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Heavy rains in East Maui earlier this month undermined the Hanawana Bridge, cutting off transit for an estimated 40 residents since March 9.

The trial of a man accused of murder in the death of a California woman on Maui last year was scheduled to start today, but was postponed to 8:30 a.m. on July 9, 2012.

Maui police say Abel Ventura Jr., 58, and Marlene Debnam, 56, both of Maui, died at the scene. Both were part of a pack of over 50 motorcycles that were riding together as part of an organized St. Patrick’s motorcycle rally.

An early morning fire destroyed a structure on the lu’au grounds of the Maui Lu Resort in South Maui today. Damages included an estimated $40,000 in losses to the structure, and $5,000 in damage in to the contents.

One store clerk compared the craze to the rush for Tickle-me Elmo’s in the 90s and noted that the iPad accounts for 95% of the tablet market.

A Maui woman was rescued tonight (Saturday, March 17, 2012) after she wandered off a trail near ‘Iao Needle, and could not find her way back.

Maxwell was among the leaders in an effort to protect native burials at Honokahua and a vocal advocate for the protection of Kaho’olawe.

Zipline legislation was amended yesterday, calling for a study, instead of establishing standards and regulations for tour operators.

A Maui man entered a not-guilty plea today in 2nd Circuit Court to felony charges stemming from the July 31, 2011 death of a diver off Lanai.

A proposal to set a 10 p.m. ban on entertainment, music and dancing at the Kihei Kalama Village was voted down today, but could resurface again in six months if noise complaints persist.

Everyone’s favorite “drinking holiday,” St. Patrick’s Day, is coming up this weekend on Saturday, March 17 with several special events planned across the island.

The US Small Business Administration has announced the Hawaii winners of the prestigious 2012 SBA Small Business Awards, including two Maui winners.

The state needs an accurate account of disaster damage to determine whether or not the Hawai’i meets criteria thresholds for supplemental federal disaster assistance.

Two Maui schools will benefit from a total of $650,000 in grant funding to improve pedestrian safety, and promote walking and bicycling through Safe Routes To School programs.

Marriott International, Inc. has named Kaleo Kenui as opening general manager of the new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott Maui Airport hotel.

A new study shows that men who drank a 12-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage daily, had a 20% higher risk of heart disease compared to those who didn’t drink any sugar-sweetened drinks.

The agreement calls for sidewalk repairs to proceed in the area along South Kihei Road fronting the Maui Schooner, with the trees to be left in place for the time being.

The proposed acquisition of 63.7 acres of coastal wetlands in Paukukalo resurfaces again before the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee this week. The county is considering the acquisition of the property for an estimated $996,000.

The plan consists of approximately 1,500 residential units, and 375,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. The infrastructure plans include the proposed relocation of the existing Honoapiilani Highway inland, upgrading the Olowalu Water Company system…

Kona-based Mokulele Airlines today announced service between the islands of Lana’i and Maui, starting on April 15, 2012.