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(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Aug. 14 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 7:30 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Geelong at North Melbourne 11:30 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Collingwood at Hawthorn AUTO RACING 7 a.m. FS2 — NASCAR Craftsman...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Moonrise’ by Wayne N. Hedani • Saturday: ‘Kaupo Gap Trail’ by Kai Gregoire • Sunday: ‘Li’l gecko spotted me’ by Noahn Hepfner • Monday: ‘A mother’s love’ by Tom Cannon • Tuesday: ‘Moonbow’ by Joan Atlas • Wednesday: ‘Moon over Lana‘i’...

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(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, Aug. 12 COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) 2 p.m. ACCN — LSU at Wake Forest 3 p.m. BTN — Duke at Southern Cal GOLF 9 a.m. NBCSN — USGA: 2026 U.S. Amateur, Round of 64, Merion Golf...

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The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Foggy Kula Morning’ by Marc Skaletsky • Saturday: ‘Kahului Harbor’ by Maria Unemori • Sunday: ‘Path to Paradise’ by Leilani Farm Sanctuary • Monday: ‘Launiupoko Sunset’ by Wayne N. Hedani • Tuesday: ‘Pu‘u Pa‘upa‘u’ by Tu Nnuyen •...

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(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, August 5 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 4 a.m. ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 13, Greenville, N.C. 7 a.m. ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD,...

Makena park expansion approved

The Maui Planning Commission has approved a revised plan to add comfort facilities and expand designated parking at Makena State Park in South Maui. The 6- 1 vote approving a Special Management Area permit allows the - two restrooms with shower...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Naupaka Kahakai’ by Don Booth • Saturday: ‘Napili Rainbow’ by Damian Antioco • Sunday: ‘Dozer Smiling’ by Matt Allard • Monday: ‘Friend along the way’ by Charlotte Hepler • Tuesday: ‘Looking back in Makawao’ by Edward Baldwin •...

SPORTS TV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, July 10 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5 p.m. FS2 — AF: Port Adelaide at St. Kilda 8 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Greater Western Sydney AUTO RACING 10 a.m. FS2 — ARCA...

Native plants help rebuild dunes at Baldwin Beach

Where once there was a depression in the sand from the removal of a pavilion over a year ago due to coastal erosion, a test plot of native groundcover plants has collected windblown sand, turning the depression into a mound on Maui’s North Shore. “The...

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(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, June 9 BOWLING 1 p.m. CBSSN — PWBA Tour: 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, Indianapolis MLB BASEBALL 12:30 p.m. TBS — N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland (12:40 p.m.) TRUTV — N.Y. Yankees at...

Today’s Horoscope

Afeeling kindles. You notice it. You give it a little space to inform you, because feelings are data, but they aren’t facts. They’re excellent at telling you something matters, something hurts or something seems right. They’re less reliable at...

Maui educator nominated for Teacher of the Year Award

Longtime Maui High School teacher Janyce Omura stands as one of 78 educators from across the United States who have been nominated for the 2026 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award. The National History Day program centers around an...

Classifieds / Public Notices

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(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, June 2 COLLEGE GOLF (MEN’S) 7 a.m. GOLF — NCAA Tournament: Team Match Play - Quarterfinals, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, Calif. Noon GOLF — NCAA Tournament: Team...

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HIDDEN DANGER AT BLACK ROCK

A plan is being developed

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L.A TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Tourist faces charges for throwing rock at monk seal

A Washington state visitor could face prison time related to throwing a rock the size of a coconut at a Hawaiian monk seal. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was arrested last week. His attorney Myles Briener told Hawaii News...

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Funkulele to be Released

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KATSUHIRO KANEMITSU

On Aug 2, 1944, Staff Sgt. Katsuhiro Kanemitsu, of Wailuku, 442nd RCT, M Co., was assisting in a training exercise near Leghorn, Italy, demonstrating the characteristics of German mines. The demonstration finished and the mines were stored on a truck...

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The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Idol’ by Cheryl Talbott • Saturday: ‘Just oinking around’ by Don Booth • Sunday: ‘Old Wailuku Heights’ by Lisa S. Oyama • Monday: ‘Sunset over Lana‘i’ by Rodney Kelly • Tuesday: ‘Eye to eye with an I‘iwi’ by Virginia Momirovic •...

Forecast for Central Maui

Maui County Weather Hana: Mostly sunny today. Winds ESE 6-12 mph. Partly cloudy tonight. Winds NE 4-8 mph. Kahului: Mostly sunny and pleasant today. Winds N 7-14 mph. Clear to partly cloudy tonight. Lahaina: Mostly sunny and humid today. Winds WNW...

Today’s Horoscope

Mercury squares off with Pluto in the final hours before a retrograde. It’s an opportunity to try out a role temporarily. It’s fun to fully step into the vibe as though you’re playing a character. Maybe you’re the host, the organizer, or the mentor —...

RODNEY ABREU, 64

In loving memory of Rodney Michael Abreu, 64, of Hana, Maui— Rodney was called home to Heaven on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1961, in Wailuku, Maui, to Katherine and Nelson Abreu. Rodney was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Kuleana duck crossing’ by Lisa S. Oyama • Saturday: ‘Reaching for the sun’ by John A.H. Tomoso • Sunday: ‘Ma‘o Hau Hele’ by Tom Cannon • Monday: ‘A Maui Valley’ by Cheryl Talbott • Tuesday: ‘The money tree’ by Wayne N. Hedani • Wednesday:...

Robert Joslin

Robert Hugh Joslin February 1, 1958 - April 16, 2026 Robert Hugh Joslin passed away at his Maui home on April 16, 2026 as his daughter prayed over him in his final moments. Born in Rockledge, Florida, and raised in Clear Lake, Texas, Robert moved to...

TADAO BEPPU

When World War II broke out, Kihei native Tadao Beppu began working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, contributing to the war effort. In 1943, while his father was incarcerated in the Haiku Detention Camp, Beppu enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served...

Today’s Horoscope

Venus begins a social season of sorts in Gemini. It starts off friendly enough — outreach to see who’s game to mix and mingle, what they want, what they’re about and what chemistry may come from the finding out. Keep it light, but stay curious enough...

Governor praises project

Gov. Josh Green and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen celebrated the widening of a major transportation artery on Maui. With ceremonies at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission and a blessing by the Rev. Kalani Wong, a portion of Puunene Avenue was opened...

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(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, April 22 COLLEGE BASEBALL Noon BTN — Notre Dame at Michigan St. COLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN’S) 5 a.m. ACCN — Atlantic Coast Tournament: TBD, Quarterfinal, Charlotte, N.C. 8...

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Tuesday, April 21 COLLEGE BASEBALL Noon BTN — St. John’s at Rutgers 1 p.m. ACCN — Kentucky at Louisville SECN — Siu-edwardsville at Missouri 3 p.m. BTN — Hawaii at UCLA COLLEGE GOLF (WOMEN’S) 4 a.m. SECN — Southeastern Tournament:...

Today’s Horoscope

Happy Haiku Day, a celebration of the Japanese poetic form typically revolving around nature, the passing of seasons and ephemeral beauty. Though the syllabic pattern of “five-seven-five” is the way many westerners learn haiku, Japanese haikus often...

Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report

ORLANDO, Fla. — The most popular last names in the U. S might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest- growing at the start of this decade, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and...

Forecast for Central Maui

JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

Today’s Horoscope

Mercury’s sign change advises forethought in matters of communication. At the very least, send kind thoughts out before you send yourself out. If applicable, do research about what you’re getting into. Anticipate need and expectation. Have a few...

Tom Jewell, 82

Thomas Ward Jewell, 82 of Pukalani, Maui passed away on February 19, 2026 in the Kula Hospital after navigating an extended journey with laryngeal cancer. A Celebration if his life will be held on June 19th at 12:00 at the Nona Lani Cottages-Sugar...

Gwen Brush

Gwen Brush, 83, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Wailuku, Hawaii. Born on April 29, 1942, Gwen was a passionate artist known for her metal sculptures and paintings that often celebrated Hawaiian culture. Her notable works include the Silversword...

L.A. TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Residents offer ideas, critiques storm recovery

More than 150 people attended meeting in - forts after two powerful March storms brought record-breaking rain and turned some roads into - covery plans, some Kihei residents were critical of what they described as a lack of preparation before Kihei...

Ray Hart, 83

Ronald Ray Hart, age 83, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. He is survived by Carla, his beloved wife of 58 years; daughter Ranette(jay) of Seattle, sons Carl(katie) of Seattle, Matthew of Kihei, & his cherished grandchildren...

L.A TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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