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A Hawaii drug testing company is reporting a drop in crystal methamphetamine use to the lowest level on record since testing stats were first tracked at the company in 2004.

For the second time in three years, Shane Victorino landed the 34th – and final — spot on the National League All-Star roster thanks to on-line fan voting.

An estimated 1,550 pounds of convenience meals distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Hawai’i are being recalled for possible Listeria contamination.

The album will be available for purchase on July 12, 2011, with a CD release party planned on Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, 2011 at Stella Blues Cafe in Kihei.

Objections were raised in the past from those offended by adult-themed costumes and lewd conduct in an area designated as a historic site…

In addition to formal recognition by the State of Hawaii, the measure also requires the Governor to appoint a Native Hawaiian Roll Call Commission.

This weekend Maui Aloha Aina Association is sponsoring “Hands-On Beekeeping”; a 2-day workshop on how to set up and keep a hive of bees in your own backyards.

To date, approximately 125 people from Waikiki and the urban core area of Honolulu have moved from emergency shelters or the streets into transitional or permanent housing.

Senate Bill 1520, formally recognizes Native Hawaiian people as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.

An additional 138 people have been added to the Priority Water Meter List for Upcountry, Maui. The list is dated June 30, 2011, has a total of 1,450 requests for building permit applications, subdivisions, and water service requests. The list dates back to October 8, 1996.

Forty-five Japanese citizens arrived on Maui yesterday as part of The Aloha Initiative program. The program offers families from Japan respite care in Hawaii following the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

A youth golf tournament is planned to benefit 6-year-old Olivia Bianco of Maui, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor four months ago.

A house fire in Lahaina yesterday caused an estimated $375,000 in damage. The fire was first reported by the home owner at 6:20 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 852 Kelawea Street in West Maui.

Shane Victorino of the Phillies is one of five players still in contention to be selected for the National League All-Star Game roster.

Two Kihei men were injured, and a third has died following in a single car crash on Wailea Alanui Drive last night. The victim has been identified as …

The County of Maui announced nominees for its quarterly Hero volunteer program. The pilot project highlights outstanding volunteers throughout the year who are recognized for their service and commitment to the community.

UPS Freight, the nation’s fourth largest Less-than-truck Load (LTL) carrier, announced Friday that a 6.9 percent general rate increase will go into effect August 1, 2011.

A Makawao couple suffered fatal injuries when the car they were in crashed into a rock wall on the property of Makawao Union Church.

Mayor Arakawa said the gathering was helpful in providing insight on how each county approaches issues such as union contracts, wastewater systems, and infrastructure.

There is NO tsunami expected following a small earthquake reported this morning off the Big Island