A press release by the U.S. military out of Karmah, Iraq, said a Marine died Sunday of wounds suffered when he was attacked by enemy forces.

The release yesterday by Multinational Corps-Iraq said the name of the deceased Marine was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

About 1,000 Marines with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, out of Kane'ohe Bay, are based in and around Karmah, which is near the western city of Fallujah.

Marine Corps Base Hawai'i officials could not be reached to determine whether the fallen Marine was based in Hawai'i.

SEVERAL CHANCES TO RECYCLE TREES

Maui County residents will have several options to recycle their Christmas trees, the county announced.

"Maui Treecycling Day" will take place Jan. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Papa Avenue Soccer Field, the Hannibal Tavares Community Center and the Kihei Recycling Center on Welakahao off Pi'ilani Highway. Christmas trees may also be recycled Jan. 10 at the Kihei Recycling Center.

On Lana'i, trees may be recycled Jan. 8 to 10 at the Old Baseyard, just west of the HI-5¢ redemption center.

Residents may drop off trees at EKO Compost at the Central Maui Landfill, Olowalu Recycling Center, Hana Landfill and the Moloka'i Naiwa Landfill.

For a $10 donation that will benefit youth athletic teams, Maui Fundraisers will arrange curbside pickup Dec. 27 through Jan. 3. Reservations should be made at least one day ahead by calling 250-9771.

Trees should have all tinsel, ornaments, lights, wires and nails removed for recycling. For more information, go to www.maui county.gov/recycle or call the Recycle Maui County hot line at 270-7880. On Lana'i, call 800-272-0125, ext. 7880. On Moloka'i, call 800-272-0117, ext. 7880.

SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER ARRESTED

A 37-year-old man was arrested yesterday in Wahiawa on suspicion of trafficking crystal methamphetamine.

The suspect was wanted on an $11,000 warrant when arrested at 2:30 p.m. at an address on Ohai Street. He was booked for investigation on two counts each of first- and second-degree meth trafficking and second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.

POLICE SEEK STOLEN KOA TROPHY BOWL

Big Island police are asking for the public's help in finding a koa trophy bowl stolen in October from a restaurant on Waikoloa Beach Drive.

Anyone with information may call officer Kristi Crivello at 887-3030.

SAMOA OFFICIAL GETS SUSPICIOUS LETTER

A white powdery substance found in an envelope delivered to American Samoa Gov. Togiola T.A. Tulafonos' office has been sent to Honolulu for testing.

Police say the Government Executive Office Building in Pago Pago was evacuated last Thursday when the letter arrived and was opened by a member of the governor's staff. Tulafonos was not in his office at the time.

The local Homeland Security Department had issued a memo last week warning of similar mailings received by more than 40 U.S. governors' offices. The office of Hawai'i Gov. Linda Lingle received one on Dec. 10. Firefighters determined the substance was cornstarch.