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County offers grants for programs that combat homelessness

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The Maui County Department of Human Concerns Homeless Programs Division has grant funding for nonprofits that offer programs and services for county residents who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The deadline to apply for Emergency Solutions Grant funding is 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Applicants may apply for program year 2025 funding, program year 2026 funding or both. However, a separate application is required for each program year. The county has been awarded $191,693 in program year 2025 funding and $208,359.38 in program year 2026 funding. The money can ...

UH to receive $40 million for coffee, cacao research

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The University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience will receive a $40 million federal grant to support research and development aimed at helping small coffee and cacao farms increase production, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. The five-year grant, awarded through the U.S. State Department’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab program, will support the development of technologies to help Hawaii farmers address challenges such as drought and invasive pests. The program also will partner with small farms in six developing countries to strengthen supply ...

Group plans protest against speed bumps Monday

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Safe Roads Maui is organizing a protest from 7 to 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, outside the Maui County Building at 200 S. High St. in Wailuku, calling for the removal of speed bumps on county roads. The group contends that speed bumps create safety hazards, delay emergency vehicles and increase travel times. It also questions whether the county followed its own rules when installing speed bumps on roads such as Kokomo, Kaluanui and Haliimaile. Safe Roads Maui is calling for the removal of existing speed bumps and consideration of alternatives such as flashing crosswalk lights, speed ...

Kamaole Point Park to celebrate 25th anniversary Saturday

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A free community celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Kamaole Point Park in Kihei will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The park, located between Kamaole Beach Parks II and III, opened in 2001 following a three-year community effort led by Buck Joiner to transform a former junkyard into a public park. The celebration will feature music, food, historical presentations, proclamations and a native planting project. The event will also recognize Joiner's contributions to the park's creation. Parking will be available across South Kihei Road at Keonekai Road and at ...

Photo of the Day: Patrick Star

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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.

Maui Humane Society's Run to Rescue sells out; virtual registration still available

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Maui Humane Society's inaugural Run to Rescue fundraiser has reached its 100-runner capacity for the in-person event Saturday, Oct. 17, but virtual registration remains open. The run begins at 6 a.m. along former sugar cane roads on Mahi Pono land in Puunene. A farmers market featuring Maui Co. Farms and other local vendors will follow the event. Proceeds will support Maui Humane Society programs, including veterinary care, shelter operations, animal rehabilitation and assistance for pet owners. Those unable to participate in person can register for the virtual event to run or walk ...