Photo of the Day: Surinam Cherries
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Photo of the Day: Queen of the Night
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Multi-platinum-selling America returns to Maui to play their memorable hits
Celebrating over five decades of enduring hits, legendary folk-rock band America will bring “The Happy Trails Tour 2026” to Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater on Nov. 7. With their sun-drenched melodies, soaring harmonies and intricate acoustic guitar work, America created a ...
Five things voters should know about the Maui County Council races this election
Seven of the nine Maui County Council seats are contested in the Nov. 3 election, and the county’s elected leadership could see a shake-up based on the results. The County Council chooses what bills to discuss, votes on county policies and approves the annual budget, and more than 450 donors have poured over $465,000 into these races. Maui residents can vote for all the County Council seats, regardless of where they live. Looking at the numbers behind each race, here are five things voters should know about the upcoming election. Top fundraisers Marvin Moniz, who is running ...
Immigrant communities’ concerns come into focus ahead of Maui mayoral election
Famous mariachi bands flew to Maui this weekend to perform at Roots Reborn’s Dia De Los Muertos, or Mexican Day of the Dead celebration Friday night. Partygoers of all ages filled Wailuku’s J. Cameron Center, painting skull faces or catrinas, lighting candles and lining up for Latin ...
Evacuation warning lifted, temporary evacuation site in Hana closes
Maui County emergency officials lifted an evacuation warning for the Kipahulu District of Haleakala National Park and closed a temporary evacuation site in Hana on Thursday evening, Oct. 29, as heavy rainfall and flooding conditions eased. The Maui Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Park Service, lifted the evacuation warning at 5:13 p.m. Thursday. The warning had been issued at 10:43 a.m. due to flash flooding and other hazards. The temporary evacuation site at Helene Hall in Hana closed at 6 p.m. The site opened Wednesday night due to increased rainfall and ...