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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.

On Saturday October 15, at the King Kamehameha Clubhouse, legal gambling tables such as: black jack, roulette, craps, bingo, and poker tables will set the scene for a night of fundraising fun for the J. Walter Cameron Center.

Local business and community leaders agreed to be “arrested” for having a “big heart” as part of the annual MDA Lock-Up fundraiser held Wednesday, October 5, at the Kahului Ale House restaurant on Maui.

Nāmuʻo’s contract expires on July 31, 2012, but he has decided on an early departure, targeted for early 2012. In preparation for the change, OHA Trustees this morning approved a process to initiate a search for a new CEO, which is anticipated to unfold over the course of the next three to five months.

On Friday, the Maui County Council will consider passing a resolution in support of new state labeling requirements for genetically engineered materials (GMO).

The free training provides marine tour operators and community volunteers with up-to-date knowledge and interpretive skills to properly educate visitors about Hawaii’s unique marine environment.

Ocean freight carrier Matson Navigation Inc. announced today another 2% downward adjustment, the third since late August this year.

Maui hot spots will be featured in tonight’s Season 2 premiere of Drinking Made Easy, a series broadcast on the HDNet national network.

The Kamehameha-Maui girls registered a record-tying 50th straight MIL volleyball victory with a four-set road win over Lahainaluna.

Starting last Monday, owner-occupants of residential property that find themselves in non-judicial foreclosure will have increased opportunities to resolve mortgage issues.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is an internationally-recognized men’s march to stop rape, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and gender violence. The Maui event will take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the UH Maui College Great Lawn.

Attendance at the 89th Maui Fair was up 3% from last year with more than 92,700 people passing through the gates over four days, according to Fair Managing Director Sherri Grimes.

Maui’s Front Street has been named to a national list of the 10 Great Streets for 2011. The recognition comes just weeks before a Halloween event returns to Front Street in full capacity on October 31st.

State leaders today announced the addition of surfing as a sport in Hawaii’s public schools. The sport will allow for school sanctioned surf competitions as early as the spring of 2013.

Six Maui companies were honored with the state’s first-ever Green Certification Award issued by the Hawai’i Ecotourism Association.

The 89th Annual Maui Fair has been crowded this weekend as Maui residents flooded the fairgrounds.

72 babies competed in the 12th Annual Meadow Gold Dairies Maui Healthy Baby Contest, held over the weekend at the 89th Maui Fair.

Mayor Alan Arakawa announced on Friday that the County of Maui has reached a resolution regarding the purchase of $32 million in student loan auction rate securities from Merrill Lynch.

The longtime musician, entertainer, and on-air radio personality, passed away on Friday night, September 30, 2011 at his home in Lahaina, surrounded by family.

Crews from the Maui Fire Department battled brush fire in the Kaluakoi area of Molokai on Friday evening. The blaze was first reported at 6:33 p.m. near Kaluakoi Road and Hauakea Avenue.