Baldwin football captures 16-6 win over Kamehameha Maui

September 9, 2026

The Baldwin Bears won their third straight Maui Interscholastic League football game, defeating Kamehameha Maui 16-6 on Sept. 4 at Kamehameha Maui. The loss put the Warriors’ record at 2-1 against MIL opponents, while the Bears improved to 3-0. During the game, Baldwin outgained Kamehameha Maui 399-257 in total offense, according to ScoringLive.com. Kamehameha Maui struck first on a nine-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ryder De Silva to Xander Pagan at 4:12 in the first quarter. The two-point conversion failed, and the Warriors led 6-0. Baldwin didn’t wait long to ...

MIL football: King Kekaulike defeats Maui High 36-12

September 9, 2026

King Kekaulike returned to action Sept. 5 at home and defeated Maui High 36-12 in a Maui Interscholastic League football game. The victory improved Kekaulike’s record to 2-1 in MIL contests, while Maui High fell to 1-2. Kekaulike opened the scoring when quarterback Slade Kamaunu took the snap from the 18-yard line, stepped up in the pocket under pressure and found Makahinu Au streaking toward the end zone for a touchdown. Easton Decoite’s extra point gave Na Alii a 7-0 lead with 3:36 remaining in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, Maui High went for it on fourth ...

Photo of the Day: Ooh La La

September 8, 2026

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County closes temporary service sites as Lowell threat diminishes

September 8, 2026

Maui County closed temporary service sites in Lahaina and Wailuku at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, after a flood watch associated with Hurricane Lowell expired, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency. The county and American Red Cross opened the sites earlier that day at the Lahaina ...

Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell

September 8, 2026

HONOLULU — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii's western islands in the overnight hours Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. The islands of Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning early Tuesday, while Oahu, the state's most ...

Maui High Foundation announces Hall of Honor honorees

September 8, 2026

The Maui High School Foundation will hold its 15th annual Hall of Honor Awards Banquet on Oct. 24 at the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Center. This year’s honorees are Bruce Anderson, Saber Spirit Award; Jason Baum, Award of Excellence; Tia Joaquin, Inspirational Award; Carol Reimann, ...