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Opossum captured at Hilo freight warehouse

A live opossum was captured Aug. 12 at a freight warehouse near Hilo Harbor, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Warehouse employees spotted the animal at about 10:15 a.m. in a container staging area and contacted the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which ...

MEDB workshop introduces small businesses, nonprofits to AI tools

A half-day workshop hosted Friday by Maui Economic Development Board brought together a handful of small business owners and nonprofit leaders who hoped to grow their organizations with AI. The workshop was presented by Marc Rix, an international adviser, speaker, consultant and trainer. ...

Nā Hoa to bring high-energy Hawaiian music to Maui Calls

The multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning trio Nā Hoa will be among the featured performers at the Maui Calls 2026 benefit gala Saturday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The evening will also include Benny Uyetake, steel guitarist Joel Katz, The Hula Honeys and Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O ...

Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui names August Students of the Month

The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui has recognized Brayden Kitagawa of King Kekaulike High School and Kaui Joaquin of Kamehameha Schools Maui as its Students of the Month for August. Kitagawa, a senior, carries a course load that includes AP Physics, AP Calculus and AP Japanese and competes in ...

Baldwin seeks coaches for swimming, girls polo teams

The Baldwin High School athletics program is seeking qualified and dedicated coaches to lead the school’s girls and boys swim teams and the girls water polo team for the upcoming seasons. For more information and application details, contact the Baldwin Athletic Director Wade Hondo by ...