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Two Maui athletes bring home Triple Crown titles

Female wrestler Taimane Mataʻafa Grove and male wrestler Aukai Walsh accentuated their hard work, passion and dedication by recently claiming Triple Crown titles at the USA Western State Championships. Dominating their ways to gold in all three wrestling styles — Roman Greco, freestyle and ...

Hawaii junior lifeguard championships in Kaanapali Aug. 9

Hawaii’s largest junior lifeguard championship to date will be at Maui’s Ka‘anapali Beach on Aug. 9. More than 120 of Hawaii’s most promising young ocean leaders will gather from across the islands to compete, showcasing their lifesaving skills, ocean knowledge, athleticism and ...

Maui golfer qualifies for U.S. Senior Amateur Tournament in Texas

It wasn’t necessarily pretty, but when it came down to crunch time, Keith Anderson was ready. A self-admitted “nervous Nelly” on the golf course, Anderson shot a 73 at the Makani Golf Club in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday to qualify for the 70th annual U.S. Senior Amateur Tournament in San ...

Comeback at the Ole Longboard Classic

Hans Vandervoort was the comeback story, but women ruled the day at the 31st Ole Longboard Classic at Launiupoko Beach Park on Saturday. Vandervoort won his second Open Men title, 18 years after winning his first one. Vandervoort, 35, is a surfboard shaper like his late father, Chris, also a ...

Two outdoor fitness courts open in Central Maui

Two new fitness courts are open for public use — one at Keōpūolani Regional Park and the second at Kahului Community Center Park. The two facilities opened to the public after a blessing Monday at Keōpūolani. They are a result of a partnership between the county, Hawaii Medical Service ...

Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association embarks on 2025 voyage across islands

From Kohala to Kahului, crossing the Alanuihāhā channel, the 36th Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association has commenced their expedition through the chain of Hawaiian islands. The event was started in 1987 by Michael Kincaid of Oahu. “They started with an annual race from Oahu to Kauai called ...