CORRECTION: The outage is expected to impact about 11% of HECO customers on the island.
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Posted inMaui
South Maui Growth Plan: More Delays Expected
The county is years overdue in updating its vision for the resource-stretched area.
Posted inMaui
2026 Hawai’i Election: State House District 14
Candidates Sne Patel, Elle Cochran and Pa’ele Kiakona joined us to talk about rebuilding Lahaina, small businesses and more.
Posted inMaui
2026 Hawai‘i Election: Maui County Mayor
Candidates Yuki Lei Sugimura and Richard Bissen joined us to talk about Bill 9, water systems and more.
Posted inHawaiʻi Fires
Residents Near Maui Wildfires Show Elevated Metals Linked To Impacted Lung Health, Study Says
A study of 1,400 adults found higher internal metal levels associated with respiratory harm up to a year and a half after the fires.
Posted inStorms 2026
Protect Yourself: Scams Surge When Disaster Hits, Even In Hawaiʻi
Contractor fraud and misconduct can be rampant after storms and fires. Experts share tips for communities in recovery mode.
Posted inElections 2026
Lightning Round Q&A: Maui County Mayoral Candidates
The county’s top mayoral contenders have seconds to make their pitches. Who has your vote?
Posted inStorms 2026
These Trees Wreaked Havoc During Storms. Hawaiʻi Is Fed Up
As the islands brace for yet another hurricane, community members push for better management of albizia and other fast-growing invasive species that break easily.
Posted inEnvironment
Maui Residents Anxious About More Military Telescopes Atop Haleakalā
The final environmental and cultural review is expected by the end of the year.