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County Council to Consider GMO Resolution Friday
On Friday, the Maui County Council will consider passing a resolution in support of new state labeling requirements for genetically engineered materials (GMO).
Maui Tour Operators Invited to Free Ocean Awareness Training
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.
Matson Lowers Surcharge 3rd Time Since August
Ocean freight carrier Matson Navigation Inc. announced today another 2% downward adjustment, the third since late August this year.
Maui Featured on “Drinking Made Easy” Season 2 Premiere
Maui hot spots will be featured in tonight’s Season 2 premiere of Drinking Made Easy, a series broadcast on the HDNet national network.
Warriors Extend Volleyball Win Streak to 50
The Kamehameha-Maui girls registered a record-tying 50th straight MIL volleyball victory with a four-set road win over Lahainaluna.
State Launches Mortgage Foreclosure Dispute Resolution Program
Starting last Monday, owner-occupants of residential property that find themselves in non-judicial foreclosure will have increased opportunities to resolve mortgage issues.
Maui Men to Wear High Heels for Domestic Violence
“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is an internationally-recognized men’s march to stop rape, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and gender violence. The Maui event will take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the UH Maui College Great Lawn.
Maui Fair Attendance Up 3% in 2011
Attendance at the 89th Maui Fair was up 3% from last year with more than 92,700 people passing through the gates over four days, according to Fair Managing Director Sherri Grimes.
Maui’s Front Street Named to Top 10 Great Streets for 2011
Maui’s Front Street has been named to a national list of the 10 Great Streets for 2011. The recognition comes just weeks before a Halloween event returns to Front Street in full capacity on October 31st.
Surfing to Become a High School Sport in Hawai’i
State leaders today announced the addition of surfing as a sport in Hawaii’s public schools. The sport will allow for school sanctioned surf competitions as early as the spring of 2013.
Six on Maui Earn Hawaii’s First-Ever “Green” Certification
Six Maui companies were honored with the state’s first-ever Green Certification Award issued by the Hawai’i Ecotourism Association.
PHOTOS: 89th Annual Maui Fair
The 89th Annual Maui Fair has been crowded this weekend as Maui residents flooded the fairgrounds.
Makawao Girl Wins Maui Healthy Baby Contest
72 babies competed in the 12th Annual Meadow Gold Dairies Maui Healthy Baby Contest, held over the weekend at the 89th Maui Fair.
Merrill Lynch to Buy Back County’s Investment
Mayor Alan Arakawa announced on Friday that the County of Maui has reached a resolution regarding the purchase of $32 million in student loan auction rate securities from Merrill Lynch.
Braddah Poki Passes: Entertainer, Musician, and Humble Hawaiian
The longtime musician, entertainer, and on-air radio personality, passed away on Friday night, September 30, 2011 at his home in Lahaina, surrounded by family.
Molokai Brush Fire Burns 20 Acres in Kaluakoi
Crews from the Maui Fire Department battled brush fire in the Kaluakoi area of Molokai on Friday evening. The blaze was first reported at 6:33 p.m. near Kaluakoi Road and Hauakea Avenue.
VIDEO: Six Join MPD in 74th Recruit Graduation
Darrell Belen, Andrew Cabral Jr., Kevin Dunn, Nephi Laga, Anthony Maldonado, and Aaron Mark were sworn in during a graduation ceremony at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului. The class started with 13 members, but only six remained after an eight month recruit training program.
Maui Fair Attendance Up on Day 1
Managing Director, Sherri Grimes said attendance on day one of the four-day event was slightly up about 100 people over last year–not including all of the volunteers and parade participants.
Weekend Preview: Big Battles in MIL Volleyball
Molokai and Seabury Hall will match 4-0 marks tonight in a battle of D-II powers. Tomorrow, Kamehameha will put its 7-0 D-I record on the line versus Baldwin.
Ono Success: Growing a Business in a Down Economy
Valerie Kane, owner of Ono Gelato at Azeka Mall in Kihei has opened her second store, Maui Gelato, and attributes her success to hard work, great customer service, and a quality product.





