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US Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement today, building on President Joe Biden’s formal apology for the federal government’s former Indian Boarding School policies, which he delivered in a speech on Friday.

Angel Hands Maui has announced the return of the Lahainaluna High School Prom Pop-Up Shop, an initiative designed to support students affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. As families in Lahaina continue their journey toward recovery, Angel Hands Maui continues work to ensure that Lahainaluna High School’s juniors and seniors can celebrate their prom in style—without the financial burden that might otherwise prevent them from participating in this milestone event.

Arisumi successfully defended her girls MIL individual crown, while Yu’s gold medal is his first win in four years of competing. The MIL will send 13 girls and 12 boys to the state tournament Oct. 29 on O’ahu.

The Lahaina Energy Partnership invites all Lahaina community members to join the upcoming Co-Design Workshop this Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lahainaluna cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event occurs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner will be provided.

Lahainaluna alumnus MJee Abara is the recipient of the second annual EDucation Volunteer Scholarship, announced Maui Health’s Auxiliary Volunteer Program, Maui’s only hospital-based junior volunteer program.

The Bears, who are 11-0 in the MIL and clinched a state tournament berth, are hoping for a big sendoff for their eight seniors, who’ve grown up playing volleyball together.

Some Lahaina students who lost their homes have said goodbye to their friends and their dreams of attending Lahainaluna to finish their high school years at other campuses.

With residential debris removal 100% complete, opening of residential areas off Lahainaluna Road is set for Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 a.m. This is Phase 4 of the Maui Emergency Management Agency zone reopening plan and marks one of the final large residential zones to be reopened.

Interact provides young individuals between the ages of 12-18 the chance to contribute to their communities while broadening their global perspectives. Additionally, by joining as members—known as ‘interactors’—they can enhance their leadership abilities and gain insights about themselves and their peers within a supportive community.

Lahainaluna, Kamehameha Maui and Maui High win in football, while Baldwin and Seabury stay undefeated in volleyball.

Film festival favorite “My Partner,” a tender Boys’ Love drama and coming-of-age tale shot in Lahaina prior to the devastating fire in 2023, will be available on major streaming VOD (video on demand) platforms beginning Sept. 24, 2024.

Seabury Hall continues cross country dominance, Lunas extend MIL football winning streak and Baldwin stays undefeated in girls volleyball.

The two teams joined in the potluck tradition after Lahainaluna beat Moloka‘i in the Famers’ MIL 11-player football debut on Saturday night.

The Farmers have gone from playing flag football and borrowing equipment to dominating the eight-player ranks and finally making it to the 11-player stage.

Corniel say’s he’s “fulfilled my coaching goals” and plans to focus on his family. Also in Maui County sports over the weekend, Baldwin broke its 22-game losing streak and Hawaiian Canoe Club won big at World Sprints in Hilo.

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association raised over $54,000 for Maui high school graduates and college students on Friday during its annual golf tournament.

Kolten Magno and Maui’s Little League All-Stars continued their run in Williamsport while his brother Kahi Magno kicked off the preseason with Lahainaluna’s football team. MIL girls volleyball also got underway as the fall sports season gets rolling.

Day of Hope and Prayer was highlighted by a heartfelt musical and artistic performance by ʻUlalena, a beloved Lahaina-based group that headlined Lahaina’s Maui Theater for two decades. With many original cast and crew members, the ʻUlalena throwback performance Sunday brought hopeful tears, and standing ovations.

To cap off Friday’s community-inspired events honoring Lahaina, upwards of 500 people attended “Puana Aloha no Lahaina” at the Lahaina Civic Center on Friday night.

“Last year after the fire, it was chaos. … So, this year is totally welcome because we are at our home stadium, we know school is going to be here. It’s just so good to be back out here,” Lahainaluna head coach Dean Rickard said.