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Seven hikers had to be airlifted from a 2,000 foot ridge early Sunday morning while attempting to hike from Olowalu to ‘Iao Valley on Maui.

A West Maui woman who was extricated from a vehicle involved in a crash on the Honoapiilani Highway on Thursday afternoon, has since died from injuries she sustained in the crash. Maui police have since identified the woman as…

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A 93-year-old woman and her dog are safe this morning after they were alerted of an apartment fire overnight by neighbors.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a 7.6 earthquake overnight in the Philippine Islands region. The incident was reported at 2:48 a.m., and initially generated a watch, which was cancelled less than an hour later.

Also, Maui film “Get a Job,” Riddim of Knowledge reggae show, and a Starry Night Cinema screening of “My Dog Skip.”

Michele Liberty, the Red Cross Director for Maui County, is one of the local workers that was sent from Hawai’i. She said the group arrived in Houston and is on standby ready to be deployed where help is needed.

More than 400 supporters and well-wishers gathered at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort to celebrate the career and accomplishments of US Senator Daniel K. Akaka.

Preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority show increased visitor arrivals and expenditures for Maui and statewide for July 2012 compared to last year.

The underwater fiber optic cable will move the state toward achieving its Broadband Initiative goal of universal access to affordable high-speed internet by 2018.

Law enforcement authorities on Maui arrested Michael Aguilar on a warrant for second degree arson in connection with the July 11 four-alarm fire at a storage facility in Auburn, officials said. If convicted of the class B felony, Aguilar could face a term of up to 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine or both.

Officials with the Maui County Paramedics Association say it’s their goal to get stroke patients to the hospital within an hour of the onset of their symptoms, so that patients may be treated aggressively.

Up to 10 Hawai’i Red Cross workers on Maui and O’ahu may be deployed tonight to assist in response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Isaac.

8/28/12 at 8 a.m. Vevau St. CLOSED between Kane St and School St for a few hours due to a large tree clean-up.

Does Pulliam believe the theater is haunted? “Absolutely, but only because I’ve seen it firsthand.”

“I looked inside the house and I could see about three-foot flames coming out of the stove area,” said Slonim, who made entry into the house and used a fire extinguisher that he had grabbed from his patrol vehicle to put out the flames.

The woman was attempting to land when a gust of wind picked her up and dropped her about 30 feet to the ground in an area fronting the lavender farm off of Crater Road, officials said.

Two Maui residents were charged with assault of a law enforcement officer after the vehicle they were in allegedly dragged an officer 15 to 20 feet during a traffic investigation in Paia on Friday, police said.

Medic 6 from Hana was dispatched to Keanini Road in Hana for reports of a male party that had been struck by a vehicle, officials said.

Police said Walter Vierra, 43, of Wailuku, was arrested today on suspicion of negligent homicide in the first degree and suspicion of accidents involving serious bodily injury or death.