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With an estimated 2,000 calls for service monthly, Kihei police are trying to meet increased demands. A new South Maui police station and a new bicycle patrol program are just two of the projects on the horizon. The items were discussed during the latest MPD Town Hall meeting in Kihei.

Senator Roz Baker of Maui, who introduced the Senate version of the bill said the efforts will improve cost efficiencies between the two organizations and provide better healthcare for Maui’s people.

United Airlines announced today that it will begin daily, non-stop service from Honolulu to Washington, DC’s Dulles International Airport.

For December 2011, Hawaii total visitor spending reached the unprecedented high of $1.298 billion, according to statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

On Friday, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii celebrated the completion of a 1,000 square foot expansion of its pharmacy at Maui Lani Clinic with a Hawaiian blessing ceremony.

The 2012 election season in Hawaii officially gets underway on Wednesday, February 1, with the commencement of the candidate filing period. Until the state legislative reapportionment plan is complete, individuals may begin filings for only: county, Office of Hawaii Affairs and federal seats.

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in an early morning accident near Crater Road in Kula on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The man, identified as 20-year-old Cody Ikaika Miyoshi Endo of Makawao…

The 200 acre fire on Molokai was called 100% contained at 6 p.m., but not under control. Fire officials say the blaze got within 50 feet from homes in Kalamaula Mauka…

Newly opened Johnny B’s in Paia Town has the making of an instant success. The old favorites, burgers, fries and shakes have been upgraded to gourmet status with fresh and healthy island ingredients.

A small parcel of kuleana land at Honolua Bay was put up for auction this week after Maui Land and Pineapple Company filed a quiet title lawsuit, claiming part ownership.

A one-way traffic pattern will be temporarily implemented on one South Maui street because of ongoing roundabout construction. Starting on Monday, January 30, 2012, traffic on Piikea Avenue will only flow in the makai bound (downhill) direction.

A round-up of this weekend’s best events on Maui.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a complaint letter with the County of Maui this week sighting concerns over First Amendment rights of protesters demonstrating near the Monsanto facility along the Pi’ilani Highway in Kihei.

Starting March 5th, you have to prove four things: (1) your legal name, (2) your date of birth, (3) your social security number, (4) and your legal presence.

Brief outages were reported in parts of Lahaina, Waiehu and Upcountry Maui, after a large diesel generating unit at the Maui Electric Company Maalaea Power Plant tripped offline.

He joined the entire Maui delegation earlier this week in Honolulu as all nine council members attended the joint money committee hearing for the state House and Senate. “We had a very strong showing,” said Arakawa during an exclusive interview earlier this week.

Subaru Hawaii has raised $6,700 for Hawaii Wildlife Fund and $2,300 for the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Maui Chapter.

Rep. Carroll of Maui introduced a gaming bill seeking authorization of gaming on Hawaiian home lands; Rep. Souki will introduce a bill seeking a 20 year license for a single casino in Waikiki.

The search for Torry Durrell, 55, of Kihei, was launched at around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, when a neighbor reported that he failed to return from kayaking the day before. The search has already covered 96 square miles.

Ocean Safety crews on Maui were busy patrolling the south Maui shoreline today as they responded to two separate incidents: one involving a shark encounter, and another involving the search for a missing kayaker last seen on Tuesday.