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Road closure reported on Hana Highway

Maui County officials are reporting the Hana Highway has reopened. A section of the Hana Highway was closed Wednesday morning between Holomua Road and Haiku Road while the Maui Police Department conducted an investigation. According to police, additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Maui Food Bank launches search for next CEO

According to the Maui Food Bank, Steve Ulene, who will serve as the nonprofit organization’s incoming board chair beginning July 1, is leading the search for a new chief executive officer. Chief Operating Officer Brandi Saragosa is serving as interim CEO and leading the organization’s day-to-day operations. Ulene previously served on the board as vice chair and is a longtime community volunteer. More information about the CEO position is available on Maui Food Bank’s website at tinyurl.com/5abck6p8.

Photo of the Day: Kuleana duck crossing

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Renters’ rights training set for April 1

Local tenants and landlords are invited to attend a Renters’ Rights Training from 5-7 p.m. April 1 that’s being organized by Maui Housing Hui. The free event will provide residents with information geared toward housing stability, strategies for addressing housing issues and resources for navigating landlord-tenant challenges. The training will be at ProArts Playhouse, 1280 South Kihei Road. A free meal and on-site child care will be provided. For more information, email mauihousinghui@gmail.com.

Storm destroys home, causes major road damage

Maui is continuing to clean up after a subtropical cyclone with winds of 70 mph in some areas grounded several vessels, caused flooding that destroyed a home in Wailuku and damaged coastal roads in South Maui. More than 3 feet of rain fell on the summit of Haleakala in two days. The storm ...

Networking for volunteer leaders Jan. 27

HandsOn Maui, the Maui County Volunteer Center, is inviting nonprofit and government volunteer program leaders to a peer networking session on from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium in Wailuku. The free session offers an opportunity for volunteer leaders to connect with colleagues who understand the challenges and opportunities of leading volunteers in Maui County. Attendees will identify areas of untapped potential within their volunteer programs, explore ways to refresh processes and energize volunteer teams, generate new ideas and small ...