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Kahului Post Office to host passport fair

The Kahului Post Office will host a passport fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, offering additional appointments for new passport and passport card applications. The event at 138 S. Puunene Ave. will include application acceptance, passport photos and assistance from certified U.S. Postal Service passport clerks. Lunch will be from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. A $15 fee will be charged for passport photos. Applicants should schedule an appointment at usps.com/passport and arrive early. A cutoff time may be implemented if wait times exceed the event hours. To speed processing, applicants ...

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County launches grant program for traditional crops

The Maui County Department of Agriculture will accept applications beginning Sept. 23 for its fiscal 2027 Niu, Kalo and ‘Ulu Grant program. The two-year grant provides eligible projects with up to $50,000 per year to cultivate and expand production of niu, or coconut; kalo, or taro; and ‘ulu, or breadfruit, across Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Funding may support cultivation, community food distribution, culturally significant farming practices, keiki food education, preservation of heritage varieties and propagation of niu varieties in areas affected by the coconut rhinoceros ...