Among the films screening at the Wailuku Film Festival, Mikey Inouye’s “Mālama Mākua” traces the transformation of Oahu’s Mākua Valley from a place of deep cultural roots to a rallying point for grassroots activism. The documentary chronicles the ongoing struggle to restore U.S. ...
A three-day community gathering focused on culture, connection and recovery will take place July 17-19 along Front Street in Lahaina, according to the Maui County Office of Recovery. The Lahaina Homecoming will feature cultural experiences, storytelling, resource sharing and community-focused programming designed to welcome people back to Lahaina, honor its heritage and strengthen ties among residents, families and supporters as recovery efforts continue. Applications for vendors and exhibitors are being accepted through June 15 at lahainahomecoming.com, with selection notifications ...
University of Hawaii athletic programs got a major boost Wednesday with five donors committing to give $5 million to the UH Foundation to support name, image and likeness opportunities for student-athletes. The commitment will provide $1 million annually over the next five years to help UH ...
A Haiku couple was treated for minor injuries after an armed robbery Wednesday morning near Hoʻokipa Beach Park, according to Maui police. Police said officers responded at about 5:27 a.m. to a report of a first-degree robbery on Hana Highway near the park. A preliminary investigation found that a 46-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman, both of Haiku, were confronted by an unknown man armed with a handgun. The suspect allegedly demanded the couple’s vehicle, and the couple was struck by projectiles believed to have been discharged from suspect’s weapon before he fled in their ...
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Kula golfer Robert Loree captured the boys 13-14 division title and earned a berth in the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship during the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association's Uswing Mojing Junior World Qualifier held June 3-5 at Wailea Gold Golf Course. Loree was the only Maui player ...
