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UPDATE: Identity of Pilot Confirmed in Fatal Molokai Tour Crash
County officials today confirmed the identity of the pilot involved in a fatal helicopter crash on Molokai as Nathan Cline, 30, of Kihei.
US Senate Passes Veterans’ Jobs Bill
The US Senate approved a Jobs Bill for Veterans that encourages businesses to hire unemployed veterans and wounded warriors.
UPDATE: Crews Work to ID Molokai Helicopter Crash Victims
The victims of today’s tour helicopter crash on Molokai have been identified as three males (one of them the pilot) and two females.
VIDEO: IBEW Workers at Hawaiian Telcom Hold 2-Day Strike
Members of the IBEW Local Union 1357 at Hawaiian Telcom on Maui, started walking the picket lines this morning at around 10:30 a.m.
Rainbow Wahine Rise to No. 6 in Volleyball
The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team plays its final conference home games of the season, including Senior Night festivities on Saturday.
3 New Tenants Move in to Maui Mall
The Maui Mall welcomes three new tenants to its roster of more than 40 shops and restaurants. The new stores include Hawaiian Island Creations, YNVU and Pizza Hut.
First All Electric Rental Cars Come To Maui
The Maui-based Bio-Beetle ECO Car Rental company located in Kahului has expanded its business to include all-electric vehicles.
Biocontrol to Begin Against Strawberry Guava
After at least 30 days, the HDOA plans to do an initial release of the small scale insect on Hawai`i Island to control the spread of the invasive strawberry guava plant in Hawaii’s native forests.
PHOTOS: Kahului Hongwanji Mission Celebrates 100 Years
On November 6, 2011 the Kahului Hongwanji Mission became an honorable historic presence in Maui, celebrating their 100th anniversary as a congregation and as a temple.
Waterline Project Impacts Happy Valley Traffic
Crews began work today to repair a leaking valve on a 24-inch main line in Happy Valley. The work has reduced traffic to one-lane on North Market Street today and tomorrow.
Waterline Project to Impact Lahaina Customers Tonight
Contractors will begin work on the waterline at Kame’eu’i Place off of Lower Honoapiilani Road at 9 p.m. on Wednesday in an effort to improve fire protection in the area.
2011 Maui County Employees of the Year Honored
A list of county employees were recognized at this year’s 24th Annual Maui Employee Recognition Luncheon. Among the honorees were the Water Reclamation Division and MPD Dispatch Supervisor Davlynn Racadio.
Maui Mayor Hopes to Build Asia Relations at APEC
Arakawa stressed the importance today of establishing good relationships with counterparts in Asia. The comments come as the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation conference gets underway on Oahu this week.
Maui Fire Dept. Promotes Romero, McAfee, Quintana
The MFD today announced the promotion of Louis Romero to the rank of Battalion Chief, Kevin McAfee to Captain, and Roderick Quintana to FFIII. All three promotions go into effect on November 16, 2011.
Bears, Lunas Will Host State Tourney Games
Baldwin and Lahainaluna will be hosting opening-round state football tournaments this week at War Memorial Stadium.
Cruise Ship Protest Planned on Molokai
A group of residents on Molokai plan to hold a protest this Thursday in demonstration against a cruise ship company planning port calls on the island.
PHOTOS: 29,930 Maui Reef Fish Saved in Roi Roundup
A total of 48 divers participated in the event to remove the invasive species from the reef, effectively saving an estimated 29,930 reef fish that would have been eaten by the species
Nationwide EAS Test Planned at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9
The upcoming test will be the first nationwide test of the EAS. The system was designed to allow the President of the United States the ability to directly address the American public during an emergency.
Couch Proposes Alcohol Ban at Several S. Maui Parks
Councilmember Don Couch introduced measures to prohibit the consumption of alcohol at Kalama Park, Cove Park, and the new South Maui Community Park in Kihei.
VIDEO: Kehalani Village Center, the “Piko of Wailuku”
Developer Stanford Carr: “Our goal here was not to create a strip center. We want this to become the piko of Wailuku; a gathering place.”
