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Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
The world’s coral reef ecosystems almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years, mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves, according to a global assessment released Thursday. It's the latest dose of bad news for coral reefs, which are critical sources for seafood and ...
Taimane, Naiwi Teruya turn musical chemistry into support for Maui
One of the standout moments at August’s Maui Music & Food Experience fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa came when ukulele virtuoso Taimane and Maui’s Naiwi Teruya joined forces for an electrifying onstage jam. The performance made such an impression on Hua Momona ...
Kihei wastewater pump station repaired, Kalama Park cleanup continues
Repairs to Kihei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6 were completed early Friday morning following a wastewater overflow on Thursday, according to the Maui County Department of Environmental Management. County crews remained on site conducting cleanup. The request for South Maui residents and businesses to conserve water has been lifted. The north end of Kalama Park, including parking lots, tennis and basketball courts, Little League baseball fields and the pavilion, was closed Friday morning while crews cleaned and sanitized the area. The advisory for Kalama Park has been lifted, and all ...
Man seriously injured in fall into electrical vault in Napili
A 72-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after he fell about 6 feet into an underground electrical vault on private property in Napili, according to the Maui Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the incident at 2:41 p.m. in the 5100 block of Lower Honoapiilani ...
Barry Wurst: ‘Blood Diner’ an infamous cult classic from Maui Comic Con guest Jackie Kong
It’s not every day that I write about films like “Blood Diner” (1987) for The Maui News, but it’s also the rare and cherished occasion that Jackie Kong, the film’s director, is making a return visit to Maui. Kong will be a guest and interview panelist for Maui Comic Con on Oct. ...