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Death of Maui police officer shakes community, sparks call for action

On Monday, a large flower memorial atop a Maui Police Department vehicle stood as a tribute to Officer Suzanne O, who was killed Friday night in the line of duty. Passersby quietly placed flowers on the tribute, many too emotional to talk. One was a fellow Maui police officer who sometimes ...

Photo of the Day: Sunset over Maalaea

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Pokemon cards, merchandise lure Gen Z investors

In the early morning warmth of a Kahului Friday morning, a long but orderly line of specialty consumers waited patiently at Target for the doors to open at 7 a.m. Some spent the night waiting, sleeping on the grass. What exactly were they lined up for? Pokemon. Cards, merchandise, games, ...

Pet of the Week: Sweetie Pie

The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.

MPD identifies officer killed in line of duty

The Maui Police Department has identified the officer who was fatally wounded while responding to a call Friday night as Suzanne O, who was known among her colleagues for her courage, honor and dedication. According to the police department, Officer O was wounded as she was responding to a ...