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Maui Open set to return for first time since 2019

KAHULUI — The smile on Scott Reinhart’s face says it all these days. The reason for Reinhart’s joy is the return of the Maui Open golf tournament, which has not been played since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is set to be back at The Dunes at Maui Lani this summer. Reinhart ...

Grant helps health center buy new dental equipment, reopen operatories

The Maui News Malama I Ke Ola Health Center has received a $126,700 grant for new dental equipment that allows all 12 of its dental operatories to safely reopen with a more efficient workflow and more complex treatments, the organization announced. Dr. Lawrence Shin, who has served as ...

Health centers get $5M in federal funds

Four health centers in Maui County will receive more than $5 million in federal funds to continue providing care for underserved communities. Hawaii U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced Tuesday that 14 community health centers across the state would see $23.7 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including: • $1,496,879 for the Community Clinic of Maui. • $1,460,219 for the Lana‘i Community Health Center. • $1,233,746 for Hana Health. • $1,005,059 for Moloka‘i ‘Ohana Health Care. Health centers offer primary health care services to people ...

Bears post 18-7 victory over Na Alii in water polo opener

WAILUKU — Some of the last Maui Interscholastic League athletic contests before COVID-19 shut things down on March 13, 2020, were girls water polo matches. Two years and two days later, the return of the sport on Tuesday at Sakamoto Pool was symbolic in so many ways. Baldwin High School ...

Kahului Post Office to hold passport fair March 26

The Maui News The Kahului Post Office will accept applications for new U.S. passports from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26, the U.S. Postal Service announced. “My postal clerks and I are coming into the office on a weekend to help customers who want to kick-start their summer travel plans,” Kahului Postmaster Nerisha Niu said in a news release Friday. “Now that COVID-19 concerns are declining, many Valley Isle residents are eager to get out and see the world.” About 500 passports were processed at a half-dozen passport fairs held at the Kahului Post Office in 2021. Customers ...

Maui County Senior Softball celebrates return

WAILUKU — After a two-year wait, opening day for the Maui County Senior Softball League was a celebration on Sunday morning at War Memorial Little League Field No. 1. As 14 teams and more than 250 players prepare for the season, the smiles were everywhere under sunny skies for the opening ...