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Former Hawaii governor Linda Lingle began the first official day of her campaign for a seat in the US Senate by visiting some local businesses in the Haiku Cannery on January 10, 2012.

This time, Steve Stricker is leaving Maui with the winner’s trophy. And for the first time, he’s already booked reservations for a return trip. The difference next year will be his status — as defending champion of the 2012 Hyundai Tournament of Champions.

The Wailuku copy and business center, Business Etc, will be the site of a lunchtime “Coffee Talk with Mazie” on Wednesday, January 11.

Beginning Monday, March 5, 2012, proof of “legal presence” will be required for driver licenses and learner permits throughout Hawaii.

Filmed in Hawaii, The Descendants is still running strong in the box office after grossing at $40,315,665 on January 1, 2012 (according to IMDB) and is rumored as one of the best movies of the year with 5 Golden Globe nominations, including Best Picture.

More than 40 canoes formed a circle around a double-hulled canoe carrying family members of Gonzales today. While on the water, paddlers prayed together and sang Hawaii Aloha. Flowers were also dropped from a helicopter in his memory.

The paddle-in feat in conditions described as 50-feet-plus, is considered a first for an Australian, according to Rowley, who called the ride “unbelievable.”

Maui music lovers can jam into the new year this weekend in Wailuku, Paia, and Makawao.

Baldwin High School’s BJ Wilhelm-Ioane has had to pull out of this weekend’s Gridiron University Prep Stars Classic All-Star Bowl Game in Las Vegas, NV, due to family reasons.

On Wednesday, January 4, talented big wave surfers both new and familiar paddled into 15-20 foot waves until the early afternoon.

On Maui, scheduled nonstop seats from the US market is expected to increase 1.5% fueled by a 3.5% increase in the number of scheduled nonstop flights. Maui’s US West market is expected to increase 2.6% in the first quarter, by a 4% increase in the number of scheduled nonstop flights.

A Maui man was arrested on Tuesday for a list of alleged offenses including harassment and impersonating a law enforcement officer. Charles Barrett, is a 10-year employee of the Maui Police Department, having served as an Information Systems Analyst…

A second protest in as many weeks was held today on Maui as ocean advocates seek protection for Hawaii’s reef fish and coral reef. Removal of two reef species from Hawaii stores, protesters say, is not enough.

The bill was created to address inequities between homesites that receive agricultural use assessments, and parcels that do not, despite comparable character, size and use.

A silent vigil was held at the Phillips-Tehiva family home in Hana on Monday, January 2, in an attempt to block the foreclosure eviction.

Maui Electric are seeking Public Utilities Commission approval on a program that would provide solar water heating savings at no upfront cost.

Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall.

Artists have an opportunity to capture the island’s spectacular vistas, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and historic towns.

The Maui Interscholastic League regatta planned for Saturday, January 7, 2012, has been relocated from Kihei to Lahaina in honor of the late William Kalanikai Gonzales. Gonzales was fatally injured on Thursday, December 29, by a recreational motor boat while preparing regatta lanes in Lahaina.

Born into a musically talented family, Helm earned the 2011 Artist Fellowship for her focused artistic vision, vocal range and clarity. Authorities at NACF said the 26-year-old musician has a “rhythmic giftedness of a musician much her senior.”