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The program sets up a process where clean energy investors and developers from China are referred to the Hawai’i State Energy Office. From there, state officials work to facilitate matchmaking with Hawai’i clean energy partners that are in need of capital or development partners.

The man was found unresponsive and submerged on the ocean floor, and tethered to his diving buoy, said Maui County Paramedics Association spokesperson, Ryan Joslin.

The 30-foot sailing vessel Cowabunga issued a distress signal when the operator reported the boat started taking on water during their transit to Oahu after a weekend sailing race to Kauai.

In the winner-take-all Democratic primary for District 9 in the state house, Gil Keith-Agaran maintains his role as state lawmaker, garnering 2,282 votes, or 57.0% of the vote. He edged out his opponent, Joe Pontanilla, who garnered 1,583 votes, or 39.5%.

Multiple polling locations on the Big Island opened late this morning, prompting a proclamation from the governor calling for extended polling hours on Hawai’i Island only.

A 16-year-old Paia girl was extricated from a vehicle involved in a two-car collision this morning on Ka’ahumanu Avenue in Kahului, authorities said.

A female visitor from California was airlifted out of ‘Iao Valley after falling from a ledge near the river bank this afternoon.

Officials say the five paddle boarders were all family members visiting Maui from Houston, Texas. The incident was reported at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012, about 500 yards out from the shoreline, authorities said.

Hana is the final region the General Plan Committee needs to consider before completing its review of Chapter 8 of the Maui Island Plan.

This weekend’s exciting entertainment lineup featuring shows, parties, and community events for everyone.

“In addition to providing a modern aircraft rescue and fire fighting facility at Lanai Airport, the project provided a needed economic boost,” said Department of Transportation Director Glenn Okimoto.

Maui County raised a record breaking $613,025 to benefit the local community during the 34th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walks held in May. Events on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai drew over 2,750 walkers.

Hawaii wrestler Clarissa Chun shared the bronze medal in the women’s 48-kilogram wrestling freestyle Wednesday, giving the US its first wrestling medal of the London Games.

The conference is being held despite controversy earlier this year in which US Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama criticized Ninth Circuit’s selection of Maui as the location for the conference.

The live program will start at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday, August 11, and will be carried on MCTV Cable 55, KNUI AM 900, and via a stream on at mauinow.com.

An 87-year-old Wailuku man died after being struck by a commercial truck tractor while walking in a crosswalk on Eha Street this morning.

“Haleakalā is like nowhere else in the world and the National Park helps to draw over two million visitors a year to Maui, but the park’s parking lots are due for renovation. This grant will help keep the Haleakalā the world class destination that it is while making visits easier and safer for our disabled guests,” said Sen. Akaka.

A 64-year-old woman from Korea died after rescue crews responded to calls of a possible drowning, officials said.

On hearing how Maui Sun Divers owner Bobby Baker had recently given generously to a local Maui school, the owners of Upcountry Fitness were inspired to do the same for Haiku Elementary School.

Input from the meetings will be taken into consideration when the administration constructs its budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.