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$26 Million UHMC Science Building Dedicated

The facility was named ʻIke Leʻa, meaning “to see clearly,” and features laboratories and classrooms designed to respond to the challenges in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Paia Named One of the Country’s Happiest Seaside Towns

Paia has been named one of the “Top Ten Happiest Seaside Towns in America” by Coastal Living Magazine and the public will need to vote to get it to number one.

7 Maui Applicants Considered for Vacant House Seat

The Maui County Democratic Party confirmed the list of seven contenders today.

VIDEO: Conversion Meth Lab Uncovered at Kihei Home

The discovery was made during a search of the home located at 144 Luakaha Circle in South Maui at around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.

Best of the Weekend: TEDxMaui, Paia Beachfest, and Cheap Dating

It’s the weekend again – and after over a month of holidays and slim pickings, there are actually some fairly impressive offerings on hand for us at last.

Aloha Order of Merit to Induct Sen. Akaka

“I can think of no-one who exemplifies devotion to the people of Hawaii and embodies the aloha spirit more than Sen. Akaka,” said Gov. Abercrombie, who will join members of the state Legislature in hosting the ceremony in the House Chambers of the State Capitol.

Poll Suggests Hawaii is Pro-Marijuana Legalization

Voters in Hawai’i are open to the legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana according to the results of an opinion poll commissioned by the Drug Policy Action Group.

Two Extricated in 4-Car Puukolii Crash

The incident was reported at 6:09 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, on the Honoapiilani Highway (Hwy 30) intersection with Puukolii Road and Kai Ala Drive.

Early Education Program Seeks to Serve 4-Year-Olds

The programs created are designed to support school readiness opportunities for about 3,500 4-year-olds who would not be eligible for kindergarten due to a new birthdate cutoff of July 31, starting in 2014. Eventually, the goal is a statewide early childhood education program for more 4-year-olds in Hawaii.

Deadline Extended for County Small Town Planning Grants

The County of Maui today announced a deadline extension for small town planning grant proposals to Jan. 31.

New Study: Opinion Poll on Marijuana Laws in Hawai’i

With states now decriminalizing and even legalizing marijuana, where does Hawaii stand? Attitudes toward marijuana and marijuana laws is the subject of a statewide poll, the results of which will be discussed during a presentation tomorrow in Honolulu.

Johnson’s Power Overcomes Plantation Course at TOC

Unleashing phenomenal power off the tee and improved short-iron game, the 28-year-old Johnson overcame Mother Nature, the pressure of a final round, and 29 other champions to win the season-opening Hyundai Tournament at Kapalua.

Foodie/Wine Snob Heaven Planned in Makena

Foodies and wine snobs may want to dig into a five-course meal featuring pairings with Cakebread wines next Tuesday at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort.

Maui Democratic Party Accepting Applications for House District 9

The Maui County Democratic Party is now accepting applications from individuals interested in filling the District 9 state House vacancy created by the governor’s appointment of Gil Keith-Agaran to the state Senate.

Funds Released: Central Maui Park, Airport Access Road

The funds are part of a larger $70 million release for capital improvement projects across Hawaii that are intended to help carry the state’s recovery into the new year.

Dustin Johnson in Driver’s Seat After 36 holes at TOC

For three days Dustin Johnson didn’t swing a club. Like a passenger, he watched the weather and waited as the idle Hyundai Tournament of Champions finally got a green light in Kapalua.

Governor Appoints Gilbert Keith-Agaran to Maui Senate Seat

Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Gilbert Keith-Agaran to state Senate to represent Hawaii’s 5th senatorial district, a seat recently left vacant by Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui.

Keawakapu Reef Remediation Options Considered

The purpose of the plan is to remediate coral accidentally damaged when concrete modules were placed at the Keawakapu artificial reef in early December, 2009.

Hawaiian to Add $2.8B Fleet of Long-Range Aircraft

Hawaiian Airlines will begin taking delivery of 16 new Airbus A321neo aircraft starting in 2017.

UPDATE: High Winds Force TOC Re-Start on Monday

The raging wind pattern continued to wreak havoc Sunday on the defenseless Plantation Course forcing yet another halt to the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
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