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Weather & Safety

Tropical waterfront scene — Hawaii Launches New Tourism Campaign to Rebuild Visitor Numbers | Maui Tom's News

Hawaii Launches New Tourism Campaign to Rebuild Visitor Numbers

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Hawaii is launching a new tourism campaign to attract visitors back after decreased demand following...

Kula Nonprofit Hosts Community History Event June 1

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Maui Artist Lily Meola Releases New Single Ahead of Summer Album

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Government & Policy

Feeding time! — Maui Ocean Center Educator Selected for Pacific Deep-Sea Research Fellowship | Maui Tom's News

Maui Ocean Center Educator Selected for Pacific Deep-Sea Research Fellowship

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A Marine Institute educator from Maui Ocean Center will join a 30-day Pacific Ocean research...

Tiger Shark Attacks Kayakers Off Olowalu in Maui Waters

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Kaupakalua Road Shut Down Due to Fallen Power Lines and Trees

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Short-Term Rentals

Home renovation interior — Maryland Official Used Public Funds for Maui Conference Trip | Maui Tom's News

Maryland Official Used Public Funds for Maui Conference Trip

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A Maryland county council member attended conferences in Maui using some taxpayer funding, despite staff...

State Corruption Probe Involves Top Officials, Could Disrupt Key Programs

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Maui County Mayor Travels to Pennsylvania, California for Week-Long Trip

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Travel & Airlines

a view of a body of water with mountains in the background — High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Through Weekend | Maui Tom's News

High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Through Weekend

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A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Maui's south-facing shores through Sunday afternoon due...

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Changes Uniforms on Non-Hawaii Routes Only

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Hawaiian Airlines Replaces Free Coach Meals with Paid Chef-Curated Menu

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Economy

Valley Isle Resort Maui Lahaina — Timeshare Rental Platform RedWeek Grows as Hawaii Vacation Option | Maui Tom's News

Timeshare Rental Platform RedWeek Grows as Hawaii Vacation Option

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RedWeek's verified timeshare rental marketplace is gaining popularity among travelers seeking safer online booking options,...

Big Island Approves New Property Tax Structure Targeting High-Value Homes

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Hawaii County Proposes Property Tax Increases for Second Homes, Investments

2 weeks ago
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