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Pedestrian killed Wednesday night on Kaahumanu Avenue
A 61-year-old woman from Wailuku suffered fatal injuries when she was hit by a vehicle while crossing Kaahumanu Avenue on foot Wednesday night in Kahului. According to Maui police, the woman was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox being driven by a 70-year-old man, also from Wailuku. Police said the collision happened as the man was headed east approaching the intersection with South Wakea Avenue. He was reportedly driving in the inner eastbound lane while the woman was walking north across Kaahumanu Avenue. Police said ...
Sabers boys, girls on target early in MIL air riflery season
The Maui High boys and girls air riflery teams swept the team titles for the second consecutive meet Sept. 5 at the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Center. The Maui High girls finished with 1,021 points, improving by five points from their victory in a meet Aug. 28-29. The Sabers boys also ...
Two deaths linked Hurricane Lowell
HONOLULU — Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people. On the island of Kauai, the storm damaged oceanfront resorts, knocked out power and ripped apart roads, while on Lanai, a cargo ...
Community invited to Sept. 17 meeting on proposed Paia gym
Community members are encouraged to attend a meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Paia Community Center to share ideas for a proposed project to construct a new gym, the Maui County Parks and Recreation Department announced. A project website will collect public feedback from Sept. 18 ...
Lowell leaves mark on Maui
Hurricane Lowell brought its strongest effects to Hawaii’s western islands Monday night into Tuesday, generating waves reported at 15 to 30 feet that damaged roads and coastal homes and left tens of thousands without power on Kauai. More than 250 miles from Kauai, Lowell’s waves also had ...