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Rice’s 2 rushing TDs help Hawaii beat New Mexico State 29-19

HONOLULU — DeVon Rice had two rushing touchdowns, Tama Uiliata had 10 receptions for 107 yards and threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to cap the scoring, and Hawaii beat New Mexico State 29-19 on Saturday night. Micah Alejado was 33-of-45 passing for 346 yards for the Rainbow Warriors. Audric ...

Photo of the Day: Haleakala Crater

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State expects Kaumalapau Harbor to be ready for operations Sunday

The Hawaii Department of Transportation expects Kaumalapau Harbor on Lanai to be ready to resume operations on Sunday. The harbor has been out of service following damage from Hurricane Lowell. Normal interisland barge service by Young Bros. is expected to resume Wednesday. The department ...

Lahaina church looks to begin rebuilding in 2027

After fleeing the 2023 wildfire with his family, including his 84-year-old mother-in-law, the Rev. John Crewe immediately began calling members of Lahaina United Methodist Church to make sure they got out safely. “The church is not the building. The church is the people of the church,” ...

Donors provide $4.1 million for new MRI at Maui Memorial

Maui Health Foundation has secured $4.1 million from three donors to purchase and install a new MRI system at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Installation of the Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T system is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2027. A temporary mobile MRI unit will be ...

Community donation drive seeks nonperishable food, after-school supplies

A community donation drive is collecting nonperishable food items such as rice, pasta, canned goods, instant ramen, instant rice and canned meats, as well as supplies for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui’s after-school programs. Engel & Völkers Maui is partnering with the nonprofit organization for the drive. Requested supplies include board games, puzzles, pingpong balls, youth activity kits, art supplies and scissors. This year’s Keys to Community initiative is a brokerage-wide effort to help address food insecurity among local families, including those in the Hale Makana ...