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Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou to East Maui

Mayor Richard Bissen will bring Holomua Kākou back to East Maui on July 27 and 28 as part of an ongoing effort to bring county government services and information to Maui County’s rural communities. Bissen will host a community talk story from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 27 at Helene Hall ...

Hale Makua holding online silent auction

Hale Makua is celebrating 80 years of service with its sixth annual fundraiser golf tournament and online silent auction. The Hale Makua Golf Tournament on June 27 at The Dunes at Maui Lani is sold out, but the online silent auction will remain open to the public through June 27. Auction items include gift certificates for dining, resort stays, activities and locally made products donated by local businesses and supporters. Proceeds will benefit Hale Makua residents, patients and programs. Hale Makua was established in 1946 and provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, care homes, ...

Carpenters union endorses Ashley Awakea Lindsey for Maui County Council

Ashley Awakea Lindsey, a candidate for the Maui County Council’s Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu seat, has received the endorsement of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters. Sam Kim of the council said Lindsey has “a clear understanding of the challenges facing working families across Maui” and is committed to policies that support family-sustaining jobs, workforce development, housing affordability and responsible economic growth. The Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters represents more than 6,000 carpenters and construction professionals across the state. Lindsey will be sign ...

Photo of the Day: Wonders of Croton

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Nā Kamehameha Pāʻū Parade announces award winners

The 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa returned to Central Maui on Saturday for a daylong celebration of Hawaiian culture, history and community. The parade down Kaʻahumanu Avenue from Mahalani Street to the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center featured pāʻū riders ...

Maui County FCU, Salvation Army launch school supply drive

Maui County Federal Credit Union and The Salvation Army have launched their annual Adopt a Backpack school supply drive to help students across Maui County prepare for the upcoming school year. Now through July 18, community members can donate new school supplies or monetary contributions at ...