The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team honored 22 people who completed the department’s training course focused on interacting with individuals who may be experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis. The department said the training focuses on de-escalating situations ...
Applications for the 2027 Lanai axis deer hunting season will be available starting Oct. 12. Hunters can secure their spot by visiting gohunthawaii.ehawaii.gov and clicking the “Apply for Hunts” button. The season will be organized into four hunt groups — archery, youth, muzzleloader and general rifle. All four hunts may be subject to a lottery drawing. Standby hunting opportunities may be offered depending on the number of applications received. If application levels are lower than anticipated for the archery and general rifle seasons, one or more draws may be ...
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and his re-election campaign supporters are inviting residents from Maui County to a chili and rice fundraiser Oct. 8 at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. Mayor Bissen is expected to discuss how his administration plans to build on the progress of the past four years. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $25 for adults 18 and older. No ticket is required for attendees under 18. Tickets may be purchased at tinyurl.com/y2fa7ay5 or at the event.
The Hawaii Department of Health issued a water quality advisory Thursday for Hookipa Beach Park on Maui after routine monitoring detected elevated levels of enterococci bacteria. Testing found 137 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water, exceeding the advisory threshold of 130 per 100 milliliters. The department’s Clean Water Branch is advising the public that potentially harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and parasites, may be present. Swimming in polluted water can cause illness, particularly among children, older adults and people with weakened immune ...
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.
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