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Ninth arrest made in assault, riot investigation

Local News August 7, 2026

A 16-year-old Lahaina boy was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of riot in connection with an assault and riot last month at a West Maui resort. The latest arrest is the ninth reported by police in connection with the July 17 incident at Kā‘anapali Ali‘i, a luxury beachfront condominium and resort at 50 Nohea Kai Drive. Eight juveniles ranging in age from 14 to 17 — including four 14-year-olds — and a 20-year-old Makawao man have now been arrested during the investigation. The 16-year-old was released to the custody of his parents after processing and consultation with ...

Maui Charity Walk distributes nearly $1.8 million

Local News August 7, 2026

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association distributed nearly $1.8 million to 78 nonprofit organizations Friday during its Maui Charity Walk Allocation Reception Breakfast at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The $1,793,769 was raised through the 47th Maui Charity Walk on May 9, another record-breaking total ...

Akakū to provide live primary election coverage

Local News August 7, 2026

Akakū Maui Community Media will broadcast live coverage of Hawaii’s 2026 primary election from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The election-night program, hosted by Rick Nava and Hawaii Journalism Initiative journalist Cammy Clark, will feature election results, conversations with candidates and Maui Nui community leaders, and discussion of local issues. The broadcast also will include recorded interviews from the Kūhinia Maui remembrance event in Lahaina marking the third anniversary of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Coverage will air on Akakū channels 53, 54 and 55 and will be ...

Memorial service tonight to honor Lahaina wildfire victims

Local News August 7, 2026

A memorial service honoring the people who died in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the crosses on Lahainaluna Road. Organizers will read the names of the more than 100 people who died in the fire during the service. Sign-in will begin at 5 p.m. for family ...

Many wildfire survivors continue to seek affordable housing in Lahaina

Local News August 7, 2026

Former Lahaina resident Sharon Serafica, her husband William and great-granddaughter have lived in nine different places since losing their home at Front Street Apartments to the August 2023 Lahaina fire. “We still haven’t found a permanent home,” said Serafica, a retired preschool ...

Marnie Masuda: Your vote in Saturday’s primary matters for Maui’s working families

Columns August 7, 2026

Primary elections are always important, but the Hawai‘i primary on Aug. 8 is one of the most important in recent memory. No matter who you are, no matter what you believe, no matter how young (if you’re 18 or over) or old, whether you’re well-off, middle class or struggling, this primary ...