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January 26, 2026

Monday Morning MIL: Naiara Bal follows in her family’s footsteps as she leaves impressive legacy at Maui High

Bal grew up as the granddaughter of a longtime Maui High coach and the daughter of a standout Maui High player, and now she and the 12-0 Sabers are on the verge of their second-straight MIL title.

January 25, 2026

As tension over immigration crackdown grows, community groups help Maui immigrants know their rights, deal with ICE

A network of volunteers is ready at a moment’s notice to verify reported ICE sightings and rush to community members’ aid.

January 24, 2026

Maui boys volleyball team beats Oʻahu powerhouse to win title at TransPacific Championships

With the title, the Aloha Volleyball Association’s Under-14 boys team qualifies for a spot in the AAU national tournament in July in Florida.

January 23, 2026

Maui waterman Archie Kalepa leading safety clinics for high school surfing coaches as competition goes statewide

With high school surfing becoming an official state sport in Hawaiʻi this spring, coaches are required to take safety clinics that include a long swim, CPR and first aid.

January 21, 2026

With ‘tougher session’ ahead, Maui Nui lawmakers strategize on seeking funding for fire recovery, housing

A lagging economy will mean a tighter budget and tougher choices for lawmakers as the Legislature opens today.

January 19, 2026

Monday Morning MIL: King Kekaulike boys, Baldwin girls clinch soccer championships

Now, Na Ali’i are headed back to the Hele/HHSAA boys Division I state tournament as MIL champions for first time since their state title run four years ago.

January 18, 2026

Oceanside property owners on Lahaina’s Front Street face dilemma: Sell to Maui County or wait to rebuild?

Maui County hopes to launch a program to buy properties makai of Front Street and create a connected waterfront to protect against flooding and create more open space and shoreline access.

January 17, 2026

Maui’s major winter attraction – the humpback whales — are back, drawing visitors to recovering tourism industry

Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.

January 15, 2026

Prominent kalo farmer Bobby Pahia to run for Maui County Council seat in race that could impact power balance

Bobby Pahia hopes to fill the seat that will be vacated by Yuki Lei Sugimura as she launches a bid for mayor.

January 14, 2026

The Naylor Theatre, the ‘Jewel of Wailuku,’ is this philanthropist’s latest gift to Maui

The Naylor Theatre is the Maui Academy of Performing Arts facility in the old Dollar General Store space at 2027 Main Street is named for Susan Naylor’s family after her $1 million donation was the catalyst to get the $15 million building open.

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