LahainaTown Action Committee President Sne Patel has announced his candidacy for the state House District 14 seat representing West Maui. In a news release, Patel cited recovery efforts and long-term planning as key issues in his campaign and said he plans to focus on infrastructure, ...
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Maui County Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold a Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Upcountry Farmers Market. Sugimura is inviting the public to come and share their thoughts on county issues at the event at the Kulamalu Town Center, near Longs Drugs, in Pukalani. “The UFM is a great outdoor venue for sharing concerns, giving feedback on local issues and supporting local small businesses,” said Sugimura. Sugimura will be available to meet with the public to hear their concerns each month at the Upcountry Farmers ...
A man has died after a crash Thursday morning on the Kuihelani Highway. Maui police identified the man as Victor Harris, 27, of Kahului. The crash happened at about 6:06 a.m. Thursday near Kuihelani Highway and East Waiko Road. According to the preliminary investigation, Harris was driving a 2015 Nissan Versa south on the highway when the Nissan failed to slow down in traffic and hit the back of a 2024 Thomas bus. The Versa became pinned underneath the bus. Harris suffered critical injuries and was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his ...
Speaking during the 45th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Friday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance quoted scripture as he thanked the families of fallen officers for their loved ones' sacrifice. The first officer Vance mentioned by name was Phillip Wagner of Lorain, Ohio, who ...
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.
