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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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Our Mission

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.

Mission Statement

Who We Are

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.

Our Values

How to Help

Become a patron or a regular donor to contribute to the revitalization of Maui’s journalism scene. Your contributions help us deliver crucial news coverage that directly benefits our local community.

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As we get closer to our launch date, stay in-the-know with the latest happenings around the Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative.

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Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.Walter Cronkite

Promoting Civic Engagement in the Aloha State

We envision a Hawai’i where every resident is empowered with the civic information they need to become full participants in our democracy and society.

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Be a part of the movement to rebuild local news on Maui. Sharing our mission amplifies our collective voice for change.


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