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Rare native species rediscovered on Lanai

The Pulama Lanai conservation team reports having recently documented several rare native species that haven’t been seen on Lanai for decades, including the Blackburn’s sphinx moth, which was believed to be extinct in Hawaii. According to the organization, the discoveries highlight the ...

Maui High judo team shows depth

With depth across multiple weight classes, Maui High dominated the podium at a Maui Interscholastic League Judo tournament on Saturday. The Sabers’ Evan Dela Cruz (121), Ethan Shiroma (178), Alika Kish (198) and Coen Perriera (220) each earned first-place honors with Perriera winning his weight class uncontested. Kamehameha Maui’s Mason Kurokawa (114), Namakakekoaokalani Andaya (132) and Kalahiola Jeremiah (145) also finished atop their respective brackets Saturday. Maui High added to its performance with numerous second-, third- and fourth-place finishes across several ...

Wailuku Film Festival full of Maui filmmakers

As more information is released on the debut of the Wailuku Film Festival in June, The Maui News got a peek at the latest developments, including the assembly of talent from Maui County. The inaugural festival will highlight the work of over 17 Maui filmmakers, including former University of ...

Fisherman rescued after falling about 100 feet off Maui cliff

Rescuers found a 37-year-old Lahaina man about 100 feet down a cliff face on Wednesday after he was reported missing while fishing. The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety responded after the man’s fishing companions reported him missing, saying he was last seen at about 2 ...

MauiGrown Coffee marks return to production

MauiGrown Coffee has announced its 2025-26 harvest, marking a return to production following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Company president Kimo Falconer said the fire destroyed its mill facilities and retail store, but its Kaanapali coffee fields survived and were maintained during recovery ...