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Crews working to clear Maui roads after flooding from Lowell
Maui County and state crews are working to clear roads in South Maui and other parts of the county after coastal flooding from Hurricane Lowell deposited mud and debris and damaged transportation infrastructure. Lowell passed closest to Kauai County overnight as a Category 2 hurricane before ...
Two Maui County educators named complex area Teachers of the Year
Two Maui County educators are among 16 public and charter school teachers named Hawaii’s 2027 Complex Area and Charter School Teachers of the Year. Troy “Leven” Abshire Jr. of Makawao Elementary School was selected to represent the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kulanihako‘i-Maui Complex Area. Robert Livermore of King Kamehameha III Elementary School was selected for the Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai Complex Area. The awards recognize excellence in the classroom, commitment to students and contributions to school communities, according to the Hawaii Department of Education. The 16 ...
Taste of Upcountry fundraiser set for Sept. 12
Montessori School of Maui will host its Taste of Upcountry fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at the school’s Makawao campus. The event will benefit the school’s tuition-assistance programs, including its Hawaiian Scholarship Fund. More than 30% of Montessori School of Maui students receive tuition support, according to the school. The evening will include music by Isles Away, a performance by the dancers of Wehiwehi O Leilehua and live and silent auctions. Food will be offered by Cafe Mambo, Charcuterie Plus Bar, Kula Bistro, Lahaina Brewing Co. Upcountry, Marlow, Nicole ...
FANCON gaming fair set for Sept. 12
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will host FANCON, a free gaming and fan-culture fair, from 2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12. The all-ages event will feature board games, role-playing games, trading card games, esports, miniature gaming and painting, cosplay, demonstrations, crafts and giveaways. Free face painting and balloon twisting will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts will offer a crown-making activity while supplies last, and a limited number of tote bags will be distributed in Center Court. Free Range Comedy will present a Dungeons & Dragons demonstration from 3 to 6 ...
Kihei association plans candidate debate Sept. 15
The Kihei Community Association will host a candidate debate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at ProArts Playhouse, 1280 South Kihei Road. The event will feature candidates in four general election races. Terez Amato and Sheila Walker will discuss the state House race, while Marvin Moniz and Ashley Lindsey will appear for the Wailuku residency seat on the Maui County Council. Kauanoe Batangan and Carol Lee Kamekona will participate in the Kahului residency race, while Tom Cook and Kelly King will discuss the South Maui residency contest. Admission is free, and reservations are not ...