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According to the forecast track, Omeka will likely be downgraded to a Tropical Depression well east of Midway Island in about 30 hours.

Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the appointment of David M. Louie as Attorney General for Hawaii.

Local boy makes it big. Hawaii brings one of her boys home from his world tour this Tuesday, December 21.

UH Mens Basketball made itself home on Maui before a near-full house at the Lahaina Civic Center. The Rainbow Warriors defeated Chicago State 86to 57 improving to 7 wins, 2 losses, overall with their second straight win.

Mick Fleetwood, legendary drummer and co-founding member of Fleetwood Mac, and a Maui resident, joins the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors.

Maui’s Jo-Ann Ridao was selected as the County’s incoming director for the Department of Housing & Human Concerns. Ridao currently serves as the Deputy Director

Groundbreaking for a $3.8 million improvement project at Hana Boat Ramp begins next week. A ceremony marking the start of the project will take place at noon on Thursday, December 23, followed by an informational meeting from 1-2 p.m. to address community concerns.

Five years ago this week, Lahaina’s Carthaginian was transformed into an artificial reef by Atlantis Submarines. The 97-foot whaling vessel was sunk a half mile offshore of Lahaina

Da Jam 98.3 FM, Mauis leading 18-34 radio station, announces the change of its West Maui frequency from 107.3 FM to 107.1 FM. The switch for West side listeners went into effect yesterday, Thursday, December 16, 2010.

the University of Hawaii will be involved in a de facto home game tonight against Chicago State at the Lahaina Civic Center.

The Kahului Public Library in Central Maui will reopen on January 4, 2011, following the completion of an air-conditioner replacement project that took longer than anticipated.

University of Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji was inducted into the Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Kansas City.

A toddler was injured after stepping into buried charcoal this weekend, prompting a reminder to the public about the dangers of illegal ground fires at the beach.

A man and wife accused of running an alleged Ponzi scheme that targeted primarily Hawaii residents, were arrested today in Arizona.

Two months after implementing a non-resident parking fee at Iao on Maui, a new $5 per car fee went into effect today at Akaka Falls on the Big Island.

Continental Airlines has announced two new direct flights to the Big Island. The daily non-stop service between Hilo and Los Angeles, and the once-weekly service to Hilo from San Francisco, begins June 9, 2011.

The University of Hawaii Athletics Department is now offering special group rate tickets for Fridays UH Mens basketball game on Maui.

Governor Neil Abercrombie is two appointments shy of rounding out his list of 16 cabinet positions. Director selections must still be made for the Department of Health and the State Attorney General.

Maui Economic Opportunity today announced the selection of Programs Chief Lyn McNeff as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

The Lahainaluna girls are in a class — if not league — of their own in basketball. That was underscored yet again last night as the Lunas routed Baldwin 62-4.