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Berlin continues to captivate travelers

Editor’s note: Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Europe and writing about his journey along the way. Inspired by seeing a couple kissing by the Berlin Wall, rock legend David Bowie composed his iconic song, ...

County accepting applications for community-based mental health programs

The Maui County Department of Human Concerns seeks grant proposals for mental health programs to support community-based initiatives in areas impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires in Lahaina and Kula. All qualified private nonprofit and for-profit organizations providing or planning to ...

UPDATE: Evacuation orders lifted due to increased containment

UPDATE: Evacuation orders were lifted as of 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, with local officials citing increased fire containment. Maui police also reopened the closed portion of the Piilani Highway. However, the road will be closed again from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday between mile markers 20 to 41 for ...

Photos: Anti-Trump protest on Maui

Thousands of people lined up along Ka'ahumanu Avenue on Saturday in front of the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. The protest on Maui was one of thousands held across the U.S.

Healthwise Maui: Experts answer your health-related questions

EDITOR'S NOTE: Physicians, providers, and administrative staff who practice at Maui Health hospitals and clinics answer questions from the public in Healthwise Maui. Maui Health operates Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic, Kula Hospital & Clinic and ...