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HCL CEO Jeff Gilbreath honored by PBN: One of ‘Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders’ of 2026
Jeff Gilbreath, chief executive officer of Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL), was honored by Pacific Business News (PBN) as one of “Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders” of 2026. Gilbreath and 17 other honorees were celebrated at a gala event on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Halekulani…
Hawaiian Electric monitoring approaching storm, supporting power restoration on Kauaʻi
Hawaiian Electric is monitoring the potential development of another tropical storm that may threaten the state while also continuing to support the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s (KIUC) efforts to restore electric service on Kauaʻi.
A Vision for our Quality of Life: Bobby Pahia’s Birthday Bash
The Vote Uncle Bobby team invites the community to celebrate Maui County Council candidate, Bobby Pahia’s birthday with an evening of local food, music, culture and connection on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.
Maui native serves as executive officer of the Red Lancers of Navy patrol squadron
Cmdr. Marc Wallis, a native of Maui, serves in the US Navy as the executive officer assigned to the Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron 10 (VP-10).
Hawaiʻi Women in Lodging & Tourism launches inaugural Women Wāhine in Balance; Registration closes Sept. 24
Hawaiʻi Women in Lodging & Tourism will host its inaugural Maui event, “Wāhine in Balance: Life, Leadership & Legacy,” on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.
Kaimukī High School’s Chu Hong named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Kaimukī High School teacher Chu Hong, who stepped into a new field and built the school’s agriculture program into a hands-on learning experience connecting students with sustainability, entrepreneurship and future careers, has been named the 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the…
Maui Weather Forecast for September 22, 2026
Moderate trades this morning will gradually strengthen each day over the next several days with widespread strong trades expected by Thursday and very windy...
Public invited to help shape plans for new Pāʻia Gym; Online comment period open through Oct. 18, 2026
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation encourages Maui community members and other stakeholders to offer online feedback on a proposed project to construct a new Pāʻia Gymnasium. Public comments will be accepted online through Oct. 18, 2026.
Preparations underway for a potential cyclone Nolo from lingering tropical disturbance
Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.
Maui Surf Forecast for September 22, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will remain above average through this afternoon, then will gradually drop heading into midweek as the current...
Waena battery storage project hits key milestone, will strengthen Maui grid and support renewables
Hawaiian Electric’s Waena Battery Energy Storage System project reached a major construction milestone with the arrival and installation of the project's first six Tesla Megapacks at the project site along Pūlehu Road in Central Maui. The project will be the island's first…
Informational Open house for New Central Maui School Project, Oct. 1 and 3, 2026
The team behind the planned public school in Waikapū, the New Central Maui School Project, is hosting its second Informational Open House on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3.