Maui native and journalist for Hawaii News Now. It's always been my dream to be back home sharing YOUR stories! Story idea? Love to hear it!
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This month marks 14 years since I officially started my career as a journalist 🥰
One thing has always remained: my passion for storytelling, my dedication to make a difference and my love for my community ❤️
Can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me ✨
Maui students to represent Hawaiʻi at Washington, D.C. this year! 😍
Twenty-four Maui Waena Intermediate School art students made ornaments selected to represent Hawai’i in the 2026 National Christmas Tree ornament challenge outside the White House!
Hawai’i is so proud of you!
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Longtime West Maui swim instructor still needs help rebuilding her business three years after the devastating 2023 Lahaina fire.
Benae Basurto’s pool wasn’t a luxury – it was her livelihood.
Help her here: bit.ly/4zAFv1A.
Story on @HawaiiNewsNow.
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Maui woman believes someone is poisoning kittens in Kula.
Karenann Deaner says she has found dozens of dead or dying cats on her property since July.
More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4sItcO1.
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Maui County is trying something new to address homelessness.
Officials opened its first safe parking program in Puunene today just before crews began clearing a homeless encampment down the street on Pulehu Road in Kahului.
More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4yXcmwf.
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Catholic schools in Hawaii are preparing to celebrate 200 years of education.
Christ the King, Sacred Hearts, St. Joseph and St. Anthony are each working on a project for the bicentennial.
To learn more, go to @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4kwxx4F.
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Some residents in East Maui were trapped at home on Thursday after major flooding, rockfalls and downed trees forced road closures throughout the county.
The area was under a flash flood warning for much of Thursday.
More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/4e8Mx4Y.
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A startling social media trend that started on the continent five years ago has made its way to the Valley Isle.
Anyone who knows who the criminals are can call Maui police at (808) 244-6493. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
More on @HawaiiNewsNow: bit.ly/3UUaZR1.
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Embattled MPD commander Lt. Michael Vaituulala walked into a federal courtroom Tuesday morning wearing a white jail jumpsuit.
He smiled at his wife and shook hands with new high-profile defense attorney William Harrison.
More on @hawaiinewsnow: bit.ly/4Bx0vHR.
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