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Bissen campaign to host chili and rice fundraiser

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.

Bacteria advisory issued for Ho‘okipa Beach Park

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 ...

Pet of the Week: Caramel

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.

Photo of the Day: Honu Nani

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.

Maui man faces 10 years to life after pleading guilty to meth distribution charges

A 37-year-old man from Maui pleaded guilty to drug dealing charges involving methamphetamine Friday in U.S. District Court in Honolulu, according to U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson. Douglas Taylor, who reportedly goes by “Dougiie 2 Fresh,” pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 19 before Judge Jill A. Otake. Sorenson said court records show Taylor agreed to sell a confidential informant meth and cocaine over the course of 10 controlled buys. As part of his plea agreement, Taylor admitted to selling over ...