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Today’s Horoscope

In some ways we are always in a state of flux, though you feel it more acutely as Mars bursts into the Aquarius realm. Transitions can feel so challenging because it takes energy to change, to adjust and to take on the unknown. But transitions also...

Today’s Horoscope

believed the cosmos is ordered by mathematical harmony, the heavens echoing in a perfect ratio that a human might tune into, to ascend toward clarity of soul. He also believed that beans house souls linked with hollow stems to the underworld. The...

SPORTS TV

Tuesday, Jan. 20 CHAMPIONS HOCKEY LEAGUE 8 a.m. NHLN — CHL Playoffs: Brynäs IF at Frölunda Gothenburg, Semifinal - Leg 2 10:30 a.m. NHLN — CHL Playoffs: EV Zug at Luleå Hockey, Semifinal - Leg 2 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1:30 p.m. BTN —...

TODAY’S HOROSCOPE

Venus and Jupiter pull across the sky from one another, a tension reminiscent of the tango, the South American dance of longing, bravado and heat. Is it a fight or an embrace? Anger or simply a heart on fire? The dips look perilous, the lean impossible...

TODAY’S HOROSCOPE

Today is a constellation of small bites, one of everything we’ve seen this week: trine, conjunction, opposition and square. We’re only at the beginning of the year, and already it’s time to pause and reflect on the tensions resolved, the turns of luck,...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Maui Kalikimaka’ by Mark Castrodale • Saturday: ‘Screaming sky at dusk’ by Sylvia Cabral • Sunday: ‘Lunch at Keawakapu’ by Celeste Sweezey • Monday: ‘Strong and Tall’ by Sandy Hew • Tuesday: ‘Before Sunrise’ by BIM Pinot • Wednesday:...

SPORTSTV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Dec. 30 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 11 a.m. BTN — Howard at Northwestern 1 p.m. SECN — Albany at South Carolina 2 p.m. ACCN — Pittsburgh at Miami BTN — Milwaukee at...

SPORTSTV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Dec. 26 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 a.m. ESPN — GameAbove Sports Bowl: Cent. Michigan vs. Northwestern, Detroit 11:30 a.m. ESPN — Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota, Phoenix 3...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: Õ$ 3DFLåF *ROGHQ 3ORver’ by Deborah Morley • Saturday: ‘Ooh, a sand crab’ by Paul Janes-Brown. • Sunday: ‘Cemetery in Kihei’ by Daniel Baralt • Monday: ‘Lookin’ for Santa’ by Colleen Wozniak • Tuesday: ‘Tiptoe Through the Tidepools’ by...

Forecast for Central Maui

SPORTSTV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Dec. 19 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 12 p.m. ESPNU — Grambling St. vs. Hampton, College Park, Ga. 1:30 p.m. FS1 — Seton Hall at Providence 2:30 p.m. ESPNU — Norfolk St. vs....

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Swangin’’ by Deborah Morley • Saturday: ‘A Caress’ by Ron Kwon • Sunday: ‘Before Sunrise’ by BIM Pinot • Monday: ‘A Room with a View’ by Colin Reimer • Tuesday: ‘‘Iao Valley Resident’ by Tu Nguyen • Wednesday: ‘Auku‘u at Waikapu’ by Don...

SPORTSTV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, Dec. 17 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1:30 p.m. SECN — Saint Francis (Pa.) at Florida 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Vanderbilt at Memphis 4 p.m. BTN — UTSA at Southern Cal 5 p.m. CBSSN — Air...

SPORTSTV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Dec. 16 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1 p.m. ACCN — Lipscomb at Duke 1:30 p.m. PEACOCK — Toledo at Michigan St. 2 p.m. CBSSN — Florida St. at Dayton ESPN — Louisville at...

L.A TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism

When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn’s life. Now, however, Tony Barbera is...

SPORTSTV

(All times HST) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, Dec. 10 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 11:30 a.m. ESPNU — Albany at Yale 2 p.m. ACCN — Liberty at NC State BTN — Minnesota at Purdue ESPNU — UMass at Boston College 4 p.m. BTN...

Forecast for Central Maui

Forecast for Central Maui

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Forecast for Central Maui

Forecast for Central Maui

OCEAN SAFETY IN FOCUS

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Thanksgiving to bring busy week of travel

AP Airlines and Travel Writer The turbulence caused by the longest U.S. government shutdown may still be fresh on the minds of travelers this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of ZLQWHU ZHDWKHU KHDY\ WUDI¿F...

Do vaccines cause autism?

NEW YORK — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to contradict the longtime scientific conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism, spurring outrage among a number of public health and autism experts. The CDC “vaccine...

NFL grows audience

MADRID — The initial batch of tickets for the first regular-season NFL game in Madrid were gone in a matter of hours, with nearly 700,000 people trying to get a seat to watch the Miami Dolphins play the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Real Madrid’s...

Calisthenics come back

You won’t find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it’s all about training with body weight. “That’s all we do,” Keogh said — but that’s enough to keep new members coming through the doors, excited to...

Binhi at Ani food distribution set for Nov. 15 in Lahaina

First established by Binhi at Ani during the pandemic, the Bayanihan Food Distribution program will return to Lahaina on Nov. 15. “Last year, we brought the Bayanihan Food Distribution program to the west side,” said Arnel Alvarez, president of Binhi...

Gov. Green details efforts to relieve federal food cuts

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced last week a relief plan to help people affected by cuts in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown. “No one should go hungry or lose stability because of gridlock in Washington,” Green said. “When...

SNAP cut off at shutdown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were...

Titles stripped from prince

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles LONDON — Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence. In a statement, the palace says Andrew...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘I got my eye on you’ by Colleen Wozniak • Saturday: ‘Out of the rain’ by Joy Webster • Sunday: ‘Service for Miao please’ by Cindy Kay • Monday: ‘Lighted Pathway’ by Elizabeth Frayde • Tuesday: ‘Peek-a-Boo Gecko’ by Cinzia Coglianese •...

Kapalua Plantation Course to reopen Nov. 10

Seeing improved conditions after the Plantation Course turned brown without water over the summer, Kapalua is preparing to reopen the course Nov. 10. The closure began Sept. 2 as the Plantation Course struggled to continue operation without...

When clocks fall back

Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which...

Health care outlook

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Tax credits for people who get health...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Hide and Seek’ by Krista Cheshire • Saturday: ‘Paddle Boarder with a Partner’ by Scott Sprickler • Sunday: ‘Whales in Kihei Waters’ by Jakeb Redins • Monday: ‘Wind at Waipu‘ilani Park’ by Marideth Joy Sandler • Tuesday: ‘From the...

GOP hosted at White House

WASHINGTON — Head Start programs for preschoolers are scrambling for federal funds. The federal agency tasked with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile has begun furloughing its 1,400 employees. Thousands more federal workers are going without...

Shutdown and the CDC

ATLANTA — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a pivotal conference on infectious disease this week due to the government shutdown, missing out on high-level discussions not long after surges in measles and whooping cough hit the U.S. IDWeek, the...

NBA Western Conference

LAS VEGAS — The Western Conference is so loaded that its championship might be the real NBA Finals, at least if all the betting money pouring in on those teams is any indication. Of the top seven potential NBA champions that would be bad financial...

League champions

Finding his passion at just 6 years old, Judah Du Bois has been chasing it with set goals, determination and heart. With two years of competitive karting experience across Hawaii and the U.S. mainland, Du Bois feels most alive when he’s at the track...

Direct2UH grants high school grads easy, direct admission

Students with a high enough grade-point average will now automatically qualify for admission at the University of Hawaii’s campuses in Hilo and West Oahu and all seven UH community colleges. A new initiative meant to simplify the college admissions...

Displaced young doubled

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Hait — The number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000, according to a new UNICEF report released Wednesday that warns minors are increasingly facing hunger, violence and recruitment by armed groups...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Beauty in Paradise’ by Deborah Morley • Saturday: ‘Koki Beach Park’ by Dianne Troup • Sunday: ‘Rainbows from Honokowai’ by Joe Wilson • Monday: ‘Little But Loud’ by Lisa Oyama • Tuesday: ‘Colorful Kalo’ by Gerry Ross • Wednesday: ‘On...

State bans on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids queried

WASHINGTON — A majority of Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed likely to side with a Christian counselor challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights. Kaley Chiles, with support from...

Government shutdown

President Donald Trump and other high-ranking Republicans claim Democrats forced the government shutdown fight because they want to give free health care to immigrants in the U.S. illegally. Democrats are trying to extend tax credits that make health...

Maui County Fair returns today

The Maui County Fair is returning to the War Memorial Special Complex today through Sunday, featuring dozens of food booths, rides, live entertainment, livestock and poultry exhibits, a petting zoo and much more. “We’re very excited,” said Gabrielle...

Kimmel’s TV future unsure

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The comments prompted dozens of stations to say they wouldn’t air the show, a...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Jet streaming up the sky’ by Jeff Vierra • Saturday: ‘Up Close and Thorny’ by Sandy Hew • Sunday: ‘A rare bloom’ by Gina Mills • Monday: ‘Kanaha Beach Park view’ by Cathy Harris • Tuesday: ‘Kihei night’ by John Colton • Wednesday: ‘A...

FDA targets Hims & Hers

WASHINGTON — For the first time, federal health officials are taking aim at telehealth companies promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs — including popular weight loss medications — as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on...

Buccaneers come back

HOUSTON — Baker Mayfield led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown run with 6 seconds left, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied past the Houston Texans 20-19 on Monday night. Mayfield threw for 215 yards and two...

Suit against doctor lifted

DALLAS — One of the nation’s first doctors accused of illegally providing care to transgender youth under GOP-led bans was found to have not violated the law, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says, nearly a year after the state sued the...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Rapt in Nature’ by Penny Wakida • Saturday: ‘Fragrant Plumeria Blooms’ by Lisa S. Oyama • Sunday: ‘Dragon fruit on Red Dog Farms’ by Hanvit Lee • Monday: ‘Kalaupapa’ by Lorne Direnfeld • Tuesday: ‘Moonset over West Maui’ by Kenneth...

Katseye’s ad hit 400M views

Katseye’s Gap ad hit 400M views in 3 days Global girl group Katseye has quickly risen to fame. The multinational group debuted last year and consists of members from diverse backgrounds. In just a year, they’ve performed at Lollapalooza, released an...

Sugar, U.S.’s go-to for heat

WASHINGTON — Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found. When the temperature rises, Americans — especially those with less money and education — drink lots more sugary beverages and a bit more frozen...

Jet’s Wilson misses talks

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson and Aaron Rodgers were able to connect quite a few times during games with the New York Jets. There were also plenty of lengthy conversations off the field during their two seasons together. “Obviously, I got the...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Cute seal’s ‘Good Morning’ by Don Booth • Saturday: ‘Yellow Ohi‘a bloom’ by Dennis Oura • Sunday: ‘Wiliwili Splendor’ by Marlowe Hyer • Monday: ‘Entrance to Keawakapu Beach’ by Kaiulani Kaneta • Tuesday: ‘A ground orchid blooms’ by...

Invasive insect spreads to Kauai

An invasive insect that attacks native naio plants has been found on Kauai, but there have not been reports of it on Maui, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Upon the discovery on Kauai, an islandwide survey on cultivated...

Naomi Osaka at US Open

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows. She’s playing rather well at the moment, too, under the guidance of a new coach. Just...

Maui Land & Pineapple sued over negligence in maintaining water system

A lawsuit filed Aug. 18 alleges that Maui Land & Pineapple Co., one of Hawaii’s biggest land developers, has been negligent in maintaining its Honokōhau ditch system, which supplies water to West Maui. Maui Land & Pineapple, a former plantation...

Giants QB released

Tommy DeVito is among the quarterbacks looking for a new team. The New York Giants waived the local fan favorite on Tuesday as teams released more than 1,100 players before the deadline to trim rosters down to 53. Elsewhere, Kyle Trask lost his job...

McLaurin gets 3 more years

The Washington Commanders and top wide receiver Terry McLaurin have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $96 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of...

RFK, Jr.’s claims eyed

The food pyramid that once guided Americans’ diets has been retired for more than a decade, but that has not stopped President Donald Trump’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from regularly criticizing the concept. He often highlights the...

Hana food truck ‘Órale Taco,’ is a dream come true

When Daniel Lopez dreams, he dreams big and with heart and soul, and not even a devastating wildfire can stop him. Lopez is the owner operator of Órale Taco in Hana. “Since I was about 12 years old, I dreamed of having a food truck on Maui,” he said....

4-year-old from Haiku to be featured in Times Square video presentation

Ava Joy Palmer is heading to New York City soon where she will enjoy the bright lights and sounds of the big city while likely staying up way past her bedtime. The 4-year-old will be in the Big Apple on Sept. 6 as part of the annual National Down...

FDA, conflicts, fringe views

The Associated Prtess WASHINGTON — When the Food and Drug Administration needs outside guidance, it normally turns to a trusted source: a large roster of expert advisers who are carefully vetted for their independence, credentials and judgment. But...

NBA 2025-26 schedules

NEW YORK — Every NBA team will have at least two national TV games this season, the league confirmed Thursday as part of its full schedule unveiling for 2025-26. The reason: There simply are more national games than ever, now that the league’s new...

Eric Gilliom presents ‘Mele’

6WHHO JXLWDULVW -RHO .DW] was among the musicians contributing to the unique recording, “Ha‘ina Ko Wehi: Celebrating West Maui in Mele,” which won the 1Ɨ +ǀNnj +DQRKDno award for Compilation Album of the Year. The album featured students from the...

Maui High grad earns airforce distinction

Airman Kyle Adamana, once a Maui High Saber, is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, where the 18-year-old serves as a maintainer with the 898th munitions squadron. His outstanding performance earned him the title of Tiger of the Week. He...

The Week in Photos

• Friday: ‘Honolua Sign’ by Dave Sheridan • Saturday: ‘Flamenco Dancer’ by Tim Pierpoint • Sunday: ‘Sunrise in Wailuku’ by Jeff Vierra • Monday: ‘Old Kahului Pier’ by Don Booth • Tuesday: ‘ ‘Ihi, Portulaca Molokiniensis’ by Tom Cannon • Wednesday:...

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added to energy drinks, gummies and supplements sold at gas stations and convenience stores, recommending a nationwide ban. The...

Staying sharp while aging

WASHINGTON — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to initial results released Monday from a rigorous U.S....

Climate rests on money

NEW YORK — For nearly a decade, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been using science to warn about ever more dangerous climate change in increasingly urgent tones. Now he’s enlisting something seemingly more important to the world’s powerful:...

Start-up Umani Farms nets top prize in MEO business plan contest

From Mindanao to Maui, Irish Mahoney has taken her love of farming and her business acumen and transferred it from a family farm in the Philippines to a site on Piiholo Road in Upcountry Maui. More than that, she was recently awarded a grant to help...

Coke to see sugar again

President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but the Coca-Cola Co. confirmed it Tuesday: a cane sugar-sweetened version of the beverage maker’s trademark soda will be released in the U.S. this fall. For decades, Coke and the makers of...