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Suicide prevention events planned across Maui County

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The state Department of Health is alerting the public to several events across Maui County in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. On Maui, a SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the University of Hawaii Maui College. For information, email Wendy.Schwartz@va.gov. There will also be a sign-waving event by Maui Prevention Suicide Task Force, MEO Youth and YouthLine Hawaii from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in front of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. For information, email bergan001@hawaii.rr.com. The Maui Police ...

Brown-water advisory lifted for Maui, issued at Fleming Beach

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The islandwide brown water advisory for Maui has been canceled, but a new advisory has been issued for Fleming Beach Park on Maui, according to the state Department of Health. The department is advising beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain. After storms or heavy rain, the water may contain higher than normal pollutant levels. The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine. The public should also avoid swimming, ...

Green seeks federal emergency declaration following Lala

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Gov. Josh Green has asked the White House to issue a presidential emergency declaration for Hawaii following Hurricane Lala. The request, signed Saturday, covers Maui County, Hawaii County and the city and county of Honolulu. The governor’s request seeks federal assistance to protect ...

Aloha Council invites families to join Scouting

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Scouting America, Aloha Council is inviting Hawaii families to enroll children in its fall programs, which offer outdoor activities, STEM education, community service and leadership opportunities. Programs are open to youth from kindergarten through age 17. Cub Scouts serves children in kindergarten through fifth grade, while older youth may participate in Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing and Exploring. Financial assistance is available to eligible families to help cover registration and uniform costs. Scouts also can participate in the council’s annual popcorn fundraiser to support ...

Festivals of Aloha announces events in September, October

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Festivals of Aloha will kick off its 2026 schedule of events Sept. 4 with Wailuku First Friday, but that’s just the beginning of the celebrations in September and October. Events are planned across Maui, Lanai and Molokai under the theme “Ea Mai Ke Kai Mai – Rise Up from the Sea,” in ...

Photo of the Day: Ho‘okipa

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