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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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December 27, 2025

Maui lawyer creates web series in Philippines dialect Ilocano to help the minority language flourish

December 24, 2025

Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl on Christmas Eve features Maui connections for both Hawai’i and Cal teams

December 22, 2025

Monday Morning Maui Sports: Oregon State’s Maui Classic is about more than basketball

December 21, 2025

In a year of federal cuts and fading fire recovery funds, Maui nonprofits hold fast

December 20, 2025

Conservationists want to restore cloud bridge that once brought rain to leeward Haleakalā, Kaho‘olawe

December 19, 2025

High school seniors coordinate architecture, design, construction competition on Maui

December 17, 2025

Maui Land & Pineapple fined $140K for streamflow violations, but can offset penalty with improvements

December 15, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Maui’s Mata‘afa Grove sisters make a statement in first high school wrestling tournament together

December 14, 2025

Kurt Suzuki remembers his Maui roots as he prepares for high-profile job as manager of Los Angeles Angels

December 13, 2025

On-demand ride service could replace least-popular Maui Bus routes

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.

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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.

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