We often read of people (frequently, visitors to Maui) being rescued after getting stranded in remote locations on hikes or in the ocean...

The awards were presented in five categories by Mayor Alan Arakawa and Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap.

(Update:  12p 6/9/10) The Maalaea fire is now 75% contained.  A noon update provided by the county notes the fire grew to 5,800 acres in size since last report. Both lanes of Honoapiilani Highway remain open to traffic. However, motorists are cautioned that wind conditions could adversely affect the fire and cause intermittent road closures.... Read more »

Maui Helicopter pilot Don Shearer, owner of Windward Aviation is among those featured on the new Maui Chopper series