Photo of the Day: Haleakala Sunset
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An exhibition of aloha: MACC puts vintage shirts by John Keoni Meigs on display
Long before the aloha shirt became a ubiquitous symbol of Hawaii, Chicago-born, self-taught painter and textile designer John Keoni Meigs created hundreds of unique, island-themed shirt designs beginning in the late 1930s. Some of his innovative work is on display in the “Keoni of ...
Photo of the Day: Shark Sighting
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Five surfers rescued off West Maui
Five surfers, including two children, were rescued from rough ocean conditions off Papalaua State Wayside Park on Aug. 31, according to the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety. Firefighters, Ocean Safety officers and U.S. Coast Guard personnel responded at 1:53 p.m. to a report of several people on surfboards struggling in gusty winds. Firefighters spotted the surfers about 300 yards offshore and directed a jet ski crew and Coast Guard vessel to their location. The jet ski crew brought four members of the original group to shore, along with another surfer who was also ...
Mayor says improper Haiku speed tables will be removed
After hearing residents’ testimony for two hours about traffic-calming devices in Haiku, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen assured them that devices found to have been installed improperly would be removed. According to county officials, 31 speed bumps and speed tables approved under the ...
Free business conference Sept. 23-24
The Maui Food Innovation Center will host the free Innovate Maui Nui Conference on Sept. 23-24 at the Pilina Events Center on the University of Hawaii Maui College campus. The conference will offer training, networking and information about funding resources for entrepreneurs, small-business owners and food innovators. The first day will focus on entrepreneurship, while the second will cover food manufacturing, infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Space is limited. To register or view the conference agenda, visit tinyurl.com/mr2kxw48.