Photo of the Day: Lagoon in Pa‘ia
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Pet of the Week:
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.
Maui County opens temporary evacuation points as islands brace for Lala
With Hurricane Lala strengthening Saturday morning, Maui County has opened temporary evacuation points across the county. The center of the storm was approaching the southern tip of Hawaii Island early Saturday afternoon and is expected to continue passing just south of the Hawaiian islands ...
Lala strengthens into a hurricane with storm bearing down on Big Island
Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region. The National Hurricane Center said Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 ...
Photo of the Day: Waiehu moonrise
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Maui County Council seeks volunteers for boards and commissions; applications due Monday
The Maui County Council is seeking residents to serve on a number of boards and commissions, including the Board of Water Supply and Public Works Commission, County Council Chair Alice Lee announced Thursday. “We are seeking volunteers willing to contribute their time and knowledge in shaping policy and planning Maui County’s future,” Lee said in a news release. “This form of service and participation is an opportunity for residents to have a direct voice in their local government.” The County Council is authorized to fill the vacancies by adopting resolutions at its Aug. ...