Sumiko Inaba stands 5’4” and weighs in at 125 pounds. She’s soft spoken and humble. But the mixed martial arts fighter known as “Lady Samurai” transforms into a fierce warrior inside the cage.
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Pickleball Rising on Maui, But Are There Enough Places to Play?
Seventy-seven-year-old Ron Lau’s days of surfing and diving for volleyballs at Kanaha Beach are over. The Haiku resident’s knees and other joints just can’t handle the strain. Still, he craves the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of sports.Now, he’s a pickleballer. “It crosses generations,” Lau said. “It’s for everyone. I play. My wife, surprisingly, […]
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Councilmember Hokama Expresses Support for Maui Jim Maui Invitational
Today, it was announced by the Maui Jim Maui Invitational that this year’s event will be moved from the Lahaina Civic Center to Asheville, North Carolina. The decision was made as a result of the ongoing circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Riki Hokama, chair of the Council’s Healthy Families and Communities Committee […]
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Vertical Sports Maui Basketball Clinic
Vertical Sports Maui partners with the Hope Chapel Children’s Ministry for a basketball clinic in person on Saturday, June 25, at Hope Chapel in Kihei. Boys & girls age 6-12 years old will be learning basketball skills at all levels of experience. They’ll have some competitive drills before playing games. Afterwards there will be a […]
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Maui Cycle Exploration at Haycraft Park in Maalaea
Maui Cycle Exploration will meet at Haycraft Park in Maalaea on Saturday, March 14th. Open to both residents and visitors, the ride will head to Lahaina. The ride is a total of 29 miles, and will end with a group brunch at Betty’s Beach Cafe. This ride is open to advanced riders only. You must […]
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Film Screening of ‘Riders of the Liquid Plains’ at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
There’s a Film Screening of Riders of the Liquid Plains at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, February 29th. The film showcases the most stunning wave riding action footage of all time! See wave superstars like Kai Lenny, Antoine Martin, Sarah Hauser, Morgan Noireaux, Bernd Roediger, Levi Siver, Camille Juban, and Maria Andrés in […]
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Super Bowl LIV – Chiefs battle the 49ers!
Going head to head for the first time in the BIG GAME, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will duke it out for the chance to become this year’s world champions at Super Bowl LIV. Kickoff is at 1:30pm Hawai‘i time, and if you’re looking for pupus and a place to watch […]
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Watch UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy on Maui
Watch UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy at various Maui venues on Saturday, January 18th. UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy (Cerrone) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The event is taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and you can watch it streaming live at The […]
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Register for Paia Beachfest 2020 at Paia Youth & Cultural Center
Register for Paia Beachfest 2020 through the Paia Youth & Cultural Center website from Thursday, December 19th until Thursday, January 23rd, 2020. For their 23rd annual event, the family friendly celebration will showcase Maui’s youth bodyboarders and surfers. See style, tricks, and lots of barrel riding. Lunch will be provided for all competitors, and there’ll […]
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Maui Jim’s Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center
Maui Jim’s Maui Invitational will be back at Lahaina Civic Center from Monday, November 25th until Wednesday, November 27th. Get ready for three days of action packed basketball matchups. The event will feature Georgia vs. Dayton, Virginia Tech vs. Michigan State, Kansas vs. Chaminade, BYU vs. UCLA, and more. Go online for tickets and a […]