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The County of Maui plans to covert trash into energy and lighten its carbon footprint with a new Waste Conversion Plant in Pu’unene. The project is in addition to the Maui Landfill Gas Utilization Project, which was announced last year.

Work begins on Tuesday, March 27, to clear the area and begin assessment for repairs.

The University of Hawaii Warrior football team opened spring practice and the Norm Chow era Tuesday with the first of 15 practice sessions at the UH-Manoa campus. The team went through a two-hour scripted practice on its grass practice field.

Hana High and Elementary School mathematics teacher, Mitzi Hasegawa was recognized by the Maui Senate Delegation for being named 2012 Maui School District Teach of the Year.

More than $80,000 in grants were distributed among 20 organization by the Maui Economic Development Board through its MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund.

The Hawaii All-Stars cheer team finished one point shy of claiming two national titles over the weekend at the 17th Annual United Spirit Association All Star Championships in Anaheim, Calif.

A day after a double motorcycle fatality on Maui, a separate near-fatal motorcycle accident occurred last night in Kahului. The accident was reported at 9:37 p.m. at the Kane/Vevau Street intersection.

Heavy rains in East Maui earlier this month undermined the Hanawana Bridge, cutting off transit for an estimated 40 residents since March 9.

The trial of a man accused of murder in the death of a California woman on Maui last year was scheduled to start today, but was postponed to 8:30 a.m. on July 9, 2012.

Maui police say Abel Ventura Jr., 58, and Marlene Debnam, 56, both of Maui, died at the scene. Both were part of a pack of over 50 motorcycles that were riding together as part of an organized St. Patrick’s motorcycle rally.

An early morning fire destroyed a structure on the lu’au grounds of the Maui Lu Resort in South Maui today. Damages included an estimated $40,000 in losses to the structure, and $5,000 in damage in to the contents.

One store clerk compared the craze to the rush for Tickle-me Elmo’s in the 90s and noted that the iPad accounts for 95% of the tablet market.

A Maui woman was rescued tonight (Saturday, March 17, 2012) after she wandered off a trail near ‘Iao Needle, and could not find her way back.

Maxwell was among the leaders in an effort to protect native burials at Honokahua and a vocal advocate for the protection of Kaho’olawe.

Zipline legislation was amended yesterday, calling for a study, instead of establishing standards and regulations for tour operators.

A Maui man entered a not-guilty plea today in 2nd Circuit Court to felony charges stemming from the July 31, 2011 death of a diver off Lanai.

A proposal to set a 10 p.m. ban on entertainment, music and dancing at the Kihei Kalama Village was voted down today, but could resurface again in six months if noise complaints persist.

Everyone’s favorite “drinking holiday,” St. Patrick’s Day, is coming up this weekend on Saturday, March 17 with several special events planned across the island.

The US Small Business Administration has announced the Hawaii winners of the prestigious 2012 SBA Small Business Awards, including two Maui winners.

The state needs an accurate account of disaster damage to determine whether or not the Hawai’i meets criteria thresholds for supplemental federal disaster assistance.