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MFD reminds public about fireworks rules ahead of July 4 holiday

The sale of consumer fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday will begin Monday and continue until 8 p.m. July 4, according to the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety. A fireworks permit is not required during designated times for consumer fireworks such as sparklers, snakes and cylindrical or cone fountains, which emit effects no higher than 12 feet off the ground, according to the department. Retail stores will not sell firecrackers for the holiday, so firecracker permits will not be available for purchase at those stores. Fireworks may legally be set off only from 1 ...

Maui County Council committee to receive update on safe parking pilot project Monday

On Monday, a Maui County Council committee is scheduled to receive an update on a pilot project to establish a safe place for houseless individuals to sleep in their vehicles. The Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee is set to meet at 9 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The pilot project has not yet been established, and the committee expects to receive a presentation on the status of the project from the Department of Human Concerns, according to Council member Shane Sinenci. The County Council appropriated funds in fiscal year 2023 to establish a safe zone or sleeping ...

Photo of the Day: Kahului nightscape

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New exhibit of works by disabled opens July 2

Opening on July 2 at the Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center, “Ike, A group exhibition exploring perspective,” presents artworks by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have been taking part in a weekly program led by Claudio Marchetti. “This has been such a meaningful ...

Lahaina to host Little League tournament for first time in 18 years

Lahaina will host a Little League tournament for the first time in 18 years, according to Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen. The West Maui Little League will host a District III (Maui County) tournament when the Minors Division tournament kicks off June 26-30 on field No. 4 at the Lahaina ...