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Poi-fect costumes steal show at Lahaina Cannery

A 7-month-old dressed as poi, a family dressed as characters from “Wreck-It Ralph” and another family dressed as an airplane crew were among the winners at Lahaina Cannery's annual Halloween Spooktacular. Kanekoa Paleka-Wright, 7 months old, took first place in the keiki ages 0-2 ...

Maui man convicted on federal meth charge following online sting

A 58-year-old Kahului man was found guilty Thursday of possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute the drug. According to U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson, a jury convicted Christopher Grindling at the end of a three-day trial in U.S. District Court in Honolulu. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 25 before Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi. According to court documents, Grindling was identified during an online law enforcement operation targeting individuals seeking sex with minors. During the operation, Grindling offered drugs and cash to an undercover officer in ...

Seabury Hall wins school’s first HHSAA girls volleyball title

The Seabury Hall girls volleyball team ended its season second to none, leaving no unfinished business on the court this year. The Spartans' job is done. Entering the Hawaii High School Athletic Association 2026 Girls Volleyball State Championships on Oct. 27-30 with the No. 1 seed, the ...

Maui police officer honored with 2026 TOP COP Hawaii Award

Maui Police Department Officer Analise Farmer has been named the 2026 TOP COP Hawaii Award recipient for Maui County in recognition of her work improving officer training and recruitment programs. Farmer, a seven-year veteran of the department, has been assigned to the Plans and Training ...

Presiding Bishop Rowe to visit Lahaina

The Most Rev. Sean Walter Rowe, the 28th presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church in the United States, plans to celebrate the Eucharist Nov. 15 at the site of Holy Innocents Church, whose buildings were destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. The service will take place at the ...