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The 2012 Hawaii State Legislature approved an additional $2 million for fiscal years 2013 through 2015 for the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The Hawaii Invasive Species Council will be meeting for the first time in Maui today to discuss issues concerning axis deer, invasive species, weed risk assessment, and the council’s priorities for 2013.

The popular Kanemitsu Bakery on Molokai, known for its famous sweet bread, was issued a $90,000 fine from the state Department of Health. On March 9, the DOH determined that the bakery had successfully corrected its major violations and has since been allowed to continue its business.

Low-interest disaster loans are now available to certain private, nonprofit organizations in Maui County following the severe storms, flooding, and landslides that occurred from March 3-11, 2012.

Authorities say the vehicle lost control and ended up in a ditch where it got so hot that it caught fire, burning a 10 by 50 foot area of brush.

A traditional Plaque & Key exchange ceremony for the inaugural call of the Disney Wonder was held at Kahului Harbor on Saturday.

An `a`ali`i tree at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is among six Hawaii trees that earned a title on this year’s National Register of Big Trees.

An exhaustive list of Maui’s jam-packed weekend events, with plenty of Cinco de Mayo parties and the highly-anticipated 23rd Annual Maui Onion Festival.

This new Business Roundup column will include tidbits of business news received over the course of a month. The business community is encouraged to participate.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa is hopeful that a significant portion of the long-discussed Pali-to-Puamana Parkway can be secured for the county. The approximate 200 acres of land starts near the landfill in Olowalu, and continues north to Puamana.

The project involved investigation of harbor improvements to address navigational safety and surge-related problems in Ma’alaea Harbor.

Under the PUC decision, a 1.5% increase, or $4.7 million in annual revenues was finalized, effective May 4, 2012. Company officials say the amount has already been reflected in electric bills since August 2010, when the PUC approved an interim increase.

The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation will host two public informational meetings on the island of Maui to discuss upcoming emergency slope repairs on the Hana Highway.

Coast guard and fire department crews on Maui ended an ocean search and rescue after a boy, reported missing overnight, made his way to shore safely. The search was initiated at 3:41 a.m. when a report was made of a fishing boat that sunk about a mile off of Pauwela point in Haiku.

Nine-year-old Ruth Grace Benavides is the only person from Hawaii currently entered in the contest. “It has become apparent to her team that loading her and her wheelchair separately is hard on their bodies, especially as she continues to grow,” said Duncan.

Hawaiian airlines is extending its Los Angeles-Maui summer service for an additional two months through October.

Not one – but three – Hana students, Haouli Kahaleuahi, Nina Thorne and Kamalei Pico, won Gates Fellowships with the help of counselor Linda Gravatt and journalist Tad Bartimus.

By accepting the ceremonial title, Kealoha becomes the first official poet laureate for the state. He will also occasionally perform as Hawai’i Poet Laureate at official state events and represent Hawai’i at similar ceremonial events held nationally and internationally.

Maui firefighters recovered the body of a fisherman from waters off of Wailua in East Maui on Wednesday. Authorities have since identified the individual as a 39-year-old man from Deer Park, Washington.

At the Kahului Airport, Hawaiian Airlines has recently added new boarding gates located near the terminal entrance.