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Two Maui County educators named complex area Teachers of the Year

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Two Maui County educators are among 16 public and charter school teachers named Hawaii’s 2027 Complex Area and Charter School Teachers of the Year. Troy “Leven” Abshire Jr. of Makawao Elementary School was selected to represent the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kulanihako‘i-Maui Complex Area. Robert Livermore of King Kamehameha III Elementary School was selected for the Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai Complex Area. The awards recognize excellence in the classroom, commitment to students and contributions to school communities, according to the Hawaii Department of Education. The 16 ...

FANCON gaming fair set for Sept. 12

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Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will host FANCON, a free gaming and fan-culture fair, from 2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12. The all-ages event will feature board games, role-playing games, trading card games, esports, miniature gaming and painting, cosplay, demonstrations, crafts and giveaways. Free face painting and balloon twisting will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts will offer a crown-making activity while supplies last, and a limited number of tote bags will be distributed in Center Court. Free Range Comedy will present a Dungeons & Dragons demonstration from 3 to 6 ...

Photo of the Day: Maui at Dusk

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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.

County closes temporary service sites as Lowell threat diminishes

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Maui County closed temporary service sites in Lahaina and Wailuku at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, after a flood watch associated with Hurricane Lowell expired, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency. The county and American Red Cross opened the sites earlier that day at the Lahaina ...

Maui High Foundation announces Hall of Honor honorees

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The Maui High School Foundation will hold its 15th annual Hall of Honor Awards Banquet on Oct. 24 at the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Center. This year’s honorees are Bruce Anderson, Saber Spirit Award; Jason Baum, Award of Excellence; Tia Joaquin, Inspirational Award; Carol Reimann, ...

Conservation scholarship applications due Oct. 16

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Nā Koa Manu Conservation is accepting applications for the 2026 Dr. Fern Duvall II Dedicatory Conservation Scholarship. The scholarship provides a one-time award of $2,000, subject to available funding, to an undergraduate or graduate student studying environmental science, biology, conservation or a related field at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a commitment to conservation through coursework, research, volunteer service, community initiatives or related experience. Preference will be given to students from Hawaii or ...