Maui Prep wins boys crown, Lahainaluna takes girls division at first MIL surf contest of 2026
Maui Prep won the boys’ crown, while their West Maui rival, Lahainaluna, took the girls’ division at the first Maui Interscholastic League surf contest of the season, Saturday at D.T. Fleming Beach Park.
Kaiser nurses to return to work Tuesday after four-week strike, bargaining continues
After four weeks on strike, nurses and health care professionals represented by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) will return to work Tuesday across Kaiser Permanente facilities in California and Hawai’i. The work stoppage was the largest open-ended strike of registered nurses and health care professionals in United States history, according to the union.
Hawaiʻi DOH reports second confirmed travel-related-dengue virus case of 2026
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state for 2026 to two. The first case was identified earlier this month on Maui. Both affected individuals were exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
Gov. Green appoints Daniel Gluck to Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointment of Daniel Gluck as an Associate Judge for the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Gluck fills the vacancy due to the elevation of the former Associate Judge Karen T. Nakasone to the position of Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals in July 2025.
Maui Tennis Juniors compete in 18U International Tennis tournament
Maui junior tennis players recently competed in the first-ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) 18-and-under tournament held on Maui.
UH: Study about complex shapes of reefs helps guide cutting-edge restoration
Marine scientists are creating geometric reef modules that mimick the intricate designs coral and oyster reefs to maximize survival.
New research reshapes timeline for one of earliest chapters in human history
A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China 1.7 million years ago, about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.
Maui junior athlete, Victoria Hansen, excels in both tennis and baseball
One of Maui’s brightest young athletes, Victoria Hansen, continues to excel on both the tennis court and on the baseball field. At just 12 years old, Hansen has earned her place among the Top US Tennis Association players in the State of Hawaiʻi for the 12-and-under division, firmly establishing herself as one of Maui’s most accomplished young tennis players.
Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole
Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.
Nighttime closures on Honoapiʻilani Highway in Ukumehame
From 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27 to 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, there will be intermittent holds of traffic of around 10 minutes on the highway in Ukumehame. The traffic holds will allow crews to replace and adjust the barriers on the makai shoulder of the highway.
Two recruits graduate, joining the ranks of the Maui Ocean Safety division
Two recruits joined the ranks of the County of Maui Ocean Safety Officers during a graduation ceremony on Friday. Kelson Lau and Kevin Smallwood completed the 12-week-long training program that covered not only an extensive variety of ocean rescue skills, but also Emergency Medical Responder and CPR skills, ATV/UTV and RWC operation, and communication protocols.
2nd Annual Huakaʻi Awards celebrates Hawaiʻi architects and builders
Among this year’s Huakaʻi Awards honorees is David Sellers who is credited with helping to mobilize resources and advocate for families facing loss following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire.