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Concern grows over planned closure of Central Maui recycling center

A Central Maui recycling center used by residents for years is expected to close Tuesday, prompting concerns in the community and among Maui County Council members. Signs posted at the University of Hawaii Maui College Recycling Center in Kahului say the facility on Wahinepio Avenue will be ...

AARP provides grant for kupuna house repairs

Her roof is leaking, affecting the floors and electrical system in her Molokai house. Hoolehua Hawaiian homesteader Christine Aki said she’s looking forward to fixing the leaks now that a grant from AARP has been approved. “I will definitely do the roof,” she said. “If I have enough, ...

MEO summer interns explore paths to community service

Maui Economic Opportunity is giving six high school and college summer interns a chance to gain real-world job experience and explore work that serves the community. An orientation hosted by MEO executive staff, including Executive Director Maggie Batangan and CEO Debbie Cabebe, was held ...

Maui County Council committee to receive update on safe parking pilot project Monday

On Monday, a Maui County Council committee is scheduled to receive an update on a pilot project to establish a safe place for houseless individuals to sleep in their vehicles. The Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee is set to meet at 9 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The pilot project has not yet been established, and the committee expects to receive a presentation on the status of the project from the Department of Human Concerns, according to Council member Shane Sinenci. The County Council appropriated funds in fiscal year 2023 to establish a safe zone or sleeping ...