Friday 25
⢠Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), 12-step recovery program for people who want to develop healthy and loving relationships. 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Newcomers welcome. For information, email FridayNightCoda@gmail.com.
Monday 28
⢠Rotary Club of Kahului, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom meeting. For information, contact President Della Nakamoto, 264-1213 or dnakamoto@atlasinsurance.com.
⢠How to get a listing: The Datebook is for nonprofit organizations that offer free services. Submit items at least one week before the event. Submissions may be emailed to datebook@mauinews.com.
Public Facilities The Kalana O Maui county building in Wailuku has reopened to the public, although the County Council Chamber and council member offices will remain closed. Public access is through the second-floor lobby during normal business hours from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Just Google âheartwarming dog stories,â and you will find hundreds.Â
Dogs have sniffed out bombs, found victims trapped in collapsed buildings, warned owners of danger, saved lives and calmed anxious souls.Â
Lost dogs have been reunited with their owners after long absences. Â
Humans have rescued dogs. In fact, this year Time Magazine named all rescued dogs the âPet of the Yearâ before ever naming âPerson of the Year.â Â
Here are a few senior rescue stories that touched my soul because a year ago I adopted a senior. I hope they warm your heart during this holiday season.
Kimmie
Kimmie was found wandering the streets when she was rescued and taken to the Maui Humane Society.Â
Story of hope, for a rescue pup and the family she saved, nets $50k for Maui Humane Society
Story of hope, for a rescue pup and the family she saved, nets $50k for Maui Humane Society By Jim Mendoza | December 17, 2020 at 3:34 PM HST - Updated December 17 at 4:41 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rory Stoykoff says his late wife, Zayna, was a beautiful person. Three years ago, the Maui middle school teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer.
“It was triple negative breast cancer. If you have breast cancer, it’s the one you do not want to have,” Stoykoff said.
During her treatment, there was a glimmer of hope when the couple thought she would get better.
Nonprofit hopes to add vet facility, animal housing
Dec 16, 2020
Mahi Ponoâs Senior Vice President of Operations Shan Tsutsui (left) stands with Maui Humane Society CEO Steve MacKinnon recently in Puunene. Mahi Pono has executed a long-term lease agreement with the humane society to allow for the expansion of the facility. MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY photo
The Maui News
Mahi Pono has executed a long-term lease agreement with Maui Humane Society for a 3-acre parcel that will allow the nonprofit to expand its facility, the organizations announced Tuesday.
The Mahi Pono-owned parcel is adjacent to the humane society’s Puunene facility and will be leased for $1 a year for 60 years, according to a news release.
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State Agriculture Department Plant Quarantine Inspectors Erika Magarifuji and Matthew Olbert carefully transfer a captured skunk to their truck Tuesday morning at Kahului Harbor. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos
KAHULUI A wildlife ecologist performing annual seabird awareness and response work at Kahului Harbor was surprised to find a skunk hiding in a tight cranny along the wall of Pier One Shed early Tuesday morning.
Harbors Maui District Manager Duane Kim said the ecologist was looking for seabirds when the skunk was spotted between a large concrete block and an octagonal concrete piling lying next to the wall. Harbor security was notified around 1:30 a.m. and contacted Harbor Management.