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Posted inOpinion
Beth Fukumoto: In West Maui, Old Rules Of Hawaiʻi Politics Are Unraveling
A Green Party candidate has a chance of prevailing in a part of Maui that seems primed to disrupt the ruling order.
Posted inElections 2026
Big Money Continues To Flow In Hawaiʻi Politics As Election Nears
Gov. Josh Green is spending big, according to the latest campaign reports. On Kauaʻi and Maui, money is also flowing in mayoral contests.
Posted inMaui
Construction Of Military Data Center On Maui Alarms Residents
The nearly $100 million facility would work in conjunction with seven proposed telescopes near the summit of Haleakalā. The lab and data center are expected to be completed early next year.
Posted inHawaiʻi Grown
Federal Regulations Are Crippling Hawaiʻi Farmers, Report Says
A new report from the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs estimates the state could more than double the value of its agricultural industry if federal biosecurity processes were less burdensome.
Posted inMaui
Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past — And The Future
A coral core dating back to the 1700s is helping scientists and reef advocates plan how to protect a Maui “super reef” as it faces a challenging future
Posted inCommunity Health
Too Hot, No Swings: Why Hawaiʻi’s Playgrounds Don’t Hit The Fun Spot
Parents complain too many of Hawaiʻi’s public playgrounds are lacking in shade, whimsy and equipment for kids of all ages.
Posted inMaui
Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council
Marvin Moniz is running against Ashley Awakea Lindsey to fill the seat long held by Council Chair Alice Lee.
Posted inElections 2026
Future Maui Development? Kahului Council Candidates Hold Opposing Views
Carol Lee Kamekona is trying to unseat Kauanoe Batangan on the Maui County Council in the Nov. 3 general election.