From The Maui News:
Halloween in Lahaina will go on this year Thursday — without the legal protests of the past couple of years — as preparations are made for more than 30,000 revelers along Front Street. Read more.
And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:
Hurdles to Hawaiian fishpond restoration
New appraisal urged for Launiupoko lands
Safety inspection fees increase Friday
Courtyard by Marriott gets creative this Halloween
Hawaii County sees decline in substance abuse treatment
Central Maui could be made friendlier for cyclists, walkers
Investor tabbed for land board
Kauai water and ag panel discussion Monday
Alaska Airlines changes check-in time
Hawaii, meet your 15 new endangered species
Liberty Dialysis to open in Hilo
Smart meters continue to cause stir

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—Chad Blair
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