When the 4x100-meter relay takes off at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis next month, “Jet” and “Lightning” will be looking to help carry Hawaii to the gold. Special Olympics Hawaii has announced its delegation of athletes, unified partners and coaches who will ...
At 15 years old, Asiel Abdel-Hadi wasn’t even alive the last time a gymnast from Maui achieved a Level 10 ranking and qualified for nationals. Level 10 is the highest skill level in the USA Gymnastics Development Program, and it often serves as a pathway to collegiate gymnastics. The ...
In the early 1840s, Belgian instrument maker and musician Adolphe Sax set out to create a new sound for orchestras and military bands that could bridge the gap between the bold power of brass and the subtle expressiveness of woodwinds. Long before it became synonymous with jazz, the ...
Maui County has partnered with vendor CivicPlus to launch a new website at mauicounty.gov. The county said the website improvements aim to deliver easier access to documents, data and time-saving self-service applications. Features include enhanced navigation and document searches, an AI ...
Community festivals with children’s games, music, food and multicultural dances are scheduled for this month to celebrate the 24th annual Maui Matsuri, honoring Japanese ancestors and cultural heritage. “The Maui Matsuri has been a special event for many years for our community, and we're excited as this is the Year of the Fire Horse,” said Justin Yanagida, president of the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui. “Our hope is that this event not only perpetuates Japanese culture but also that everyone who attends has a good time.” The first event will be a children’s festival ...
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