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December 15, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Maui’s Mata‘afa Grove sisters make a statement in first high school wrestling tournament together

After Taimane Mata’afa Grove, a freshman at Maui High School, made quick work of Kalea Markulis of Lahainaluna with a pin in 93 seconds in the 125 girls championship match, Te’ata Mata’afa Grove was able to shift her focus to her title match at 135 that would take place minutes later. 

December 14, 2025

Kurt Suzuki remembers his Maui roots as he prepares for high-profile job as manager of Los Angeles Angels

As the first full-time Major League Baseball manager ever from the state of Hawai’i, Suzuki was humbled as he prepared to go to the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 6.

December 13, 2025

On-demand ride service could replace least-popular Maui Bus routes

The Waihe’e Villager and Kula Islander each see fewer than five riders per hour. Maui County hopes switching these routes to microtransit, which is like a hybrid between Uber and a public bus, will increase efficiency and cut wait times.

December 12, 2025

After strong start, Maui’s tourism recovery flattens as 2025 comes to a close

Economists say Maui’s tourism industry is “outperforming” other islands as visitors continue to return after the 2023 wildfires, a trend that could help cushion the island from an overall weakening economy.

December 10, 2025

Spiking immigration arrests in Hawaiʻi over past year of Trump’s crackdown causing fear, backlogged cases, challenges for attorneys

On Maui, undocumented immigrants, people with legal status and U.S. citizens have been caught up in the federal mass deportation effort.

December 08, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Lahaina Swim Club’s Cruz Storer leads nation’s 15-year-olds in 50 and 100 free times; nationals in Texas up next

Storer, a 15-year-old sophomore at Kamehameha Schools Maui and member of the Lahaina Swim Club, set new records in the 50-yard freestyle (20.41 seconds), 100 free (44.66), 50 backstroke (22.52) and 100 back (48.96), winning all four races at the meet.

December 07, 2025

More Maui schools adopt e-bike bans or regulations following state Department of Education guidelines

E-bikes have grown in popularity across the country, and the risks have gone up to as more people adopt them. Maui Waena barred them on campus last year, and other schools have since followed suit.

December 06, 2025

‘Ha‘ikū creeper’ frightened community for months as victims, neighbors waited for police action

Maui police said they arrested an individual this week in connection to multiple home break-ins but provided few details, including the name of the suspect.

December 05, 2025

New beach parking program that charges visitors, prioritizes residents to roll out next year in South Maui

The new program will charge visitors $10 a day, $50 a week and $150 a month to park at Kīhei beaches, with priority parking for locals on weekends and holidays.

December 01, 2025

Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui’s rising stars look to come back strong after two consecutive state titles

Kamehameha Maui had 11 senior starters play their final high school game on Friday, including the school’s all-time leading rusher Zedekaiah Campbell, college-football-bound offensive lineman Pa’u Spencer, and defensive leader Kolt Kaho’ohanohano.

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