HONOLULU — A lawsuit filed this week in U.S. court in Honolulu challenges a century-old system that provides one of the most valuable benefits for Native Hawaiians: land at almost no cost. The lawsuit says the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which sets aside land for those who have at least ...
Under the direction of Jim Durham, the Maui Pops Chamber Players will present a “Four Masters-One Afternoon” concert featuring works by Mozart, Bach, Shostakovich and Barber on Sunday at Saint Anthony Church. A total of 23 musicians from the Maui Pops will perform in smaller groups. ...
Opening Friday at the ProArts Playhouse, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl’s play “The Conversion of Ka‘ahumanu” brings to life a defining moment in Hawaii’s history when Hāna-born Queen Ka‘ahumanu faced decisions that shaped the future of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The play is directed by ...
Three Maui students have been awarded ecology and conservation scholarships from the Friends of Haleakala National Park. Dominick Guiwa of Maui High School, Christian Pelletier of Seabury Hall and Serene Gunnison of UH Maui College each received $2,000 through the 2026-27 Don Reeser, Mary Evanson and Dr. Fern Duvall Memorial Scholarship. The three are pursuing studies and careers related to ecology or conservation of ecosystems such as Haleakala National Park and Hawaii’s natural environment. Guiwa is interested in the intersection of environmental chemistry, ecology and ...
Longtime Maui High School teacher Janyce Omura stands as one of 78 educators from across the United States who have been nominated for the 2026 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award. The National History Day program centers around an international student history contest that ...
A Maui chef has won a major national cooking competition involving 24 chefs in a televised program on the Food Network. Lee Anne Wong secured first place in season three of “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” by creating a Michelin-worthy meal after competing in eight three-hour shifts to ...
