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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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November 07, 2025

Hawaiʻi urges national transportation secretary to spare state from mandated flights cuts due to federal shutdown

November 05, 2025

Maui Nui community steps up to help federal workers, SNAP recipients affected by government shutdown

November 03, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Seabury Hall girls volleyball team falls to Kapa‘a in Division II state championship match

November 02, 2025

Maui County plans more wells, system upgrades to meet Upcountry’s water issues, growing demand

November 01, 2025

Small businesses shine each year at Hawaiian Airlines’ Made In Maui County Festival

October 31, 2025

After 50 years of promoting golf on Maui, TV analyst Mark Rolfing’s next big shot is trying to save The Sentry

October 29, 2025

From losing her home to chairing Maui housing committee: Tasha Kama leaned on faith and family

October 27, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin football beats Lahainaluna 14-7 to clinch Bears’ first state tournament berth since 2019

October 26, 2025

Group that saved Honolua Bay from development now wants it to become a cultural sanctuary with fewer tourists

October 25, 2025

SNAP benefits to be suspended next month due to federal government shutdown, affecting 18,000 in Maui County

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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