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Worthington has been a disaster volunteer on Maui since 2006. In addition to his work on Maui, he as also been deployed for disaster response throughout the nation, where he has lent his expertise in technology.

Aspiring musicians will have the opportunity to be mentored by Hawaiian music legends, but first they will audition for one of 25 spots at the new UH Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music (IHM).

Department personnel are working on a 12-inch main line in Ulupalakua on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The MIL football campaign resumed over the weekend with Baldwin and Maui High posting victories.

Governor Neil Abercrombie is traveling to Asia this week to visit with travel industry leaders and dignitaries in Tokyo, Okinawa, and Beijing.

When firefighters arrived on scene, one of the four bedrooms in the 1800 square-foot wooden home, was fully involved. The Red Cross was activated to assist the two people who were displaced by the fire.

The incident was reported at 1:22 a.m. on Olinda Road, less than a mile east of Po’okela Road. Maui police have since identified the woman as Tawny M. Yarborough, 31, of Haiku.

Crews from the Coast Guard rescued a pilot who was forced to ditch his Cessna plane after running out of fuel off Hawaii Island.

The top three events happening on Maui this weekend: OctoberFEST Wailuku First Friday, Terence Blanchard at the MACC, Fil-Am Heritage Festival.

Memorial services for Allen “Braddah Poki” Pokipala have been set for October 20th and 21st on Maui. The longtime musician, entertainer, and on-air radio personality, passed away last week after a bout with pancreatic cancer.

Strolling magicians, street vendors and live local entertainment come together for tonight’s OctoberFEST edition of First Friday in Wailuku.

The Permitting for Professionals Workshop is the first step in improving the county’s permitting system, say officials.

The first humpback whale sighting in Maui County waters this season was reported yesterday morning off the eastern coast of Lana’i. A pair of humpbacks was sighted at 8:35 a.m. about 2 miles off the coast by the raft, Great White.

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced a leadership transition for some of his closest staff. Chief of Staff Amy Asselbaye, and Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Aoki, have both resigned. Bruce Coppa, currently the State’s Comptroller, has since been named the Chief of Staff.

The Charter Commission plans to begin decision-making at its upcoming meeting on Monday, on what proposed charter amendments should be placed before the public.

On Saturday October 15, at the King Kamehameha Clubhouse, legal gambling tables such as: black jack, roulette, craps, bingo, and poker tables will set the scene for a night of fundraising fun for the J. Walter Cameron Center.

Local business and community leaders agreed to be “arrested” for having a “big heart” as part of the annual MDA Lock-Up fundraiser held Wednesday, October 5, at the Kahului Ale House restaurant on Maui.

Nāmuʻo’s contract expires on July 31, 2012, but he has decided on an early departure, targeted for early 2012. In preparation for the change, OHA Trustees this morning approved a process to initiate a search for a new CEO, which is anticipated to unfold over the course of the next three to five months.

On Friday, the Maui County Council will consider passing a resolution in support of new state labeling requirements for genetically engineered materials (GMO).

The free training provides marine tour operators and community volunteers with up-to-date knowledge and interpretive skills to properly educate visitors about Hawaii’s unique marine environment.