The Irish Field

Military officials have given no indication they're considering pulling back the project, and many residents felt like their voices were once again being ignored.

Haleakalā telescope opponents show up in droves, but hold little hope the military is listening ↗

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The Office of the County Auditor transmitted a County of Maui Fraud Risk Assessment to the County Council and Mayor on Wednesday. The Assessment was prepared by Spire Hawaii LLP, an independent contractor of the Office of the County Auditor.

Auditor releases findings of County of Maui Fraud Risk Assessment, identifies gaps ↗

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Maui's median single-family home price rose to $1,445,000 in January 2026, up 20.4% from the same month last year. Meanwhile, the median price for a condominium on Maui was $629,950, down 6.7% from a year ago.

Maui’s median single-family home prices increase to $1.4 million in January ↗

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The newly built Trilogy VI replaces the original catamaran of the same name — a cherished vessel lost in Lahaina Harbor during the catastrophic Lahaina wildfires in August 2023. Carrying forward the name was a deliberate choice, honoring the legacy of the past while looking confidently toward the future.

Trilogy Excursions welcomes home Trilogy VI: A symbol of resilience and renewal for the Lahaina based boat company ↗

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Most Hawaiʻi residents believe sea level rise is already affecting the state, expect major impacts within their lifetimes, and support significant changes to how and where development occurs. At the same time, many remain uncertain about how large-scale adaptation should be financed.

UHERO survey: Sea level rise worries most Hawaiʻi residents ↗

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New statewide rules set grade-level limits on student cell phone use; implementation begins next school year.

New statewide policy on student cellphone use adopted by Hawai‘i Board of Education ↗

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The military will be holding public meetings this week to gather input about the project that already has met with past opposition by some community groups, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen and the County Council.

Air Force advances plans to build 7 more telescopes on Haleakalā as fuel spill cleanup continues ↗

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The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General held a press briefing on Friday to address an ongoing investigation into possible public corruption.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General addresses ongoing investigation into possible public corruption ↗

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