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New Maui council supermajority could reshape tourism, development

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Newly elected members to the Maui County Council could bring a significant shift in policy regarding development and tourism. Longtime political analyst Dick Mayer said the election shifts the makeup of the nine-member council from a 5-4 majority favoring development to a 6-3 progressive split, bolstered by newcomers and a familiar face.

Maui County, HI · 1d
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Homeless cleared from encampment offered space in Maui County’s new ‘safe parking’ lot

PŪLEHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County is trying something new to address homelessness. Officials opened their first safe parking program in Puʻunēnē Wednesday morning, just before crews began clearing a homeless encampment down the street on Pūlehu Road in Kahului. As of Wednesday morning, 23 people...

Maui County, HI · 2d
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Maui house race hinges on 151 ballots still to be fixed

A tight contest for the West Maui state house seat won't be decided until 151 deficient ballots are resolved — voters with envelope issues have until November 10th at 4:30 p.m. to correct them.

Maui, HI · 2d
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Hawaiʻi Green Party Candidate Makes History, Edges Democrat

For only the fifth time in national history, a Green Party candidate appears to have been elected to a state legislature. His name is Pāʻele Kiakona, and he is a community activist best known for his leadership with Lahaina Strong, a group that has played an influential role in the recovery of Maui since the August 2023 wildfires.

Lahaina, HI · 3d
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Maui County to begin clearing vegetation and debris from 115 acres at Kapūʻali in Launiupoko

The Maui Emergency Management Agency will begin a wildfire risk reduction project Monday on about 115 acres of county-owned land at Kapūʻali, also known as “Cut Mountain,” in Launiupoko. From February 2024 through this past September, firefighters have responded to a dozen blazes at the property,...

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Hawaiian Electric issues public safety power shutoff watch for Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island through Sunday

Hawaiian Electric issued a public safety power shutoff watch today, keeping it in effect through Sunday for Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island as the company monitors high winds and dry conditions. A watch means the utility may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk...

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Maui County Mayor Bissen reflects on re-election win, looks ahead to next 4 years

A day after securing a second term as Maui County mayor, Richard Bissen spent time thanking the supporters who helped him win re-election. He said affordability, housing, infrastructure, water and emergency management will remain priorities over the next four years.

Maui County, HI · 3d

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Gov. Green designates 25 Opportunity Zones statewide, including two census tracts on Maui

Gov. Josh Green announced the state of Hawaiʻi’s designation of 25 census tracts under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. These include 19 tracts on Oʻahu, four on Hawaiʻi Island and two on Maui, including Lahaina’s Front Street census tract. While not originally eligible, the...

Lahaina, HI · 2d

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Maui's 'Ulu o Lele marketplace brings Lahaina businesses back Nov. 10

LAHAINA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Hawaiian Council announced the businesses that were selected by the ‘Ulu o Lele Advisory Committee for Lahaina’s interim marketplace and community gathering space. Built in Hilo, seventeen modular storefronts have been delivered to Maui and are scheduled for installation at the...

Lahaina, HI · 2d

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Traffic Advisory: Parts of Makawao Avenue to be closed on weekends this month for roadwork

The County of Maui Department of Public Works reconstruction project will require weekend closures of both lanes of portions of Makawao Avenue, starting this weekend, Nov. 7-8, 2026. Road closures will occur only during working hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. No overnight closures of the...

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Lahaina's Pāʻele Kiakona wins historic vote as first third-party state lawmaker in over a century

When the sun rose the day after elections, just 107 votes separated the Green Party's Pāʻele Kiakona and Democrat Sne Patel. "I'm just ecstatic. I am humbled. I am grateful, and I am ready. I'm ready to get to the real work," homegrown Lahaina candidate Kiakona told HPR, in reaction after early results changed overnight to flip in his favor.

Lahaina, HI · 1d

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Longest-serving OHA trustee ousted in general election

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — General election results have reshuffled the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, unseating the board’s longest-serving member and electing a former Honolulu City Council member in crowded statewide race. In the at-large contest — where six candidates vied for three open seats — early...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Incumbents, familiar names lead Office of Hawaiian Affairs races

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Familiar political figures and incumbent trustees have taken the lead across several key Office of Hawaiian Affairs races in general election returns released Tuesday night. Because OHA trustees represent specific geographic seats but are elected statewide, candidates with established name recognition and extensive campaign funding gained early...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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‘We got crushed’: Brenton Awa concedes to Jill Tokuda in 2nd Congressional District

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa conceded the race for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday night to incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda. The second general election printout, released at 9:02 p.m., showed Tokuda securing 108,369 votes, or 65.2%, compared to Awa’s 48,764 votes, or...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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‘Blue Tsunami’ Missed Hawaiʻi’s Capitol, But Dems Nabbed 3 Seats

No, it was not a “blue tsunami” that rolled over Hawaiʻi’s Legislature in Tuesday’s election. Yes, Democrats picked up three seats in the House, going from 41 to 44. But the state Senate remains unchanged with Democrats holding 22 out of 25 seats, and the House pickups cannot easily be attributed to the success Democrats enjoyed nationally on Tuesday.

Iroquois Point, HI · 2d

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New Nā Lehua marketplace debuts at Hawaiʻi Convention Center

The Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival is scheduled to debut at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center from Nov. 6 to 8, featuring local vendors, artists, and live entertainment.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Special events, closures, offers announced ahead of Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Several events, special offers, and closures are scheduled to take place on that day. Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony: The Battleship Missouri Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony at 4:30 p.m., honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year’s theme, “America at 250 – Honoring Generations of Service,” recognizes generations of veterans whose courage and dedication have helped shape the nation.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 6 - November 8

HONOLULU (Island News) – Take a look at some of the exciting festivities happening on Oahu during the first weekend of November!. Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke - November 6-8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get ready to shop till you drop at Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Opportunity zones 2.0 to target 25 areas across Hawaiʻi

Governor Josh Green announced that 25 areas across Hawaiʻi have been selected for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program to attract private investment into housing, clean energy, and economic development.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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UPDATE: Most OHA Incumbents Ahead But Longtime Trustee Losing His Seat

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will likely have a new at-large trustee in an election that could change the makeup and leadership of the board, including whether Kai Kahele retains his position as chairman. As of the latest results Wednesday morning, in a six-way contest for three at-large seats on...

Honolulu, HI · 3d