The state Department of Transportation recently conducted maintenance work at the Ukumehame Silt Basin built in the early 1970s. The work was needed to rebuild berms and restore capacity. According to Charlene Shibuya of DOT, Honoapiilani Highway “frequently floods during the rainy season due to the reduced capacity of the basin, and the basin inlet was no longer effectively channeling the water into the basin.” With soil available from the Lahaina Bypass project under way in Lahaina, “the state felt that this was an opportunity to use (Goodfellow Bros. Inc.) to ‘beef’ up the basin in preparation for the upcoming rainy season,” she noted in an e-mail. The state used as many trucks as possible to expedite the work and limit impacts on traffic, she added. Photo by Craig Nalette.

LAHAINA – Visit Lahaina Gateway for its “Pineapples & Pumpkins ” Celebration featuring special store sales, tasty fall dining and fun events as the center celebrates Halloween weekend.

On Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., two surf films – Globe’s “Year Zero” and Transworld Surf’s “Surprise Excitement Party” – will be provided by Local Motion.

At 7:30 p.m., the Halloween Hat Contest for participants ages 13 and older will feature prizes for most original, scariest, artsy, surfer, pineapple or pumpkin theme.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., keiki trick-or-treating will be offered at participating stores for children ages 12 and under.

Next, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., a family friendly full-length film will be screened.

Both movie nights’ featured films will once again be shown at the casual outdoor “mini-theater” by the Hula Girl fountain patio area.

Get all the information on posters displayed throughout the center or at www.lahainagateway.com.

Movie seating is provided for 100; beach chairs are welcome. No coolers or outside food please. Call Patti Link at 661-3311.