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Maui Coffee Association announces 2026 Farmer of the Year

The Maui Coffee Association has named James “Kimo” Falconer, president of MauiGrown Coffee Distributors, its 2026 Farmer of the Year, recognizing more than three decades of contributions to Maui and Hawaiʻi’s coffee industry. The award was presented Aug. 1 during the association’s ...

Photo of the Day: Secret Beach

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Trump approves emergency declaration following Tropical Cyclone Lala

President Donald Trump has approved Hawaii’s request for a presidential emergency declaration following Tropical Cyclone Lala, Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday. The declaration authorizes federal assistance for Maui County, Hawaii County and the City and County of Honolulu. The Federal ...

Maui County to hold four community meetings on ferry service

Maui County's Department of Transportation will hold four community meetings in September to gather public input on ferry service between Maui, Lanai and eventually Molokai. The meetings are part of the county's ongoing Ferry Program and will help prepare for a state-required environmental assessment examining continued service to Lanai, potential vessel acquisition and expanded service to Molokai. The meetings are scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Lahaina Civic Center; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 ...

Gov. Green orders Hawaii flags lowered to honor Dolly Parton

Gov. Josh Green has ordered the U.S. and Hawaii flags at state offices, agencies and Hawaii National Guard facilities to be flown at half-staff through sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1, in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton. The order follows a presidential proclamation issued after Parton's ...

MIL football: Baldwin rallies past King Kekaulike, 18-15

King Kekaulike struck first, but Baldwin’s passing attack kept coming as the Bears won 18-15 Saturday night at King Kekaulike High School. Penalties cost both teams throughout the game. In the first quarter, King Kekaulike had a long touchdown run called back due to illegal helmet-to-helmet ...