Photo of the Day: Launiupoko Sunset

August 3, 2026

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Drones help researchers tag humpback whales off Maui

University of Hawaii researchers have successfully used drones to attach noninvasive tracking tags to humpback whales off Maui, a new…

County to offer wildfire recovery grants for workforce, public services

The Maui County Office of Recovery will launch two competitive grant programs to support workforce development and public services for…

Home destroyed in Thursday fire

Three residents were displaced after a fire destroyed a home Thursday morning along Kahekili Highway. According to the Maui Fire…

Credit Unions of Maui raise $50,000 for junior golfers

More than 140 people participated in the Credit Unions of Maui’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday at Waiehu…

UH women’s volleyball announces schedule

Led by first-year head coach Joshua Walker, the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team will play a 29-match regular-season schedule…

Entertainment

Wurst: “The Odyssey” wins on visuals, but the new dialogue is its Achilles’ heel

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is exactly the kind of film you can only make…

Coming Saturday: An evening of timeless swing tunes and vocal standards

‘Nashville’ star Charles Esten makes his Maui debut

Eric Gilliom to perform at Seed to Cup Coffee Festival on Saturday

Local Sports

Credit Unions of Maui raise $50,000 for junior golfers

More than 140 people participated in the Credit Unions of Maui’s 11th Annual Charity…

UH women’s volleyball announces schedule

Former pro Maika Usita returns to coach Haleakala Waldorf boys basketball

As Maui Christian Academy enters its fourth year in the Maui Interscholastic League, the Eagles have…

Maui Christian Academy continues to grow in the MIL

Edward Sadao Kunishi, 87, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 31, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1938 in Honolulu. Edward was a retired Glazier. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Cornelia Kunishi. He is survived by his children, Jody Fortin, Robyn De Leon (Duane),

Shizue Suzuki

Linda Texeira

Judy Medeiros

Would you attend more University of Hawaii sporting events if they were held on Maui?

Yes, regularly Occasionally Only for special events Probably not

National News

Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Mayor should address attack by local youths

The attack at Kaanapali by local youths on visitors to our island has not been addressed by Mayor Richard Bissen and this is his responsibility. Where is he when something like this happens? Tourism is responsible for billions of dollars pouring into our state every year, which supports our institutions and infrastructure and provides…

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