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Police identify Wailuku man killed in motorcycle crash

Maui police have identified the 44-year-old Wailuku man who died in a motorcycle crash Oct. 11 in Wailea as Matthew Adamson. The crash happened at about 9:36 p.m. on Wailea Alanui Drive, about one-tenth of a mile south of Okolani Drive, according to the Maui Police Department. The preliminary investigation found that Adamson was driving a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle north on Wailea Alanui Drive when he lost control, veered to the right and struck a curb. Adamson was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. Adamson was not wearing a helmet at the time of ...

New sewing program aims to help Maui residents launch businesses

The Sewing Hui of Maui is accepting applications through Oct. 31 for a new bridal and formalwear alterations training program designed to help five Maui residents start their own businesses. Funded by the Maui County Office of Economic Development, the program will provide 120 hours of ...

Resort employees recognized for Lahaina Bypass cleanups

Employees of Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger have received the No Ka Oi Highway Hui Award from the state Department of Transportation’s Highways Maui District for their volunteer cleanup efforts along the Lahaina Bypass. Since joining the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program in 2022, the ...

Vertical Sports Maui announces 2027 camp, upcoming events

Vertical Sports Maui is preparing for another year of youth sports programs and community events, including its annual Vertical Sports Camp from June 7–11, 2027. The organization is seeking coaches for cheerleading, football, baseball and other sports. Its next coaches meeting is scheduled ...

U.S. Rep. Ed Case recognized for supporting small businesses

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has been named a “Franchise Champion” by the International Franchise Association for his support of franchise businesses and small businesses. The association said Hawaii has more than 2,800 franchise locations employing nearly 30,000 people and generating ...