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22 graduate from MPD crisis intervention training

The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team honored 22 people who completed the department’s training course focused on interacting with individuals who may be experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis. The department said the training focuses on de-escalating situations ...

AARP, Hawaii SHIP offer Medicare workshops

AARP Hawaii and the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program will offer free workshops to help Medicare beneficiaries review their health and prescription drug coverage for 2027. Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, when beneficiaries can review and make changes to their coverage for the coming year. An in-person workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 at the Malcolm Center in Kihei. The program will include a one-hour presentation covering Medicare changes for 2027, eligibility, costs and benefits, followed by one-on-one assistance. Register at ...

Bissen campaign to host chili and rice fundraiser

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and his re-election campaign supporters are inviting residents from Maui County to a chili and rice fundraiser Oct. 8 at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. Mayor Bissen is expected to discuss how his administration plans to build on the progress of the past four years. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $25 for adults 18 and older. No ticket is required for attendees under 18. Tickets may be purchased at tinyurl.com/y2fa7ay5 or at the event.

2027 Lanai axis deer hunting season announced

Applications for the 2027 Lanai axis deer hunting season will be available starting Oct. 12. Hunters can secure their spot by visiting gohunthawaii.ehawaii.gov and clicking the “Apply for Hunts” button. The season will be organized into four hunt groups — archery, youth, muzzleloader and general rifle. All four hunts may be subject to a lottery drawing. Standby hunting opportunities may be offered depending on the number of applications received. If application levels are lower than anticipated for the archery and general rifle seasons, one or more draws may be ...

Photo of the Day: Liko ‘Ohi‘a ‘Ai

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition.

Pet of the Week: Caramel

The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.