Kaylah McHone will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting Sept. 1. Habitat for Humanity Maui creates safe, affordable and permanent homes for local families. In the upcoming presentation, McHone will talk about the organization’s partner families, explore ...
The Maui County Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division will host a U.S. passport application acceptance fair by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Maui Family YMCA Westside Resource Center in Lahaina. The event is intended to make passport services more accessible to West Maui residents. To schedule an appointment, call (808) 270-7791. The County Immigrant Services Division office in Wailuku will be closed all day Aug. 28. For more information, visit mauicounty.gov/253/immigrant-services-division.
The state Department of Health is alerting the public to several events across Maui County in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. On Maui, a SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the University of Hawaii Maui College. For information, email Wendy.Schwartz@va.gov. There will also be a sign-waving event by Maui Prevention Suicide Task Force, MEO Youth and YouthLine Hawaii from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in front of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. For information, email bergan001@hawaii.rr.com. The Maui Police ...
The islandwide brown water advisory for Maui has been canceled, but a new advisory has been issued for Fleming Beach Park on Maui, according to the state Department of Health. The department is advising beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain. After storms or heavy rain, the water may contain higher than normal pollutant levels. The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine. The public should also avoid swimming, ...
Gov. Josh Green has asked the White House to issue a presidential emergency declaration for Hawaii following Hurricane Lala. The request, signed Saturday, covers Maui County, Hawaii County and the city and county of Honolulu. The governor’s request seeks federal assistance to protect ...
Scouting America, Aloha Council is inviting Hawaii families to enroll children in its fall programs, which offer outdoor activities, STEM education, community service and leadership opportunities. Programs are open to youth from kindergarten through age 17. Cub Scouts serves children in kindergarten through fifth grade, while older youth may participate in Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing and Exploring. Financial assistance is available to eligible families to help cover registration and uniform costs. Scouts also can participate in the council’s annual popcorn fundraiser to support ...
