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Hawaiian Electric to survey Lahaina utility poles

Hawaiian Electric contractors will survey about 40 utility poles in areas above the Lahaina Bypass from Sept. 28 through Oct. 7. The work will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of efforts to strengthen the electric grid and reduce wildfire risk. Temporary wooden stakes or markers may be placed near existing electrical infrastructure. The surveys will be conducted by three-person crews from Dudek. Workers will travel in contractor-marked vehicles and carry identification badges. Crews will not request entry to homes or businesses but may need to enter yards or other private ...

County seeks feedback on proposed Paia gym

The Maui County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking feedback on plans to replace the existing Paia Gymnasium with a larger recreational and emergency-response facility. Comments will be accepted through Oct. 18 at mauicounty.gov/parksplanning. More than 40 people attended a Sept. 17 ...

Photo of the Day: Morning Peace

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.

Blood Bank of Hawaii plans Maui drive Oct. 20–22

The Blood Bank of Hawaii will hold a Maui Community Blood Drive Oct. 20–22 at the J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., in Wailuku. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22. According to the organization, about 2% of ...

UH Maui College culinary program marks 50 years

The University of Hawaii Maui College Culinary Arts program will celebrate its 50th anniversary with its annual Noble Chef Gala and a new dinner series featuring local chefs and culinary students. The Noble Chef Wine Dinner Series begins Oct. 2 with a five-course, family-style dinner ...

Kahului Post Office to host passport fair

The Kahului Post Office will host a passport fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, offering additional appointments for new passport and passport card applications. The event at 138 S. Puunene Ave. will include application acceptance, passport photos and assistance from certified U.S. Postal Service passport clerks. Lunch will be from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. A $15 fee will be charged for passport photos. Applicants should schedule an appointment at usps.com/passport and arrive early. A cutoff time may be implemented if wait times exceed the event hours. To speed processing, applicants ...