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Revitalizing
Local Journalism on the Valley Isle

Trusted local journalism matters more than ever. HJI was built to drive meaningful change by informing and empowering the Maui community. We believe a more engaged, better informed, more civically aware community will lead to a more equitable and prosperous Hawai’i for everyone.

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January 15, 2026

Prominent kalo farmer Bobby Pahia to run for Maui County Council seat in race that could impact power balance

January 14, 2026

The Naylor Theatre, the ‘Jewel of Wailuku,’ is this philanthropist’s latest gift to Maui

January 12, 2026

FEMA housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors extended 18 days while yearlong extension under review

January 12, 2026

Monday Morning MIL: Seabury Hall boys appear ready to defend state basketball title

January 11, 2026

With rising seas, erosion threatening Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center, plans are underway to build new one

January 10, 2026

PGA Tour working on downsized schedule for 2027, leaving Hawaiʻi’s The Sentry, Sony Open in limbo

January 09, 2026

Maui County Council Vice Chair Sugimura to challenge incumbent Bissen in 2026 election for mayor

January 07, 2026

Hawaiʻi wildfire plan in the works in conjunction with expansion of new state fire marshal’s office

January 05, 2026

Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin boys basketball relies on family feeling for success

January 04, 2026

Kaho‘olawe Nine protest helped spark rebirth of sacred island 50 years ago today

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We aim to support a diverse, informed and engaged community on Maui and across Hawai’i through professional, fact-based journalism, empowering people to find solutions that make our home a better place.

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We are a Maui-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of longtime local media professionals who are committed to ethical journalism that serves the community.

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