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The Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative has partnered with MauiNow.com, the leading website for local Maui news and information. Through this partnership, HJI brings fresh perspectives and in-depth journalism to the Maui community.

February 21, 2025

Temporary tiny homes to replace tents at homeless shelter near Kahului Airport

The state says the homes will be converted into a kauhale — a community of tiny homes with shared amenities — though the location has yet to be determined.

February 19, 2025

Maui High’s Swanson wins HHSAA state swim crown for second straight season

Maui High School’s Aika Swanson was the only state swimming champion from the Maui Interscholastic League this season, winning the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday in the K. Mark Takai/HHSAA state swimming and diving championships.

February 17, 2025

Maui County: Lahaina wildfire debris will begin being moved from Olowalu to Central Maui in June

Construction of the permanent site for the Lahaina wildfire and debris is currently underway in Central Maui on recently purchased land and is expected to be completed in June.

February 15, 2025

Maui Style Wrestling began in the 1990s; now it has a pint-size Tulsa Nationals champion

The Sacred Hearts School third-grader won the title last month, the first ever for a Maui wrestler at the prestigious tournament

February 14, 2025

Latest boat grounding raises the question: What can be done to protect Honolua Bay?

Federal laws prevent the state from barring commercial boat activity in the area.

February 14, 2025

County bill advances to allow nonconforming structures in Lahaina to be rebuilt as they were before the wildfires

Planning officials say some residents are waiting for the bill to pass in order to rebuild their properties.

February 10, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Lāna‘i High School girls basketball makes school history at states as pool of talent grows on island

The tiny school has won the last three MIL Division II championships and this year won a championship-round game at the state tournament for the first time

February 09, 2025

With massive flooding in Kīhei wreaking havoc every winter, community wonders: When will things change?

Maui County and the state have done studies on ways to respond to flooding and improve drainage in the areas, but some residents feel they’re not taking fast enough action.

February 08, 2025

Beach restoration, cleanup of abandoned cars among ideas for Olowalu’s coast when highway is realigned

More than 50 community members showed up for a planning meeting for the “Olowalu: The Road to Resilience” study being developed due to the upcoming realignment of Honoapi’ilani Highway from Ukumahame to Olowalu.

February 05, 2025

Olowalu, Ukumehame brace for change with state’s plan to move coastal highway inland to combat sea level rise

The $160 million project is part of a yearslong effort to move Honoapi’ilani Highway away from the shoreline and improve access to and from West Maui.

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