On plus side: UK in 2010 Maui Invitational (Lexington Herald-Leader) It’s official. Kentucky will play in the 2010 Maui Invitational. The tournament made it official on Wednesday by announcing the 2010 field. As always, there will be rugged competition. Other 2010 teams include Connecticut, Michigan State and Oklahoma.

Huskies hoops heading to Maui in 2010 (Everett Herald) For anyone who likes to plan way ahead and is looking for an excuse to escape a week of November weather here, it was just announced today that the UW will play in the 2010 Maui Invitational, which takes place over Thanksgiving week.

CBKB: UConn, Kentucky head 2010 Maui Invitational field (Honolulu Advertiser) The winningest program in college basketball will make a return visit to Maui for the 2010 EA Sports Maui Invitational.

Maui man guilty in shooting at residence (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) WAILUKU » A Maui man who shot more than 50 rounds of ammunition following a dispute at a Kula residence was found guilty of second-degree assault and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Flood advisories canceled for Maui, Big Island (Honolulu Advertiser) The National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled flood advisories for the Big Island and Maui.

Maui Now 2008 (The Maui News) The Maui News editorial staff has prepared this extensive overview of Maui's economy. In addition to general articles written by our staff, we invited individual businesses to submit an essay outlining the economic forecast for their outfit. How is your business meeting current economic challenges?

Maui struggling over 16% budget cuts (Honolulu Advertiser) Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said some county departments are agonizing over where to make 16 percent cuts in their current budgets.

Maui man dies after motorcycle accident (Honolulu Advertiser) A 62-year-old Lahaina man was killed Sunday when he tipped his motorcycle while trying to execute a U-turn, Maui County police said yesterday.

Maui mayor cutting current budget $55 million (KPUA AM 670 Hilo) WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) _ Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares says some county departments are agonizing over where to make 16 percent cuts in their current budgets.

4 accused Maui marijuana traffickers in court tomorrow (Honolulu Advertiser) Bail hearings are scheduled tomorrow for four of seven men charged last week on Maui with operating a drug-trafficking organization that allegedly exploited Hawai'i medical marijuana laws.