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First Alert Forecast: Slightly wetter conditions expected over the weekend
Hundreds gathered at the Lahaina Civic Center to remember those who were lost in the fire.
Workers are asking for raises that keep up with inflation and Hawaii’s high cost of living, and safe workloads and proper staffing.
Aside from hundreds out in the water, hundreds more watched from shore.
Government spared no expense in housing survivors — clearing debris and restoring basic infrastructure. But those tasks may have been easy compared to the heavy lifting that remains ahead.
The primary election in Hawaii is Saturday and voting by mail and in-person is already in full swing.
First Alert Forecast: Lighter winds with a few more showers moving in soon
MPD blames the delay on bureaucracy, while others believe more could have been done.
Service will be restored for roughly 1,200 student riders at 23 schools.
“This was an unimaginable event that unfortunately became our reality, and we’ve learned much, and our hearts and minds have been with the people of Maui,”
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Kumu Mehanaokala Hind led a solemn ceremony with Honolulu’s Mayor, City Council and first responders to honor Lahaina victims.
A Honolulu company has trained and mentored some of the brightest scientific minds across the country this summer.
As an alternative route, Kaneohe-bound motorists are advised to use the Likelike Highway.
The FBI said several devices have so far been recovered in the Kahului and Pukalani areas.
His bail has been set at $1 million.
FEMA Administrator and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Merrell traveled to Maui this week to commemorate the anniversary.
Gov. Josh Green, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen and other officials met with the families who began moving in last month.
Punahou is the back-to-back ILH Open division Champions and after years of disappointing finishes at the State tournament, the Sons of Oahu are ready to break through in 2024.
A four-day event — Kuhinia Maui — takes place August 8 through 11.
This comes after months of failed negotiations with most of Waikiki’s biggest hotels.
Mayor Richard Bissen said after last year’s fatal firestorm, he has made major changes.
On Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires fueled by hurricane-force winds raged across Maui, killing 102 people and decimating an entire community.
A year after an inferno tore through Lahaina, the lessons learned from the disaster have translated into action statewide.
“We walk by faith, not by fear…Kind of just have faith everything will come back together.”
Upcountry Maui residents have become accustomed to fires in the late summer months.
Without permanent homes, Lahaina fire survivors have been forced to float from shelters to hotels to temporary housing.
Exactly one year ago this week, wind-whipped wildfires tore through Maui, decimating Lahaina and forever changing the landscape of the historic community.
Turn aloha into action and help Maui residents impacted by the wildfires.
The trust owns more than a thousand acres of former sugar land around Lahaina.
Several community events have been scheduled Thursday through Sunday.
However, Japan had issued tsunami alerts.
Police say she requires daily medication.
The effects of suspended school bus service for around 3,000 students have been felt across the island chain.
The crisis came ashore for older high-rise condominiums first, especially those with neglected maintenance or safety issues.
The County is now asking the Hawaii Supreme Court to weigh in.
Officials said evacuees are being directed to the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
HFD says the fire was fully extinguished in an hour.
In this week’s Crime Round-up, CrimeStoppers is seeking information on a number of suspects.
“I think the emotions are kind of high. It’s up, down and all around today.”
Historic Waiola Church was near the center of the Hawaiian Kingdom in Lahaina and it is where Christianity started on the island of Maui.
147 bus routes have been suspended on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island.
Police have identified the suspect as Rastan Brown-Castro.
The agency says Hawaii’s vaccination rate is lower than the national average.
Officials said Rory Sitani is serving time for first-degree criminal property damage and burglary.
The Zipperlane was temporarily shutdown, but is now open to all vehicles until 9:30 a.m.
The public is being urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites by using repellent on exposed skin, especially if outdoors.
There are still many unanswered questions a year after Maui’s wildfires disaster, including what caused it.
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