With Hurricane Lala strengthening Saturday morning, Maui County has opened temporary evacuation points across the county. The center of the storm was approaching the southern tip of Hawaii Island early Saturday afternoon and is expected…
Photo of the Day: Waiehu moonrise
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Lala strengthens into a hurricane with storm bearing down on Big Island
Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane…
Pet of the Week:
The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter…
Tropical storm warning issued for Maui County as Lala approaches
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Maui County as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the state, with forecasters warning…
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Obituaries
Edward Sadao Kunishi
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),
National News
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National Sports
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Letters to the Editor
Letter: Technological fixes, not meaningful reform
Congress continues to spend billions subsidizing industrial meat and dairy production even as these industries contribute significantly to climate change, water pollution, and other environmental problems (Euronews, Feb. 23, 2026). Instead of addressing the root causes of these impacts, policymakers are investing even more in a system that increasingly relies on technological fixes rather…