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The security measures are being implemented in coordination with the planned arrival of President Barack Obama, who is expected to wrap up work with Congress before taking time off for the holidays in Hawaii.

Environmental advocate, Rob Parsons returns to his old post as Environmental Coordinator for the County of Maui.

The governor plans to request emergency appropriations in January for Medicaid, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, and operating requirements for the Offices of the Governor and Lt. Governor.

The University of Hawaii at Hilo presented two doctorates in Hawaiian and Indigenous Language and Culture Revitalization over the weekend.

The event will be visible, weather permitting at 9:42 p.m. Hawaii Time, with the moon becoming completely immersed in the Earth’s Shadow.

According to the forecast track, Omeka will likely be downgraded to a Tropical Depression well east of Midway Island in about 30 hours.

Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the appointment of David M. Louie as Attorney General for Hawaii.

Local boy makes it big. Hawaii brings one of her boys home from his world tour this Tuesday, December 21.

UH Mens Basketball made itself home on Maui before a near-full house at the Lahaina Civic Center. The Rainbow Warriors defeated Chicago State 86to 57 improving to 7 wins, 2 losses, overall with their second straight win.

Mick Fleetwood, legendary drummer and co-founding member of Fleetwood Mac, and a Maui resident, joins the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors.

Maui’s Jo-Ann Ridao was selected as the County’s incoming director for the Department of Housing & Human Concerns. Ridao currently serves as the Deputy Director

Groundbreaking for a $3.8 million improvement project at Hana Boat Ramp begins next week. A ceremony marking the start of the project will take place at noon on Thursday, December 23, followed by an informational meeting from 1-2 p.m. to address community concerns.

Five years ago this week, Lahaina’s Carthaginian was transformed into an artificial reef by Atlantis Submarines. The 97-foot whaling vessel was sunk a half mile offshore of Lahaina

Da Jam 98.3 FM, Mauis leading 18-34 radio station, announces the change of its West Maui frequency from 107.3 FM to 107.1 FM. The switch for West side listeners went into effect yesterday, Thursday, December 16, 2010.

the University of Hawaii will be involved in a de facto home game tonight against Chicago State at the Lahaina Civic Center.

The Kahului Public Library in Central Maui will reopen on January 4, 2011, following the completion of an air-conditioner replacement project that took longer than anticipated.

University of Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji was inducted into the Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Kansas City.

A toddler was injured after stepping into buried charcoal this weekend, prompting a reminder to the public about the dangers of illegal ground fires at the beach.

A man and wife accused of running an alleged Ponzi scheme that targeted primarily Hawaii residents, were arrested today in Arizona.

Two months after implementing a non-resident parking fee at Iao on Maui, a new $5 per car fee went into effect today at Akaka Falls on the Big Island.