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Habitat for Humanity coordinator to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting
Kaylah McHone will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting Sept. 1. Habitat for Humanity Maui creates safe, affordable and permanent homes for local families. In the upcoming presentation, McHone will talk about the organization’s partner families, explore ...
County to host passport application fair in Lahaina
The Maui County Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division will host a U.S. passport application acceptance fair by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Maui Family YMCA Westside Resource Center in Lahaina. The event is intended to make passport services more accessible to West Maui residents. To schedule an appointment, call (808) 270-7791. The County Immigrant Services Division office in Wailuku will be closed all day Aug. 28. For more information, visit mauicounty.gov/253/immigrant-services-division.
Suicide prevention events planned across Maui County
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
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
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 ...