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Maui County opens temporary evacuation points as islands brace for Lala

With Hurricane Lala strengthening Saturday morning, Maui County has opened temporary evacuation points across the county. The center of the storm was approaching the southern tip of Hawaii Island early Saturday afternoon and is expected to continue passing just south of the Hawaiian islands ...

Photo of the Day: Waiehu moonrise

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Lala strengthens into a hurricane with storm bearing down on Big Island

Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region. The National Hurricane Center said Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 ...

Pet of the Week:

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.

Tropical storm warning issued for Maui County as Lala approaches

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Maui County as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the state, with forecasters warning that heavy rain, damaging winds and dangerous surf could affect the county beginning Saturday. As of 11 a.m. Friday, Lala was near latitude 17.2 north and longitude ...

Los Lobos still changing its disguise after five decades

One of America’s most acclaimed rock bands, Los Lobos has spent more than five decades forging a distinctive sound, creating adventurous albums defined by musicianship and a unique blend of musical traditions. “We get to change our disguise on a regular basis,” Los Lobos’ Steve ...