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August 7, 2026

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Court orders Maui Planning Commission to revisit Honua‘ula project

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the Maui Planning Commission must reconsider whether major changes to the…

Memorial service tonight to honor Lahaina wildfire victims

A memorial service honoring the people who died in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug.…

Marty Dread to release new album with Jamaican reggae legends

One of Maui’s most prolific musicians, Marty Dread, has released more than 20 albums, and they will keep coming with…

Maui to remember third anniversary of deadly wildfires Saturday

The annual Kuhinia Maui gathering will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday to mark the third anniversary of…

Many wildfire survivors continue to seek affordable housing in Lahaina

Former Lahaina resident Sharon Serafica, her husband William and great-granddaughter have lived in nine different places since losing their home…

Entertainment

Marty Dread to release new album with Jamaican reggae legends

One of Maui’s most prolific musicians, Marty Dread, has released more than 20 albums,…

DUETS! explores the magic that happens when two performers share the stage

Maui OnStage to get ‘Footloose’ in Wailuku

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

Local Sports

Larry Libres Fishing & Diving tournament sees first-ever back-to-back tako champ

Melcor Boco poked the biggest tako and became the first repeat champion in the…

Hawaii boxer Lorenzo Patricio has won a World Cup Boxing title, marking a major milestone for…

Hawaii boxer Lorenzo Patricio wins World Cup title

Maui windsurfers finish first, third at World Windsurfing Tour in Fiji

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

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),

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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

Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi

Ohio already has the oldest Mormon temple. Now it has one of the newest

Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio says Rep. Max Miller should leave House and end fall campaign

How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Guest editorial revealed columnist for what she is

Froma Harrop is a wolf in FOX's clothing. She showed why in an “Opinion” op-ed that appeared in The Maui News lead editorial spot July 15-26. At this time in the degradation of one of the noblest democratic experiments in the history of the world, do you want to vaunt her Evil Leader direct…

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