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November 11, 2024

Monday Morning MIL: Ho’opi’i-Tuionetoa making a run towards MLB for White Sox

Bubba Ho’opi’i-Tuionetoa was a standout youth and high school baseball player growing up on Maui. Now, he is one step away from becoming the fifth player from Maui to make it to Major League Baseball.

November 11, 2024

Yearlong renovation of War Memorial Stadium could pave way for Hula Bowl, concerts, rodeos

While the planned yearlong renovation of War Memorial Stadium will interrupt high school and public use, the long-term goal includes attracting major sporting events, including the Hula Bowl, and large concerts and rodeos.

November 09, 2024

In South Maui council race, Cook declares victory, King waits for curing of ballots

The Maui County Clerk’s Office is notifying voters whose ballots have signature issues to fix them by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

November 06, 2024

Maui County incumbents survive election despite voter frustration about Lahaina fire recovery, economy

All Maui County Council members appeared to have won reelection, though the South Maui race was separated by just over 100 votes as of Wednesday morning, and it was unknown how many more ballots were pending. In the presidential race, voters said concerns over the economy pushed them to back Trump.

November 05, 2024

Campaign contributions show what’s at stake in Maui County Council elections

Money is flowing into the most closely contested races for the council, including the South Maui race, and contributions from vacation rental organizations reflect the hot-button proposal to ban short-term rentals that the council will have to consider.

November 04, 2024

Monday Morning MIL: Lahainaluna, Kamehameha Maui claim state football berths

The two championship games came down to key defensive stops.

November 02, 2024

Nate Kahaiali’i fled Lahaina fire with orange Nikes. Sunday, he’ll wear them in New York City Marathon

After losing his home, running marathons to raise money for the Lahaina community has become Kahaiali’i’s mission. “Every step I take, they’re taking those same steps with me,” he said.

November 01, 2024

Two playoff games to decide MIL’s state football berths: D-I Friday, D-II Saturday

Baldwin plays Lahainaluna Friday, Kamehameha Maui takes on King Kekaulike Saturday with state berths to each winner

October 30, 2024

Lahaina’s recovery plan calls for measures to improve emergency response

Projects would boost on-call staffing and technology used by the county’s emergency management agency, as well as improve evacuation access.

October 28, 2024

Monday Morning MIL: Seabury dominates cross country championships, heads to state meet Saturday on Maui

In football, King Kekaulike deals Kamehameha Maui its first MIL loss to force a Division II title game. And in volleyball, Maui Prep clinched its first MIL D-II title and will join three other MIL teams in the state tournaments this week.

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