For as long as she can remember, Layla Sheikh has been running.

She started when she was 4 years old in her homeland of Somalia, where as a child she was constantly fleeing for her life — » Full Story

LAHAINA — A luau next month will honor a hula loea, or master, and longtime Kamehameha Schools educator who lived at Leiali‘i Hawaiian homestead in Lahaina.

The event will celebrate the l » Full Story

KIHEI — Three award-winning Australian filmmakers will hold a series of seminars and free screenings of their films starting this week.

Director Rebecca Cole and Producer Kathryn Shelper » Full Story

I never consciously thought about it, but I guess I assumed that dinosaurs had thick, tough hides, like a rhinoceros. Apparently not.

George and Roberta Poinar, whose research interest is » Full Story

HONOLULU — Maui’s fledgling book-publishing industry will be well represented next weekend at the Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival Saturday and May 18 at the Honolulu Hale campus.

The newly » Full Story

KAHULUI — A Spring Dance Party will be held by the Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy on May 21 in the Maui Beach Hotel’s Elleair Ballroom from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

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MAKAWAO — A magician and a clown will appear at the Makawao Public Library this week.

On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., magician Neil Bruce, aka “The Amazing Stuporman,” will present his favorite » Full Story

Arf! I am a remarkably handsome cocker spaniel, who, despite my 12 years of age, is surprisingly full of life. The shelter staff calls me “very strong, healthy and energetic.” I long for a loving home » Full Story

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When Schaefer International Gallery Director Darrell Orwig called and said he was rounding up a gang to ride horses down into Haleakala National Park’s crater, I didn’t hesitate to join up. Besides be » Full Story