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Scientist: Earthquakes and eruptions not big concerns
A federal scientist said Maui residents shouldn't be too concerned about the risk of earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, and officials are looking to expand the network of monitoring stations on the island in the next few years.
Maui police officer indicted in sex-assault case involving minor
A veteran Maui Police Department officer accused of having sex with a minor turned himself in at the Wailuku police station this afternoon after being indicted earlier today.
Baker and Victorino file their re-election papers
Maui County Council Member Mike Victorino and state Sen. Roz Baker filed nomination papers Wednesday for re-election to their seats.
Wailuku couple arrested in boy's death
A Wailuku man and his girlfriend were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of his 4-year-old son, who sustained severe blunt force trauma to his internal organs, police said.
Vivint Solar Expands Energy and Cost Saving Residential Solar Service to Hawaii
Vivint Solar announced the availability of its simple, affordable consumer solar power system to residents in Hawaii.
Justices decline to review Taser suit
With the Supreme Court deciding Tuesday that it will not review the appropriateness of stun gun use by police on suspects, attorneys are anticipating a trial in U.S. District Court in Honolulu in the case of a Wailuku woman who sued police after being Tased by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance at her home.
Na Hoku honors for Maui artists, group
Two individual Maui artists and one Maui group took home 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano awards Sunday night at the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts awards held at the Hawai'i Convention Center on Oahu.
Retiring principal: Maui High's 'great systems' to continue
The longtime Maui High School principal said Gabrielle Berce wrote that she went from being a shy student who came from a private school - and was so frightened she took 10 minutes to get out of her mom's car on the first day of school as a freshman - into one that grew and found her strengths over the years at Maui's largest high school.
Use of legs, feet key for climbers
Kody Calvan, 10, of Wailuku tries to climb a greased pole Saturday during the 43rd annual Barrio Fiesta at the War Memorial Complex soccer field.
Waihe'e Rainforest - "Swinging Bridges"
A Hike Through the Waihe'e Valley Rainforest 'Swinging Bridges' One of our favorite hikes on Maui is Waihe'e Valley Swinging Bridges.
Inouye, Arakawa will speak at holiday event
U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, a decorated World War II hero, will be speaking at the Memorial Day gathering at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Monday.
AAA: Hawaii gas prices hold steady
Gas prices in Hawaii may have dipped by a penny in several regions around the state, but the statewide average price of a gallon of regular unleaded held steady this week at $4.54, according to AAA Hawaii's Hawaii remained the state with the highest-priced gas in the nation this week, but Alaska was gaining on it with an average statewide price of ... (more)
Man living proof of benefits from 'walking' district
Planning consultant Michael Summers takes brisk walks every workday between his North Market Street office at Chris Hart & Partners and his Wailani Street residence near the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission.
Man shot by police didn't have a gun, family claims
Family members said Marshall Langford didn't have a gun, as police alleged, and was reaching for a cellphone when he was fatally shot by a police officer in a Kihei parking lot Tuesday morning.
Council completes 'first step' of General Plan work
A council committee Tuesday concluded its review of the draft Maui Island Plan's growth boundaries for the Wailuku-Kahului region, one of several regions the committee has to review before the end of the year.
Man pulls a gun, is shot dead by officer
Some witnesses reported hearing three gunshots Tuesday morning when a Maui police officer fatally shot a 31-year-old Wailuku man who allegedly pulled a handgun on the officer in the parking lot of the Mana Kai Maui resort, police said.
Maui mayor, former mayors endorse Hannemann
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa and former Mayors Charmaine Tavares and James "Kimo" Apana on Monday endorsed former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann in his bid to represent Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District.
Open houses set for county medic stations across county
Maui County paramedics will hold open houses at their stations during Emergency Medical Services week from Sunday to May 26.
Judge tells robbery defendant, 18, to 'grow up'
A Baldwin High School student was released from jail last week after being incarcerated for nearly three months for his part in a robbery attempt this year.