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Hawaii congressional candidate Kirill Basin allegedly threatened beachgoers in Maui; after being knocked unconscious, he was charged and held on $1 million bail

At Keawakapu Beach, Democratic congressional hopeful Kirill Basin encountered serious legal issues after reportedly threatening individuals with a knife and a gun. A bystander, trained in martial arts, bravely intervened and rendered Basin unconscious during the altercation. Now charged with terroristic threatening, Basin faces a one million dollar bail, further…

The Times of India

Congressional Candidate Kirill Basin Arrested After Maui Beach Knife Threat Ends in Sudden Knockout

Democratic candidate Kirill Basin was arrested after a beach altercation involving threats and violence. This marks his third arrest this year, complicating his congressional campaign.

International Business Times UK

In the late 1800s, mallards were introduced to Hawaii, and their descendants are now breeding with the native duck, raising concerns about genetic extinction

Hawaiian ducks face a genetic threat from mallard hybridisation across islands. Research shows significant mixing on Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui. Kauai retains more native duck genetics, but some mallard ancestry is present. Hybrid populations may remain stable across multiple generations. Conservation efforts must consider genetic factors alongside population numbers.

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UFO Sighting Over Hawaii: Flight Swerves to Avoid Mysterious White Object as Airline Denies Claim

A passenger on a Mokulele Airlines flight in Hawaii claims her plane swerved to avoid a UFO emerging from cloud, even as the airline and US regulators say they have no record of a near-miss.

International Business Times UK

Treasure Island: Inside the Hawaii antique store where ‘very rich dead people’s’ possessions are up for grabs

IN FOCUS: ‘Endangered Pieces’ on Maui was rebranded as ‘Very Rich Dead People’s Things For Sale,’ Rachel Dobkin discovers

The Independent UK

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head

A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal just off a Maui beach last week

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Entitled Tourist Who Threw A Rock At Beloved Hawaiian Seal Before Yelling ‘I’m Rich’ Officially Charged

“Let me be clear, this is not the kind of visitor we welcome on Maui.”

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Quick Facts On Lani – The Seal A Cruel Tourist Threw A Rock At In Hawaii: Why Is She Important?

A Seattle visitor is under federal investigation for allegedly throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, sparking concerns about wildlife disturbance.

International Business Times UK

'I Don't Care, I'm Rich' - Who Is The Cruel Tourist Who Threw A Rock At Beloved Hawaiian Seal - Then Gets Beaten Up For It

A Seattle tourist was detained after attacking a Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, sparking outrage and 'street justice' from a local later dubbed as an 'Ambassador of Aloha.'

International Business Times UK

Polaris Is Helping Maui Find Balance With Its Axis Deer

Polaris headed to Maui in the Hawaiian Islands to lend a hand to Maui Nui Venison in the company and island's quest to find balance with its axis deer population.

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Few Maui fire survivors will break even from $4 billion payout: ‘there’s just not enough’

For some victims, up to a third of their settlement could be absorbed by legal fees and insurers

The Independent UK

The PGA Tour Will Not Return to This Iconic Golf State in 2027

The Tour confirmed a report that next season will not open in Hawaii; the Tour had played in Honolulu since 1965.

Sports Illustrated

First Thing: US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran decried the seizure as an act of piracy, saying it has no plans to participate in talks with the US. Plus, how Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists

The Guardian - UK

Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists: ‘In Hawaii, we take care of one another’

After deadly 2023 fires, recent storms and ICE raids, Lahaina residents are determined to rebuild the town for their community

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Palm-Killing Beetle Found On Molokaʻi For First Time, Rediscovered On Maui

Hawaii officials are surveying parts of Maui and Molokaʻi for coconut rhinoceros beetles

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Maui doctor tried theowing wife off of a cliff. He pleads not guilty, but she reveals his chilling threat

He stands accused of attempted murder.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on a woman whose body was among 189 left to decay in a funeral home

Derrick Johnson buried his mother’s ashes in 2023 alongside his home on Maui, fulfilling her wish of a final resting place overlooking her grandchildren

The Independent UK

FEMA extends housing aid for Maui wildfire survivors until 2027

U.S. officials have granted an extension for housing assistance to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii, according to Gov. Josh Green

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Hawaii’s gun laws are the strictest in America. A landmark case could change that

Three Maui residents sued in 2023 to challenge new laws prohibiting the carrying of guns at places such as beaches, banks, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol

The Independent UK

Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors

Nearly 1,000 households displaced by Maui's wildfires are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance

The Independent UK

Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event

Sports Illustrated

How the $1 Million Players Era Festival Is Reshaping Feast Week

The Las Vegas tournament will feature 18 teams receiving NIL money for participating, siphoning teams from other events like the iconic Maui Invitational.

The Guardian - UK

‘We sent the kids home. Then all our cellphones went out’ – This is climate breakdown

When the Maui fires ripped through Hawaii, the community came together. For everyone it was a life-changing experience. This is Ryan’s story

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I Didn't Realize How Much Impact The Smashing Machine Actually Had On The Rock In The Live-Action Moana Movie

Mark Kerr walked so live-action Maui could flex.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from our collaboration on youth mental health after the Maui wildfires

Two years after wildfires devastated Lahaina, many students are still struggling with mental health issues

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