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County closes temporary service sites as Lowell threat diminishes
Maui County closed temporary service sites in Lahaina and Wailuku at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, after a flood watch associated with Hurricane Lowell expired, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency. The county and American Red Cross opened the sites earlier that day at the Lahaina ...
Maui High Foundation announces Hall of Honor honorees
The Maui High School Foundation will hold its 15th annual Hall of Honor Awards Banquet on Oct. 24 at the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Center. This year’s honorees are Bruce Anderson, Saber Spirit Award; Jason Baum, Award of Excellence; Tia Joaquin, Inspirational Award; Carol Reimann, ...
Conservation scholarship applications due Oct. 16
Nā Koa Manu Conservation is accepting applications for the 2026 Dr. Fern Duvall II Dedicatory Conservation Scholarship. The scholarship provides a one-time award of $2,000, subject to available funding, to an undergraduate or graduate student studying environmental science, biology, conservation or a related field at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a commitment to conservation through coursework, research, volunteer service, community initiatives or related experience. Preference will be given to students from Hawaii or ...
Free cancer screenings available for eligible women
The Hawaii Department of Health is offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who meet age, income and insurance requirements. The Hawaii Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program is open to women ages 40 to 64 whose income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level and who are uninsured or underinsured. Women may qualify as underinsured if they cannot afford their copay or deductible or their insurance does not cover cancer screening. An online eligibility form is available at mammogram.hawaii.gov. Department staff will review submissions and contact ...
Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell
HONOLULU — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii's western islands in the overnight hours Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. The islands of Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning early Tuesday, while Oahu, the state's most ...