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UH researching Maui wildfire impacts on agriculture, health with federal grants

In the aftermath of Maui’s Lahaina wildfire, the University of Hawai‘i will use $519,000 in USDA grants to fund research projects that aim to reinforce Hawai‘i’s agriculture against disasters and address the health risks of toxic chromium.

Merrill Lynch to Buy Back County’s Investment

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.

County Announces Business Center August Workshop Series

Maui business consultants and industry experts will gather to present a wide variety of business related workshops at the Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) during the month of August.

ML&P Earns Profit By Selling Land, Reducing Pension Benefits

The Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (ML&P) reported profits of $24.8 million in 2010, reversing a net loss of $123 million the previous year, according to a statement released by the company yesterday.