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Kalama Park ball fields remain closed until Nov. 2

The ball fields at Kalama Park in Kihei will remain closed for sanitization until Nov. 2 following a wastewater overflow last week. The park's tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, playground and pavilions all reopened Oct. 27. The closures followed an Oct. 22 wastewater overflow caused by a mechanical failure at Kihei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6. Repairs were completed Oct. 23, and the county has lifted its water conservation request for South Maui sewer customers.

Kaunoa seeks holiday gifts for 900 Maui Nui kupuna

Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the Maui County Department of Human Concerns, is seeking community members to help provide holiday gifts to about 900 kūpuna across Maui Nui through its annual Giving Tree program. From Nov. 5-20, community members can select holiday wish tags from the ...

Maui police seek help locating next of kin for unclaimed bodies

The Maui Police Department, in coordination with its health care partner Maui Memorial Medical Center, is seeking the public's help locating next of kin for five deceased individuals whose bodies remain unclaimed. Anyone with information about Neal Hiraki, 63, who died July 30; Michael Amodeo, 75, Aug. 17; or Ronald Thompson, 68, Aug. 19, should call the Maui Police Department at (808) 463-3833. Anyone with information about William Thornquest, 72, who died May 5; or Paul Vella, 72, July 27, should call Maui Memorial Medical Center at (808) 242-2276.

Abraham ‘Snake’ Ah Hee honored with Pioneers of Surfing award

Leilani's On the Beach recognized Abraham “Snake” Ah Hee as its 2026 Pioneers of Surfing honoree during a private award presentation Sunday at the restaurant in Kaanapali. Ah Hee, an accomplished surfer, fisherman, diver and paddler, was recognized for his contributions to surfing, ...

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 ...