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Paʻūpili 3rd Saturday set for June 20 in Lahaina

The Maui Economic Recovery Commission will host its monthly Paʻūpili 3rd Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The free community gathering is part of an ongoing series focused on healing, connection and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires. Organizers said the event brings together local businesses, cultural practitioners, artists and community organizations to provide opportunities for gathering, creativity and support. For more information, visit Facebook.com/PaupiliSaturdays.

Waterline work to affect Makawao Avenue traffic, water service

A scheduled waterline repair project will result in overnight partial road closures and possible water service interruptions on Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road from June 21-24. The work is scheduled from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 21-22, June 22-23 and June 23-24. During construction, the road will be limited to local traffic only. Through traffic will be detoured via Olinda Road, Hanamu Road, Meha Road and Kealaloa Avenue. Maui County Department of Water Supply officials said brief interruptions to water service may occur during the work periods. Motorists are ...

Free spay and neuter clinics planned on Maui

Maui Humane Society and Greater Good Charities will host two free spay and neuter clinics this month aimed at sterilizing hundreds of cats and dogs across Maui. The first clinic, for cats and dogs, will be June 18-20 at the Maui Preparatory Academy gymnasium in Lahaina. Dog owners must schedule appointments through mauihumanesociety.org/ggc-lahaina. Cat surgeries will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis without appointments. Check-in runs from 7 to 10 a.m. daily or until capacity is reached. A second clinic for cats only will be June 24-26 at Maui Marketplace, Unit 205, in ...

Photo of the Day: Hydrangea

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Six injured in Kihei balcony collapse

Six people were injured Sunday afternoon when a second-story condominium balcony collapsed in Kihei. According to the Maui Fire Department, firefighters responded at about 4:15 p.m. to the 2000 block of South Kihei Road after receiving reports of a structural collapse. A second-story ...