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Hot on the heels of her senate candidacy announcement, former Republican governor Linda Lingle will speak to the Maui Chamber of Commerce.

The 2011 XTERRA World Championship makes a venue change this year, moving from the volcanic vistas of South Maui to the verdant terrain of the Kapalua Resort.

The County of Maui is currently soliciting proposals for tourism programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai for calendar year 2012 under the County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).

For an unprecedented 17th time, Maui has been named Best Island in the World by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Former Hawaii governor, Linda Lingle announced today her run for the US Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Akaka.

Worthington has been a disaster volunteer on Maui since 2006. In addition to his work on Maui, he as also been deployed for disaster response throughout the nation, where he has lent his expertise in technology.

Aspiring musicians will have the opportunity to be mentored by Hawaiian music legends, but first they will audition for one of 25 spots at the new UH Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music (IHM).

Department personnel are working on a 12-inch main line in Ulupalakua on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The MIL football campaign resumed over the weekend with Baldwin and Maui High posting victories.

Governor Neil Abercrombie is traveling to Asia this week to visit with travel industry leaders and dignitaries in Tokyo, Okinawa, and Beijing.

When firefighters arrived on scene, one of the four bedrooms in the 1800 square-foot wooden home, was fully involved. The Red Cross was activated to assist the two people who were displaced by the fire.

The incident was reported at 1:22 a.m. on Olinda Road, less than a mile east of Po’okela Road. Maui police have since identified the woman as Tawny M. Yarborough, 31, of Haiku.

Crews from the Coast Guard rescued a pilot who was forced to ditch his Cessna plane after running out of fuel off Hawaii Island.

The top three events happening on Maui this weekend: OctoberFEST Wailuku First Friday, Terence Blanchard at the MACC, Fil-Am Heritage Festival.

Memorial services for Allen “Braddah Poki” Pokipala have been set for October 20th and 21st on Maui. The longtime musician, entertainer, and on-air radio personality, passed away last week after a bout with pancreatic cancer.

Strolling magicians, street vendors and live local entertainment come together for tonight’s OctoberFEST edition of First Friday in Wailuku.

The Permitting for Professionals Workshop is the first step in improving the county’s permitting system, say officials.

The first humpback whale sighting in Maui County waters this season was reported yesterday morning off the eastern coast of Lana’i. A pair of humpbacks was sighted at 8:35 a.m. about 2 miles off the coast by the raft, Great White.

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced a leadership transition for some of his closest staff. Chief of Staff Amy Asselbaye, and Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Aoki, have both resigned. Bruce Coppa, currently the State’s Comptroller, has since been named the Chief of Staff.

The Charter Commission plans to begin decision-making at its upcoming meeting on Monday, on what proposed charter amendments should be placed before the public.