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Emalia’s Table online auction underway to support grieving children

Nā Keiki O Emalia’s annual Emalia’s Table fundraiser is underway, with an online auction open through June 19 to support grief services for Maui children and teens who have lost a loved one. The auction features more than 50 items, including dining experiences, adventures, gifts and vacation getaways. Proceeds will benefit Nā Keiki O Emalia’s peer-based grief support groups and related programs for bereaved youth across Maui County. According to organizers, community support from Emalia’s Table has helped the program continue school- and community-based services and provide ...

Kahana Canoe Club marks 50 years with Nāleiʻehā Regatta on Saturday

Kahana Canoe Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the club prepares to host its annual Nāleiʻehā Regatta on Saturday at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina. Founded in May 1976 by the Nāleiʻehā ʻohana on the shores of Kahana, the club was established to perpetuate Hawaiian ...

Makawao Avenue overnight closures scheduled for waterline repairs

The Maui County Department of Water Supply will close a section of Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road overnight from June 16-18 to conduct waterline repair work. The closure will allow local traffic only from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 16, 17 and 18. During the closure, through traffic will be detoured via Olinda Road, Hanamu Road, Meha Road and Kealaloa Avenue. Brief interruptions to water service may occur during the work period. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and use caution when traveling in the area.

Trump proclamation targets fishing restrictions in Papahānaumokuākea

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday to reopen portions of three Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing, drawing praise from fishery managers and criticism from conservation and Native Hawaiian organizations. The proclamation, "Restoring American Commercial ...

Photo of the Day: Ae‘o — da bebe

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition.

Haiku man killed in motorcycle crash in Makawao

A 48-year-old man from Haiku died in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in Makawao. Police have identified the man as Jeremy Salinas. The crash occurred at about 10:28 p.m. on Piiholo Road near Mahiai Place. According to Maui police, Salinas was driving a 2006 Honda CRF223F motorcycle north on Piiholo Road when he failed to negotiate a left bend in the road and went up an embankment. Salinas was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates Salinas was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The ...