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		<title>Planner Chris Hart Asks Hawaiians to Support Lahaina District 1 Restoration</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/04/planner-chris-hart-asks-hawaiians-to-support-lahaina-district-1-restoration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Hart]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kai Pelayo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The February 14 forum, hosted by the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will address specific sites and opportunities for Hawaiian and community support of the Lahaina Historical District 1 plan.]]></description>
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		<title>PHOTOS: Ho&#8217;okipa Surfers Find Waves Through Wind</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/photos-hookipa-surfers-find-waves-through-wind/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/photos-hookipa-surfers-find-waves-through-wind/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Madeline Ziecker</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[hookipa surf forecast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hookipa surfers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hookipa Winter 2012]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[maui surf scene]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui surfers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, February 3 a good wave was still hard to find, but when wind speed dropped and waves could reach their full potential, a congregation of afternoon surfers rushed to Ho'okipa and Lanes.]]></description>
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		<title>Coast Guard and Maui County to Improve Rescue Coordination</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/coast-guard-signs-mou-with-maui-and-hawaii/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/coast-guard-signs-mou-with-maui-and-hawaii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maui News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charles ray]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Hawaii]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[matt derrenbacher]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mayor Alan Arakawa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[william kenoi]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The intent of the memorandum is to provide timely notification between local and federal responders and maintain consistent interoperability for search and rescue missions.]]></description>
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		<title>Hawaii and Korea Enter Smart Grid Development Agreement</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/hawaii-and-korea-enter-smart-grid-development-agreement/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/hawaii-and-korea-enter-smart-grid-development-agreement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maui News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choi kyu chong]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[new energy and industrial technology development organiation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The project is in addition to another smart grid demonstration project that is currently taking place on Maui, which was brought forward through an agreement with Japan-based New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization in November of 2011.]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend Round-Up: Wailuku Friday, Black History, Super Bowl</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/weekend-round-up-wailuku-friday-black-history-super-bowl/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/weekend-round-up-wailuku-friday-black-history-super-bowl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Madeline Ziecker</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ekolu Maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gavinchi Brown Maui]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Superbowl Sunday Maui 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waikuku First Friday February]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This weekend's pick of events on Maui...]]></description>
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		<title>OPINION: Giganta Mall &#8211; Son of Superferry</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/opinion-giganta-mall-son-of-superferry/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/opinion-giganta-mall-son-of-superferry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[arguments for and against Kihei outlet mall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eclipse Development Irvine California]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kihei outlet stores Mall Maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kihei planning and public policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui malls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[opiniononfront3]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA["Couldn’t we do the review before we dig the hole?"]]></description>
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		<title>Crews Respond to Whale Entangled in Maui Waters</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/crews-respond-to-whale-entangled-in-maui-waters/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/03/crews-respond-to-whale-entangled-in-maui-waters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maui News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eric roberts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marine mammal response]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Coast Guard received reports that an adult male humpback was entangled in fishing net from its head to tail, and was dragging two orange buoys.]]></description>
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		<title>Hawai&#8217;i Drought Conditions Warrant Natural Disaster Designation</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/hawaii-drought-conditions-warrant-natural-disaster-designation/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/hawaii-drought-conditions-warrant-natural-disaster-designation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Neil Abercrombie]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Federal authorities today issued a natural disaster designation for Hawai'i County due to ongoing drought conditions. The designation clears the way for affected ranchers and farmers to apply for federal relief.]]></description>
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		<title>Puunene Jail Proposal Resurfaces with Interest From DHHL</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/puunene-jail-proposal-resurfaces-with-interest-from-dhhl/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/puunene-jail-proposal-resurfaces-with-interest-from-dhhl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maui News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Hawaiian Home Lands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gladys Baisa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kimo kai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maui Community Correctional Center]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[puunene public safety complex]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Discussion has resurfaced on plans to build a  jail in Puunene on Maui--the latest version of which is led by the State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Free National Flood Insurance Workshop for Professionals</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/free-national-flood-insurance-workshop-for-professionals/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/free-national-flood-insurance-workshop-for-professionals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sonia Isotov</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Department of Land and Natural Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disaster Preparedness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elevation Certificates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Federal Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FEMA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flood insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flood zones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Flood Insurance Program]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Dept. of Land &#038; Natural Resources and FEMA will co-sponsor a free workshop March 1 on Maui on the National Flood Insurance Program's Elevation Certificates.
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		<title>Water Work Forces Temporary Closure of Wili Pa Loop</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/water-work-forces-temporary-closure-of-wili-pa-loop/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/water-work-forces-temporary-closure-of-wili-pa-loop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Maui News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maui Road Closure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Road Closure Maui]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crews from the Maui Department of Water Supply are currently working to change a service lateral on Wili Pa Loop in Wailuku.  The work has resulted in the closure of both lanes of Wili Pa Loop fronting the Maui County Federal Credit Union.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Moloka&#8217;i Irrigation System Gets $1.25 Million in State CIP Funds</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/molokai-irrigation-system-gets-1-25-million-in-state-cip-funds/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/molokai-irrigation-system-gets-1-25-million-in-state-cip-funds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[irrigation hawaii]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the release of the funds today saying the list of projects invest in Hawai'i’s local agriculture industry and upgrade the state’s water irrigation infrastructure.]]></description>
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		<title>Kalama &amp; Cove Park Alcohol Ban Passes Final Reading</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/kalama-cove-park-alcohol-ban-passes-final-reading/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/kalama-cove-park-alcohol-ban-passes-final-reading/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bill to ban alcohol at Kalama and Cove Parks in South Maui gained unanimous passage on second and final reading today.]]></description>
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		<title>HC&amp;S Responds to Herbicide Complaint at Ku&#8217;au Sugar Fields</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/hcs-responds-to-herbicide-complaint-at-kuau-sugar-fields/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/hcs-responds-to-herbicide-complaint-at-kuau-sugar-fields/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At least one neighbor has aired concerns over herbicide use at sugar cane fields in Ku'au on Maui.  HC&#038;S responds to questions relating to health and company practices involving the controversial substance, atrazine.]]></description>
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		<title>6 on Maui Pull Papers as Candidate Filing Opens</title>
		<link>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/6-on-maui-pull-papers-as-candidate-filing-opens/</link>
		<comments>http://mauinow.com/2012/02/02/6-on-maui-pull-papers-as-candidate-filing-opens/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Osher</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Decision 2011]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Among those pulling papers were incumbent council members Mike Victorino of Wailuku, Bob Carrol of East Maui, and Don Couch of South Maui. Others pulling papers included Joe Blackburn for the council's Wailuku residency seat, Alan Fukuyama for the Kahului seat, and Antonio Gimbernat for the US Senate.]]></description>
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