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Woman dies, another critically injured in East Maui ocean rescue

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A 56-year-old California woman died and a 53-year-old Texas woman was hospitalized in critical condition after they were pulled from the water Wednesday morning at Koki Beach in East Maui. Maui Fire Department crews responded to the ocean rescue at 10:16 a.m. after receiving reports that one unresponsive person had been pulled from the water while another remained unresponsive in the ocean. According to the department, bystanders began CPR on the Texas woman before firefighters arrived. An off-duty firefighter entered the water with a surfboard to retrieve the California woman before ...

Kimo’s to return to Lahaina

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A restaurant that was established on Maui nearly 50 years ago and grew into a chain of 13 establishments across Hawaii and California is returning to Lahaina. Kimo’s restaurant, part of T S Restaurants, has signed a letter of intent to develop a restaurant on Front Street, marking a ...

Gov. Green signs bills targeting ‘deepfakes’

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Gov. Josh Green signed measures seeking to set up new controls for artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI. One of the bills targets what is referred to as “deepfake” technology, which enables the digital imitation of an individual’s voice, face or likeness. It has been linked to identity theft, fraud, election interference, cyberbullying and non-consensual pornography. The act establishes consumer protection standards for deepfake technology and other similar AI functions, while defining harmful use and providing civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized ...

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend

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Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays will return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina United Methodist Church as part of the three-day Lahaina Homecoming celebration. Hosted by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission's Healing Journey Team, the free monthly gathering is designed to promote healing, connection and community resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 wildfires. More than 30 Maui businesses, nonprofit organizations and service providers are expected to participate, offering locally made products, community resources and support services. The event also will ...

Lee fires final-round 68 to win Maui Amateur title

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Lakota Lee of Kihei shot a final-round 4-under-par 68 to rally from behind and win the Championship Flight title at the ninth HSGA Maui Amateur at Wailea Golf Club. Lee entered the final round after opening rounds of 75 and 76. His closing 68 was the lowest round of the Championship Flight ...