By Wendy Osher Twenty-one boats competed in the 8th annual Maui Meadow Gold Milk Carton Regatta held over the weekend at Hanakao`o Beach Park in West Maui. The winner of the Middle school division was Lokelani; and the overall high school winner was St. Anthony. The event attracted the participation of 15 schools this year. [...]

A former ‘Iao School band teacher on Maui was arrested today after being indicted for allegations of sex assault involving a former female student.

Officials with Sempra US Gas & Power say construction will create about 150 construction jobs, with five positions to remain in place for the operation of the facility.

In an early show of support union leaders with the International Longshore and Wearhouse Union Local 142 on Maui endorsed Mayor Alan Arakawa, 2 years before he comes up for re-election.

Authorities from the Maui Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in locating Robert Keaupuni Low, Jr., 25, who is wanted by Maui Police Department on outstanding warrants.

Judge Cardoza succeeds Judge Shackley Raffetto, the Judiciary’s 2011 Jurist of the Year, who will be retiring at the end of this month after 25 years on the bench.

In celebration of National Park Week, Haleakalā National Park is offering free admission through Sunday, April 29. Kīpahulu Area activities include Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, talk story hours, and guided hikes with views of waterfalls and streams.

Molokai Middle School and Molokai High School have been closed for the day (Thursday, April 26, 2012) as there is no water on either campuses.

The measure would require all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the state to include accurate and appropriate spelling and punctuation of Hawaiian names and language.

Maui Resident, Adrianne Heely gained Senate confirmation yesterday as judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, on Maui.