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Christy Chung is MEO’s new Chief Operating Officer

Christy Chung has joined Maui Economic Opportunity as Chief Operating Officer. Her job is to manage, coordinate and support MEO’s day-to-day operations and more than 30 programs in the agency’s five departments and offices in Hāna and on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. She also is overseeing facilities and ensuring contract compliance.

New 2026 Toyota RAV4 arrives in Hawaiʻi with fully electrified lineup

The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 has officially arrived at Toyota dealerships across Hawaiʻi, marking a new generation of the small class SUV. For the first time, RAV4 is offered exclusively in Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid powertrains, combining its versatility with greater efficiency and electrified performance designed for island driving.

HECO’s Generation Plans and Maui’s Energy Future online presentation, Feb. 20

The Maui Community Energy Alliance, a committee of the Teran James Young Foundation, invites the community to attend the online public meeting focused on Maui’s energy future.

Traffic signal upgrades to close lanes at Kahului intersection

Motorist and road users are advised that lanes will be closed overnight at the Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) and the West and the East Kamehameha Avenue intersection, Friday night into Saturday.  

Up to $2,000 available for Maui County student projects in water, food innovation

Hawaiʻi students have the opportunity to shape Maui County’s future by designing and building local solutions for water harvesting and sustainable food production through the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, “Empowering Youth through Innovation for Maui Nui’s Future” grant program.

Kamaliʻi Elementary celebrated in newly published math book; Dr. Allison Hintz welcomed back to campus

Kamaliʻi Elementary School in Kīhei recently welcomed nationally recognized mathematics education author Allison Hintz back to campus. The visit celebrated Kamaliʻi’s innovative, student-centered, and place-based approach to mathematics teaching and learning—work that is now being shared nationally.

Maui’s median single-family home prices increase to $1.4 million in January

Maui’s median single-family home price rose to $1,445,000 in January 2026, up 20.4% from the same month last year. Meanwhile, the median price for a condominium on Maui was $629,950, down 6.7% from a year ago.

Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Fairmont Kea Lani is proud to present Ho‘okumu: A Celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, a free community event,on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special day will honor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month and offer guests an immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian language, culture, and community.

YouthLine Hawaiʻi awarded funding to expand youth mental health support on Maui

The Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative has awarded YouthLine Hawaiʻi $100,000 for youth mental health services. The award includes $50,000 from the Maui United Way and $50,000 from Kaiser Permanente and is part of the ongoing efforts to increase access to mental health resources for individuals and families directly affected by the 2023 Maui Wildfires. This […]

Applicants wanted for Campaign Spending Commission

The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the Campaign Spending Commission. The term for this position will run through June 30, 2027.

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Maui County Charity Walk, May 9, 2026

The Visitor Industry Charity Walk is the largest statewide fundraiser hosted by a nonprofit organization. Since its inception, more than $45 million has been raised to support hundreds of local charities and since 1980, MHLA started hosting the Charity Walk for Maui County and has since raised over $21 million for Maui.

Maui Health opens applications for 2026 Paid Summer Internship Program

Maui Health has opened applications for its 2026 Paid Summer Internship Program, offering college students an opportunity to gain real-world experience inside Maui County’s largest healthcare system.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

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

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections
Hawaiian Moment — Puʻu Kekaʻa, Hill of the rumble (as in thunder)
Nālani Kanakaʻole, revered Kumu Hula and cultural matriarch, passes at 79

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Christy Chung is MEO’s new Chief Operating Officer

Kai Pelayo, Stupski Foundation named Volunteer, Benefactor of Year by MEO

33rd Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards celebrates Hawaiʻi’s hospitality workforce

New leadership sworn in for Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce

Deadline nears to apply for Fukunaga Scholarship — for Hawaiʻi students pursuing degrees in business or related fields

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Inaugural Pa‘ūpili – Lahaina 3rd Saturdays launches Feb. 21, 2026

2026 Hawaiian Music Series continues at Waiola Church with Kepa Revelle-Aikala

Kīhei Charter School graduate pursues successful art career

Maui Mall Village to host Chinese New Year Festival Feb. 21

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Maui Land & Pineapple to host Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Valentine’s Day
New in-flight menus launching for Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines
Pilina commemorates two years of connection with an anniversary pāʻina
The Shops at Wailea presents Valentine’s Day dining featuring seasonal menus and romantic settings
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

Maui’s median single-family home prices increase to $1.4 million in January
Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offers new incentives to further lower costs for first-time homebuyers
Inspiring Hui Waiwai 2026 shows that innovation yields results in housing affordability
Leadership transition at RESCO Inc.

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 20
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali to host Whale Talks on Tuesdays in February and March
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui
Montage Kapalua Bay kicks off 2026 with on-property experiences

Big Island News Chevron Forward

Deadline approaches to apply for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship

Students who are selected each receive $20,000 throughout 4 years — or a pro-rated amount for fewer years — that can be applied to tuition, books, housing and other educational expenses; deadline to apply online is Feb. 23.

Applicants sought to fill vacancy on state Campaign Spending Commission

Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

Hawaiʻi House advances bill to increase DUI penalties for highly intoxicated drivers

The state bill that would make a second DUI offense with a blood alcohol content above .15% — and within 10 years of a driver's first DUI conviction — a class C felony.

UPDATE: Blustery conditions decreasing; National Weather Service cancels wind advisory

Forecasters report, however, that winds will remain breezy today, largely expected to stay just below advisory levels, continuing to gradually decrease throughout the day.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 20-26: JuggleFest, ‘A Box of Chocolates,’ ‘Imiloa’s birthday, comedy and more

And that's just a quick sample of the wide and, shall we say, unique variety of events and activities happening around the Big Island. Cure that 'cabin fever' and get out of the house to discover what we're talking about.

Kauai News Chevron Forward

Send in the Dogs: How man’s best friend is helping save Kauaʻi’s coconut palms

Conservation Dogs Hawaiʻi demonstrated how specially trained canines are becoming indispensable allies in the fight against the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Hole new level of fun — and competition — coming to mini but mighty stage this spring on Kaua‘i

United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time will host its annual U.S. Open in Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, and you can even be part of the historic fun.

Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23

Postponed from Monday, Feb. 16, the full closure will take place on Hanalei Hill from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 23 through Feb. 27.

Social Security services in Hawaiʻi at risk with staffing down to 66 workers in field offices

Hawaiʻi now has a 1 to 4,772 ratio of Social Security Administration field office employees to beneficiaries, one of the most challenging workloads in the nation.

Temporary changes at Līhue Airport for passenger pickup and walkway use

The changes will take place now through June 15 during construction related to employee parking lot improvements.