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October 11, 2024

Pandemic, shipping costs sunk the century-old Maui Fair. Can a former mayor revive it?

Bringing back the annual fall tradition of thrilling rides and delicious food booths is a challenge made tougher by high costs and the county’s focus on rebuilding Lahaina after the 2023 wildfire.

October 09, 2024

Maui County wants exemption to pesticide ban at Waiehu golf course, some public parks

Parks officials claim organic products approved for use haven’t been working well at the golf course, but one council member says they’ve had three years to get into compliance.

October 07, 2024

After Lahaina fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation

Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.

October 07, 2024

Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin girls volleyball chasing unprecedented state championship

The Bears, who are 11-0 in the MIL and clinched a state tournament berth, are hoping for a big sendoff for their eight seniors, who’ve grown up playing volleyball together.

October 04, 2024

Student enrollment in Lahaina has plummeted over 20% since the 2023 wildfire

Some Lahaina students who lost their homes have said goodbye to their friends and their dreams of attending Lahainaluna to finish their high school years at other campuses.

October 02, 2024

Maui hospital workers union mulls strike over concerns about safe staffing levels

The clock is ticking on negotiations after the contract for the union that represents about 930 employees of Maui Health expired on Monday night.

September 30, 2024

Monday Morning MIL: Maui Prep beats Seabury Hall in girls volleyball for first time

The two teams sit atop the MIL Division II standings and will likely meet again in the playoffs for the regular-season title.

September 29, 2024

Rebuild of homes destroyed in Kula fire runs into costly wastewater upgrades

Upcountry residents have relied for years on cesspools, which are required under state law to be eliminated by 2050.

September 27, 2024

Maui couple soaks in glitzy Hollywood week and Emmy wins for creating FX series Shōgun

Maui High graduate Rachel Kondo and husband Justin Marks captured a record 18 Emmys for the series, which was hammered out through a pandemic, work stoppages and plenty of arguments in the writers’ room.

September 25, 2024

Coral damaged by grounded yacht ready to return to Honolua Bay after recovering in nursery

More than 100 coral fragments were rescued from the bay over a year ago and coaxed back to life in the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute’s saltwater tanks.

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