Maui

The state has approved an interim rule that restricts imports to Maui and Lānaʻi, as part of an effort to keep the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle from establishing on those islands.

Local game designers, in collaboration with the Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, unveil “E Lele!,” a crowdfunded card game that raises awareness of Hawaiʻi’s seabirds.

Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit aims to preserve and protect native coconuts ofnHāna Maui.

Sen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.

The state will consider a community petition asking for a restriction on imports to Maui or Lānaʻi, in an attempt to keep the islands from being overrun with coconut rhinoceros beetles.

Former pro golfer and sports commentator Mark Rolfing and Honolulu Star Advertiser sports reporter Dave Reardon spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the future of golf in Hawaiʻi.

Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman talks about his initiative to fund investment accounts for Hawaiʻi's youth through the Invest America Act.

The National Park Service announces new tours of Kalaupapa; the Smithsonian hosts a 'Quilt Along' event featuring a Hawaiian quilt artist.

University of Hawai’i researchers were awarded over $2 million to support the next phase of a Maui wildfire study. The Maui Learnings to Overcome Adversities study examines long-term impacts of the 2023 wildfires and seeks to improve post-disaster well-being.

Todd Domeck, owner of Maui Gold Pineapple Company, spoke to The Conversation’s Catherine Cruz about its operations as International Pineapple Week kicks off June 22 to 28.