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Free spay and neuter clinics planned on Maui

Maui Humane Society and Greater Good Charities will host two free spay and neuter clinics this month aimed at sterilizing hundreds of cats and dogs across Maui. The first clinic, for cats and dogs, will be June 18-20 at the Maui Preparatory Academy gymnasium in Lahaina. Dog owners must schedule appointments through mauihumanesociety.org/ggc-lahaina. Cat surgeries will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis without appointments. Check-in runs from 7 to 10 a.m. daily or until capacity is reached. A second clinic for cats only will be June 24-26 at Maui Marketplace, Unit 205, in ...

Kalaupapa no longer offering tours following death or longtime resident

Kalaupapa National Historical Park announced Monday that Kalaupapa Saints Tours is no longer operating, leaving the park without any scheduled tours. Kalaupapa Saints Tours is no longer operating scheduled tours after the death of Aunty Meli Watanuki, who helped establish Kalaupapa Saints ...

Paʻūpili 3rd Saturday set for June 20 in Lahaina

The Maui Economic Recovery Commission will host its monthly Paʻūpili 3rd Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The free community gathering is part of an ongoing series focused on healing, connection and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires. Organizers said the event brings together local businesses, cultural practitioners, artists and community organizations to provide opportunities for gathering, creativity and support. For more information, visit Facebook.com/PaupiliSaturdays.

Credit unions golf tournament to benefit Maui Junior Golf

The Credit Unions of Maui will hold their 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 25 at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting the Maui Junior Golf Association. The tournament will feature four-person teams competing in a modified scramble format. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 6:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player and includes green fees, a cart and two mulligans. The registration deadline is July 11. Participants will have opportunities to compete in par-3 contests and on-course games, and will receive a post-tournament lunch ...

Photo of the Day: Parakeet Plaza

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Six injured in Kihei balcony collapse

Six people were injured Sunday afternoon when a second-story condominium balcony collapsed in Kihei. According to the Maui Fire Department, firefighters responded at about 4:15 p.m. to the 2000 block of South Kihei Road after receiving reports of a structural collapse. A second-story ...