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2024 Maui Election:

Got your ballot in the mail but unsure who to vote for? Check out what candidates for the Maui County Council had to say on key issues like the fire recovery, housing, the economy and more. All council candidates were given the opportunity to respond.

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Controversial $13M Nāpili home now offering partial ownership to buyers
Monday Morning Maui Sports: BYU could be last stop in Baldwin alum’s college football coaching journey
As demand for organic food rises, federal program to help local farmers transition is cut short
Haleakalā telescope opponents show up in droves, but hold little hope the military is listening
Who should get first crack at water licenses in Hawaiʻi? This bill wants it to be the counties
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Kamehameha Maui’s Cruz Storer wins two state swim titles, each in record fashion
Air Force advances plans to build 7 more telescopes on Haleakalā as fuel spill cleanup continues
Popular ‘Understanding West Maui’ video series spotlights history, people who shaped the community
Hawaiʻi officials worry bills to help property owners with coastal erosion could put public beaches at risk
As artificial intelligence evolves at warp speed, Maui educators, students working to ‘stay on top of things’
Monday Morning Maui Sports: After losses in girls state basketball tournament, MIL champs Maui and Lānaʻi hungry to return next season
Bankruptcy filing leaves fate of Pā‘ia businessman’s properties in limbo
State unveils plans to improve popular Māla Boat Ramp in Lahaina
Kapalua residents oppose water rate increases and other new charges
With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address a long list of environment-related needs
Monday Morning MIL: Aika Swanson, Sacha Salem battle to end of high school swimming careers
‘Amazing story:’ Maui’s Lyon Farrell to compete for New Zealand at Winter Olympics — in snowboarding
Trade wars take toll on Maui farmers and ranchers already battling deer and drought
Restoring sand dunes could save Maui’s north shore, one of Hawaiʻi’s most eroded coastlines
Monday Morning MIL: Naiara Bal follows in her family’s footsteps as she leaves impressive legacy at Maui High
As tension over immigration crackdown grows, community groups help Maui immigrants know their rights, deal with ICE
Maui boys volleyball team beats Oʻahu powerhouse to win title at TransPacific Championships
Maui waterman Archie Kalepa leading safety clinics for high school surfing coaches as competition goes statewide
With ‘tougher session’ ahead, Maui Nui lawmakers strategize on seeking funding for fire recovery, housing
Monday Morning MIL: King Kekaulike boys, Baldwin girls clinch soccer championships
Oceanside property owners on Lahaina’s Front Street face dilemma: Sell to Maui County or wait to rebuild?
Maui’s major winter attraction – the humpback whales — are back, drawing visitors to recovering tourism industry
Prominent kalo farmer Bobby Pahia to run for Maui County Council seat in race that could impact power balance
The Naylor Theatre, the ‘Jewel of Wailuku,’ is this philanthropist’s latest gift to Maui
FEMA housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors extended 18 days while yearlong extension under review
Monday Morning MIL: Seabury Hall boys appear ready to defend state basketball title
With rising seas, erosion threatening Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center, plans are underway to build new one
PGA Tour working on downsized schedule for 2027, leaving Hawaiʻi’s The Sentry, Sony Open in limbo
Maui County Council Vice Chair Sugimura to challenge incumbent Bissen in 2026 election for mayor
Hawaiʻi wildfire plan in the works in conjunction with expansion of new state fire marshal’s office
Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin boys basketball relies on family feeling for success
Kaho‘olawe Nine protest helped spark rebirth of sacred island 50 years ago today
With FEMA housing deadline for Lahaina fire survivors 39 days away, state officials hope for an extension
Draft guidelines aim to streamline complex rebuilding in Lahaina’s business district
‘Ohana Strong’s mission to save clothes and toys helped save its volunteers, too
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