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The good news is there are a few bright spots in the most recent report on statewide economic activity.

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. today announced plans to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies.

A land rights dispute may soon end up in court between the native Hawaiian residents of the Iao Stream shanty town and the recorded land owner.

Safari Explorer CEO Dan Blanchard issued a statement this afternoon informing the Molokai Community that the company’s vessel will postpone its planned Friday and Saturday visits to the island.

The county will use a rendering and a demonstration video in an effort to educate motorists on proper use, prior to the Lipoa Street roundabout becoming operational at the end of March.

Tobacco sales to minors in Hawai‘i fell below the national average according to a survey conducted by the state. Illegal tobacco sales to minors in Hawai‘i was 6.1%, below the 9.3% federal fiscal year 2010 national weighted average.

Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawai’i in the first 10 months of 2011 grew 14.8%, compared to the same period in 2010, to $10.3 billion.

Traffic signal installation began this week at the busy Kamehameha Avenue intersection with Hina Avenue in Kahului.

The Rainbow Wahine will host the opening two rounds of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament at the Stan Sheriff Center.

The installation of a new 1.8MW backup generator at the Waihee Wells on Maui will affect the water supply in parts of South Maui today through Thursday afternoon.

Freeradicals Project performed a free afternoon concert at Baldwin Beach Park on Sunday, November 27th. The show was dedicated as an act of thanks from Freeradicals Projekt to the Maui community.

A man in his 30s suffered head trauma and lacerations to his face and body after his car plunged 200 feet down a cliff in Keanae on Saturday. The incident was reported at 7:02 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011.

A structure fire on Ulaino Road in Hana over the weekend caused an estimated $14,000 in damages.

Located downtown in Kahului is Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar. They offer Chinese, Korean, local Hawaiian food and Yakiniku, or tabletop cooking at their restaurant.

The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono invites you to join in an open house celebrating the holiday season and a benefit for Hökülani Holt’s hälau hula, Päü O Hiiaka.

Duke defeated Kansas 68-61 in the championship game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational Tournament.

The nomination list includes the following individuals: Mimi DesJardins; Michelle L. Drewyer; Adrianne H. Heely; Adriel S.C. Menor; Richard A. Priest, Jr.; and Douglas J. Sameshima.

Makawao Third Friday’s “soft launch” drew crowds in the hundreds, in stark contrast to Lahaina Second Friday’s debut.

State officials joined Governor Neil Abercrombie and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization President Hideo Hato today in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the State of Hawaii and NEDO.

The agency celebrates the start of whalewatch season on Saturday, November 26, when whale sightings are guaranteed through mid-May.