To be a critical resource for Maui, Hawaii that supports and sustains a vibrant, diverse, healthy and informed community through professional and fact-based journalism.
We envision a Hawaii where every resident is empowered with the civic information they need to become full participants in our democracy and society. We believe a more engaged, better informed, more civically aware Hawaii will help bring about a prosperous and more equitable Hawaii for everyone.
Launch HJI with local donor funding and support from Pacific Media Group
Build the core team of local journalists and leadership
Expand HJI with broad donor support and grant funding
Replicate model with Chapters throughout Hawaii (Oahu, Big Island & Kauai)
HJI will operate like a media enterprise with journalists in the form of reporters, editors, video producers, podcast producers, supporting technology and business staff. HJI will also aggressively look to technology via API connections to provide valuable and repeatable content for Maui County. The local news market in Hawaii and especially Maui, is fractured and disappearing creating a local news desert. HJI’s goal is to fill that gap by providing engaging, compelling and journalism to showcase stories and videos about Hawaiian culture, local sports, politics, climate, music, history and tourism.
Be a part of the movement to rebuild local news on Maui. Sharing our mission amplifies our collective voice for change.
Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative
311 Ano Street
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-5566
[email protected]
HJI is a Maui-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to solving critical issues through local journalism. All donations and support for HJI will be used to support its mission.
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