can Hawaiʻi Feed Itself? More Prep Is Needed
With the Maui fires and Covid pandemic in mind, advocates cite progress in bolstering the food system but recognize there’s work to do.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s Biggest Public Worker Union Makes Early Endorsement For Maui Mayor
Political analysts say the move could deter potential challengers in the race.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Delayed Maui County Grants Leave Local Nonprofits In Limbo
The county says it is tightening up its oversight of public money to prevent fraud and abuse.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database Is Updated. Here’s How To Use It
A few tips can help narrow search results and improve your experience while using this popular online tool.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Recent Government Salary Hikes At The Top Leave Many Public Workers Behind
The latest update to Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database reflects major public-sector wage increases across Hawaiʻi — but not for everyone.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Maui County Council Advances Plan To Phase Out Short-Term Vacation Rentals
The split council will take the legislation up for final reading in two weeks, and plans to hear a separate bill that could effectively exempt many of the roughly 7,000 affected properties.