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Group plans protest against speed bumps Monday

Safe Roads Maui is organizing a protest from 7 to 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, outside the Maui County Building at 200 S. High St. in Wailuku, calling for the removal of speed bumps on county roads. The group contends that speed bumps create safety hazards, delay emergency vehicles and increase travel times. It also questions whether the county followed its own rules when installing speed bumps on roads such as Kokomo, Kaluanui and Haliimaile. Safe Roads Maui is calling for the removal of existing speed bumps and consideration of alternatives such as flashing crosswalk lights, speed ...

Kamaole Point Park to celebrate 25th anniversary Saturday

A free community celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Kamaole Point Park in Kihei will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The park, located between Kamaole Beach Parks II and III, opened in 2001 following a three-year community effort led by Buck Joiner to transform a former junkyard into a public park. The celebration will feature music, food, historical presentations, proclamations and a native planting project. The event will also recognize Joiner's contributions to the park's creation. Parking will be available across South Kihei Road at Keonekai Road and at ...

Photo of the Day: Patrick Star

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Maui Humane Society's Run to Rescue sells out; virtual registration still available

Maui Humane Society's inaugural Run to Rescue fundraiser has reached its 100-runner capacity for the in-person event Saturday, Oct. 17, but virtual registration remains open. The run begins at 6 a.m. along former sugar cane roads on Mahi Pono land in Puunene. A farmers market featuring Maui Co. Farms and other local vendors will follow the event. Proceeds will support Maui Humane Society programs, including veterinary care, shelter operations, animal rehabilitation and assistance for pet owners. Those unable to participate in person can register for the virtual event to run or walk ...

Girl Scouts of Hawaii launches workforce development program

Girl Scouts of Hawaii has launched a workforce development program to introduce high school girls to career opportunities through hands-on experiences with local businesses and industries. The program, called Girls In....., will give participants eight to 10 weeks of exposure to industries such as health care, finance, real estate and construction. Activities will include workplace visits, meetings with employees and business leaders, practical skills training and opportunities to connect with internships and jobs. Girl Scouts of Hawaii has established preliminary partnerships with ...

Lanai girls volleyball shows it has the firepower to compete

Lanai girls volleyball opened the season with 10 straight victories before running into perennial Maui Interscholastic League Division II power Seabury Hall. Back-to-back losses to the Spartans on Oct. 9 and 10 dropped Lanai to 10-2, but did little to diminish coach Kendra-Leah Sabin’s ...