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Maui voters urged to watch for ballot notifications

Maui County election officials are reminding voters to watch for official notifications about their mail ballots, particularly if an issue needs to be corrected before their vote can be counted in the Nov. 3 general election. Registered voters with email addresses on file will automatically receive notifications when their ballot packages are mailed, received and accepted for counting, or if a problem with their ballot return envelope needs to be addressed. Common issues include missing signatures or signatures that do not match those on file. “A top priority for our office is ...

Motorcyclist killed in Kihei crash identified

The Maui Police Department has identified the motorcyclist who died in a Friday night collision in Kihei as Jorge Martinez, 37, of Kihei. Police also corrected an earlier report, saying the 18-year-old Kihei man driving the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of third-degree negligent homicide, not third-degree negligent injury. He was subsequently released pending further investigation. The collision occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. on Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street. According to police, the 18-year-old was driving a 2013 Ford Edge east on Kaonoulu Street and turning ...

Photo of the Day: Napili Beach

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Holomua Kākou events on Lanai postponed

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen's annual Holomua Kākou visit to Lanai, scheduled for Oct. 27-28, has been postponed because of severe weather forecasts and the cancellation of ferry service. The visit was scheduled to include a Talk Story Community Meeting, Community Drop-In Center, Grant Writing Workshop and Community Budget Meeting. Ferry service to Lanai on Oct. 28 was canceled after the National Weather Service issued a statewide flood watch, preventing county personnel from traveling to the island. Heavy rainfall, flooding and isolated thunderstorms are possible through Oct. ...

Flood watch in effect for Maui County through Wednesday night

A flood watch is in effect for Maui County through late Wednesday night as a narrow band of tropical moisture moves across Hawaii, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and isolated thunderstorms. The National Weather Service forecasts the heaviest rainfall late Tuesday night through the first half of Wednesday, with Maui County and Oahu facing the highest potential for flash flooding. Rain could linger into Thursday and Friday. Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for possible flooding and other weather-related impacts. The Maui ...

Artist to bring the language of trees to Maui

Dividing her time between New York City and Ardee, Ireland, artist and activist Katie Holten creates innovative, unconventional work exploring the intersection of art, activism, ecology, language and history. Speaking Thursday, on “The Language of Trees” at the Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts ...