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Girl Scouts of Hawaii launches workforce development program

Local News October 16, 2026

Girl Scouts of Hawaii has launched a workforce development program to introduce high school girls to career opportunities through hands-on experiences with local businesses and industries. The program, called Girls In....., will give participants eight to 10 weeks of exposure to industries such as health care, finance, real estate and construction. Activities will include workplace visits, meetings with employees and business leaders, practical skills training and opportunities to connect with internships and jobs. Girl Scouts of Hawaii has established preliminary partnerships with ...

Lanai girls volleyball shows it has the firepower to compete

Local News October 15, 2026

Lanai girls volleyball opened the season with 10 straight victories before running into perennial Maui Interscholastic League Division II power Seabury Hall. Back-to-back losses to the Spartans on Oct. 9 and 10 dropped Lanai to 10-2, but did little to diminish coach Kendra-Leah Sabin’s ...

Money flows into West Maui state House race

Local News October 15, 2026

More money than ever is pouring into the race to represent Lahaina at Hawaii’s state house, with donations 100-times greater than 2024’s elections. About 143 donors have spent over $88,000 across all campaigns this year, more than triple the amount of money incumbent Elle Cochran raised ...

Attorney for Maui police chief threatens legal action amid prosecutor's rebuke

Local News October 15, 2026

The Maui County Police Commission voted unanimously Oct. 7 to place Maui Police Chief John Pelletier on paid administrative leave, setting off another public dispute involving the chief and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen. A letter from the commission to Pelletier dated Oct. 7 said ...

Opening Friday: ‘Toxic Avenger’ battles corrupt polluters

Entertainment October 15, 2026

With campy rock songs like “Who Will Save New Jersey?,” “Kick Your Ass,” and “Hot Toxic Love,” ProArts Playhouse’s production of “The Toxic Avenger,” opening on Friday, promises an entertaining musical romp. “This is a must-see show for the Halloween season,” said the ...

Maui Steel Guitar Festival to feature Geri Valdriz

Entertainment October 15, 2026

Serving as a Maui Family Court judge, Geri Valdriz put his Hawaiian steel guitar aside, feeling that the responsibilities of the bench left little room for performing. “When I was a judge, I quit playing music,” Valdriz explained. “When you’re a judge, you cannot play. I did two ...