Molokai post offices may face fewer operational hours under savings plan

HONOLULU - Four post offices on Molokai may be open for fewer hours under a proposal to help the U.S. Postal Service save money. The Molokai post offices include those at Kalaupapa, Hoolehua, Kualapuu and Maunaloa.
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 9, 2012

Hop on this hammock to read today’s Hawaii vacation deals and news.

- From my inbox,  go! Airlines announced an inter-island flight sale with fares as low as $69 one-way to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Kona and Hilo. The sale applies for travel through August 31, 2012. For this sale, you must book by midnight tonight.

- Island Air has extended their sale of inter-island fares ($69 one-way) for travel dates through July 12. You must book...
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Forum to focus on putting floodwater to useful purpose

KIHEI - A forum on flooding in South Maui titled "Stormwater: Can a Problem Become a Resource?" will be held Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
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USDA: County drought disaster area

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated Maui County on Monday as a primary natural disaster area because of agricultural losses caused by an ongoing drought. The department is offering help to farmers and ranchers.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash

KAHULUI - A 40-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon after the motorcyle he was driving collided with a van at the intersection of Dairy Road and Pakaula Street near the Maui Harley-Davidson store in Kahului, officials said.
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