Maui County

Hawaʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda joins HPR live to share how the island fared Hurricane Nolo; HPR’s Bill Dorman reports on ongoing fires and power outages on Maui.

The 2025-2030 Food & Nutrition Security Plan establishes direct, tangible guidelines to ensure that all residents across Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi have access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

A six-month pilot program funded by Maui County's Department of Agriculture will support local farmers while increasing fresh food access for Maui kūpuna.

Incumbents mostly ruled the day and several top races were decided early Saturday night, even with historically low voter turnout.

Interim marketplace 'Ulu o Lele is planned to open in the fall and host 25 to 50 vendors over the next two years.

Funding for a Safe Parking Pilot Project was granted by the Maui County Council in 2023, but no areas have been designated for houseless individuals since the money was appropriated.

Tours to the remote peninsula of Kalaupapa are no longer operating, honoring the intent of the business' late owner. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the latest information.

The Maui County Council approved its $1.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year, but that decision came after council members made a last minute change to increase security at county properties.

New hotel designations could allow vacation rentals affected by last year's phase-out measure to continue operating under a new zone.

The number of people experiencing homelessness across Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island decrease by about 2% since 2024.