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Imua Family Services expands leadership team
Imua Family Services has expanded its leadership team as the organization prepares to mark 80 years of serving children and families on Maui. Brian Nagami became the organization’s first chief operating officer Sept. 1. He will oversee operations, facilities, technology and information ...
South Maui town hall set for Sept. 30
Updates on storm recovery, roadway improvements and other Maui County issues will be discussed at a South Maui town hall at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Malcolm Center in Kihei. Topics will include recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell and the Kona Low storms in March, flood mitigation, the North-South Collector Road and the use of R-1 recycled wastewater, according to council member Tom Cook. Cook also plans to discuss the proposed South Maui Community Plan, a 20-year growth and land-use framework for the Kihei-Makena region that is being considered by the Maui County Council. The ...
College fair to bring more than 60 institutions to Kahului
Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities are in line to participate in the Fall 2026 HACAC Maui College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The free event will give students and families opportunities to learn about academic programs, campus life, scholarships, financial aid and other college resources. Participating institutions will include schools from Hawaii, the continental United States and other countries. Students at all stages of the college-planning process may attend and speak directly with college admissions ...
Utility work to affect Dairy Road traffic
Hawaiian Electric contractors will perform maintenance on a steel utility pole at Dairy Road and Alamaha Street from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29–30 and Oct. 5–9. The work will close the right-turn lane from Alamaha Street onto southbound Dairy Road, along with the bike lane, shoulder and sidewalk in the area. No electrical service interruption is expected. Flaggers will direct traffic through the area. Motorists should expect delays and use caution near the work zone.
Free Skate Jam coming to Upcountry Skate Park on Sept. 26
The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation and One Love Skate will host a free Skate Jam from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Upcountry Skate Park in Pukalani. Skaters of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Registration begins at 2:45 p.m., followed by skate lessons from 3-3:30 p.m., and a variety of skill-level contests throughout the afternoon, including timed runs, best trick and more. Food, games, prizes and music will be available for participants and spectators. Helmets are required for all skaters. A limited amount of skateboarding equipment will be available to ...