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Woman dies, another critically injured in East Maui ocean rescue

A 56-year-old California woman died and a 53-year-old Texas woman was hospitalized in critical condition after they were pulled from the water Wednesday morning at Koki Beach in East Maui. Maui Fire Department crews responded to the ocean rescue at 10:16 a.m. after receiving reports that one unresponsive person had been pulled from the water while another remained unresponsive in the ocean. According to the department, bystanders began CPR on the Texas woman before firefighters arrived. An off-duty firefighter entered the water with a surfboard to retrieve the California woman before ...

Photo of the Day: Ducks at dusk

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Gov. Green signs bills targeting ‘deepfakes’

Gov. Josh Green signed measures seeking to set up new controls for artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI. One of the bills targets what is referred to as “deepfake” technology, which enables the digital imitation of an individual’s voice, face or likeness. It has been linked to identity theft, fraud, election interference, cyberbullying and non-consensual pornography. The act establishes consumer protection standards for deepfake technology and other similar AI functions, while defining harmful use and providing civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized ...

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays will return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina United Methodist Church as part of the three-day Lahaina Homecoming celebration. Hosted by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission's Healing Journey Team, the free monthly gathering is designed to promote healing, connection and community resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 wildfires. More than 30 Maui businesses, nonprofit organizations and service providers are expected to participate, offering locally made products, community resources and support services. The event also will ...

Photo of the Day: Morning Moon

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Kalaupapa tours unlikely to restart soon, Tokuda says

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda said Kalaupapa National Historical Park officials expressed no immediate plans to restart ranger-led tours following community protests over the lack of consultation with Molokai residents. “They understood that they need to do this right,” Tokuda said by phone ...