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State officials are issuing recommendations following the recent confirmation of the variant flu (H3N2V) on Maui. The recommendations come as the county prepares for the annual Maui Fair taking place at the end of September.

A 16-year-old boy Wailuku was arrested and later released to his foster family yesterday, after his mom found a suspicious device labeled “Boom Box” in his room.

Taro farmers on Maui and several community groups are celebrating a decision made by the Hawai’i Supreme Court on Wednesday to vacate a state commission ruling over water rights at Nā Wai ‘Ehā.

Company officials say, “There are no plans for a wind project.” Bio-Logical Capital plans to preserve Hāna Ranch as a working cattle ranch.

Maui Police called in an explosive ordinance disposal team after responding to reports of a possible homemade explosive device at a home in Wailuku on Wednesday afternoon.

The Lost on a Reef exhibit features displays and research information on the Two Brothers vessel, which wrecked on a stormy night in the French Frigate Shoals on February 11, 1823.

The debate, turned single candidate forum, will run from 5 to 6 p.m. and will give the Maui Chamber an opportunity to make an endorsement determination in the race to fill the seat being vacated by US Senator Daniel Akaka who is not running for re-election.

Maui County’s environmental coordinators is one of the leaders in solving Maui’s environmental issues – food sustainability, axis deer overpopulation, renewable energy, cane burning and more.

Two standup paddle boarders were the first to get caught in the windy conditions. A female on a surfboard and a male equipped with a mask and snorkel attempted to help, but ended up being rescued as well.

The MMMC program is one of only two such programs in the state, and the only one on Maui. The Maui program provides a level of care more intensive than typical outpatient treatment but less restrictive than an acute hospital admission.

The program sets up a process where clean energy investors and developers from China are referred to the Hawai’i State Energy Office. From there, state officials work to facilitate matchmaking with Hawai’i clean energy partners that are in need of capital or development partners.

The man was found unresponsive and submerged on the ocean floor, and tethered to his diving buoy, said Maui County Paramedics Association spokesperson, Ryan Joslin.

The 30-foot sailing vessel Cowabunga issued a distress signal when the operator reported the boat started taking on water during their transit to Oahu after a weekend sailing race to Kauai.

In the winner-take-all Democratic primary for District 9 in the state house, Gil Keith-Agaran maintains his role as state lawmaker, garnering 2,282 votes, or 57.0% of the vote. He edged out his opponent, Joe Pontanilla, who garnered 1,583 votes, or 39.5%.

Multiple polling locations on the Big Island opened late this morning, prompting a proclamation from the governor calling for extended polling hours on Hawai’i Island only.

A 16-year-old Paia girl was extricated from a vehicle involved in a two-car collision this morning on Ka’ahumanu Avenue in Kahului, authorities said.

A female visitor from California was airlifted out of ‘Iao Valley after falling from a ledge near the river bank this afternoon.

Officials say the five paddle boarders were all family members visiting Maui from Houston, Texas. The incident was reported at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012, about 500 yards out from the shoreline, authorities said.

Hana is the final region the General Plan Committee needs to consider before completing its review of Chapter 8 of the Maui Island Plan.

This weekend’s exciting entertainment lineup featuring shows, parties, and community events for everyone.