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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.

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'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

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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.

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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

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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

The Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

International Business Times UK

Two Years On, Maui's Youth Still Struggle With Mental Health After Deadly Wildfires

Maui teens face PTSD, anxiety and depression two years after wildfires, worsened by school disruptions and scarce mental health resources.

Benzinga

'It's Your Honeymoon. You Get One Of Them' — High Net Worth Couple Questions If Spending $10K On A 10-Night Maui Trip Is Responsible Or Excessive

Marriage isn't something that happens in one day. Both partners had to think carefully about this critical decision, but after the marriage has concluded, many couples celebrate with a honeymoon.

International Business Times UK

Hawaii Prepares for Hurricane Kiko With State of Emergency: Where Is the Storm Headed?

Hurricane Kiko, a Category 4 storm, is tracking north of Hawaii and is expected to weaken over the coming days. Officials have declared a state of emergency, urging residents to prepare as dangerous surf and rip currents are forecast for the Big Island and Maui.

The Guardian - US

‘I’m just waiting and waiting’: Filipino survivors feel left out of Maui fire recovery efforts

Filipino immigrants made up about 40% of Lahaina’s pre-fire population – but many feel left behind in a systemic failure that reflects Hawaii’s colonial history

The Guardian - US

Depression, suicides, overdoses: broad impacts of US wildfires revealed in study

Fallout goes beyond deaths and injuries, including lung damage and deaths caused by healthcare disruptions

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