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Education officials say the enrollment gains can be partly attributed to the “large number of births in 2008” and more students staying within the state’s public school system.

A 30-year-old visitor from Redding, California was fatally injured after falling 30-feet from a cliff at Nākālele Point on Maui this afternoon. The incident was reported at 12:15 p.m., Oct. 2, near mile marker 38 of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui.

The Maui County announced it will award a “Multi-Facility Solar Rooftop Project” to Hawaiʻi Pacific Solar of Lahaina.

“All of the state and county parks, beaches and trails remain open and none of the state’s airports have been affected,” said McCartney, who noted that essential personnel from the FAA, USDA, TSA and Customs, continue to operate at Hawaiʻi airports.

Haleakalā National Park is projecting monetary losses of $6,800 per day in entrance fees for each day that the federal government shutdown continues, officials said.

Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual who allegedly entered an unsecured vehicle and stole a wallet containing a debit/credit card, which was later used to withdraw $500 cash from an ATM in Kahului.

Hawaiʻi leaders voiced concerns over a federal government shutdown as Congress failed to resolve differences relating to a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations beyond Monday’s midnight deadline.

Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes were reported within 15 minutes of each other in the Hawaiʻi Island area this morning.

The Hawaiʻi team, which includes chef Adam Tabura, his brother and comedian Lanai Tabura, and their friend and comedian Shawn Felipe, finished first, claiming a $50,000 award, and the keys to their own food truck.

It took all the offensive elements in football to come together on one play — the bubble screen pass.

US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi said a government shutdown would be harmful and outlined areas where direct affects could impact the state.

Acting Governor Shan Tsutsui released $10.7 million for the relocation of the DOT Harbors Division Maui District Office to the Old Kahului Railroad Building.

A windsurfer was transported to the hospital in serious condition after he was rescued from waters at Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Hoʻokele Street and Pūlehu Road will be open to motorists beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.

The 67-year-old man was last seen by his wife on Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, when he left for a hike, but failed to return, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.

In a come-from-behind victory, Oracle Team USA took the title in the 34th America’s Cup, held in San Francisco. The team was founded in 2000 by Larry Ellison, the majority owner of the island of Lānaʻi.

Sarofim Realty Advisors is proposing the development of a mixed-use light industrial and commercial/business project. The project also includes plans for 200 apartment units and a Maui Electric Company substation on the nearly 75-acre project site.

The US Senate today eliminated a provision within an appropriations bill that would have provided protections to Monsanto.

A federal grand jury indicted 18 men on racketeering-related charges, alleging that they were associated with a prison gang known as the USO Family, officials with the US Attorney’s Office in Hawaiʻi announced.

Supporters of the measure called on a ban of e-cigarette sales to minors and emphasized the need for immediate regulatory oversight.