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County launches human resources modernization initiative

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Maui County has launched a comprehensive initiative to modernize human resources across county departments, the Maui County Department of Management announced Friday. Called Align HR, the initiative is meant to review and update human resources administrative rules, policies and procedures while developing a long-term strategy to strengthen and support the county's workforce. "The strength of the County of Maui has always been its people. Every service we provide begins with the dedication, talent and compassion of our employees," Mayor Richard Bissen said in a news release. "This ...

East Maui Holomua Kakou gatherings postponed

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Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s annual Holomua Kakou talk-story gathering and drop-in center scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Hana have been postponed because of the potential for severe weather, the Maui County Office of Public Affairs announced Friday. New dates will be announced at a later time. The mayor had planned a community talk story Monday evening at Helene Hall Community Center. Staff from the Office of the Mayor also were scheduled to be available Monday and Tuesday to answer questions and assist residents. Holomua Kakou gatherings remain scheduled for Aug. ...

Maui Humane Society welcomes new CEO

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Maui Humane Society named Alexis Pagoulatos as its new chief executive officer in a Sunday email blast welcoming her to the role. According to the nonprofit, Pagoulatos brings more than a decade of executive leadership experience in animal welfare. Most recently, she served as executive ...

DLNR urges public to avoid waters near humpback whale remains off Molokai

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State officials are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water along Molokai’s south shore near the remains of a humpback whale that died July 10. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources, the whale died after spending more than two months in a reef pocket off the island with her calf. The calf has since left the area and has not been seen, but tides are carrying the whale’s remains through areas used by fishers and commercial tour operators. At the recommendation of Kia‘i Kanaloa Molokai, a group of Molokai ...

Photo of the Day: Morning Mama

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Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition.

Pet of the Week: Kai Kai

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The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.