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Author Alana Kysar to hold book signing in Lahaina

Maui-based author Alana Kysar will host a book signing May 8 at Hana Hou by Hale Zen in Lahaina to celebrate the release of her new cookbook, “Aloha Veggies.” The event, scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., is open to the public and will include a meet-and-greet with the author, book signings and ...

Elevate wellness event for women set at Lumeria Maui

A women’s wellness event aimed at connection and self-care is scheduled for May 3 at Lumeria Maui. Hosted by the Aloha Ladies Social Club on Maui, “Elevate: A Wellness Experience for Women” will feature gentle movement, sound healing, intention-setting activities and social time in a retreat-style setting. According to founder Shauvon Young, the gathering is intended to create a supportive space for women in the community, especially ahead of Mother’s Day weekend. The Aloha Ladies Social Club is a free community group that connects women on Maui through events and ...

Molokai girls flag football earns first-ever MIL DII title

For the Molokai girls flag football team, the hard work has paid off. This was the first year girls flag football has been divided into Division I and Division II, and with a motto of “Kulia i ka nuʻu” (striving for the highest), the Farmers achieved a goal they had set for themselves at ...

Traffic-calming devices stir bumpy protest in Haiku

Traffic-calming devices intended to slow drivers are having a bumpy ride with public opinion in the Haiku area. After seeing a petition with nearly 1,000 signatures on it, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen placed a moratorium on the design and construction of proposed speed tables, speed ...

Baldwin student honored with top Citizen-Scholars Award

Jeremiah Jacinto of Baldwin High School was announced as one of the winners of the top two Citizen-Scholars Awards for 2026. Altogether, 43 of the state’s top public school seniors were honored April 22 at the Citizen-Scholar Awards luncheon at the Prince Waikiki. In its 22nd year, the ...

Lakota Lee, Ava Kawahara win individual MIL golf titles

Lakota Lee of Kihei Charter won the Maui Interscholastic League individual championship after shooting a 226 in the three-round tournament. Among the girls, Maui Prep’s Ava Kawahara won the championship with a 12-shot advantage over the second-place finisher. The MIL individual championship golf tournament concluded Saturday at Makena Golf and Beach Club. Earlier rounds, including a play-in tournament, were held at Waiehu Golf Course, Maui Nui Golf Course and Wailea Gold Golf Course. Lee finished 10 shots ahead of the boys runner-up Aaron Hall (236) of Maui Prep, who was followed ...