“Maui family of 5 now homeless due to ripple effect of fire disaster.”
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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
A Maui family of five is facing homelessness as a ripple effect of last year’s fire disaster.
Robert Dumaran was charged with a July incident in which an improvised explosive device was found near Kahului Elementary School.
While workers push for better wages and working conditions, guests complain about a lack of services and neighbors complain about the noise.
First responders and survivors of the Lahaina fire are still digesting the powerful “Origin and Cause” report released Wednesday. While the fire department was largely exonerated, the big question is whether Maui electric workers could have prevented the fire in the hour before it began.
First Alert Forecast: Light winds on way with possible heavy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend
51-year-old Rear Admiral Ryan Mahelona, a native of Kāneʻohe and reserve deputy commander for the U.S. Navy’s 10th Fleet in Maryland went back to middle school Thursday at Kamehameha Kapālama.
Kapiolani Medical Center nurses overwhelmingly agreed to accept a new contract.
The march comes amid a time of heartbreaking cases of domestic violence in Hawaii.
While many know the Warriors stars on the court, one of their most important team members prefers to be in the background.
Approximately 10 acres of dry bush were scorched.
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DOT said the homes will be transported from Kahului to Lahaina starting on Friday night.
This is phase four of the Maui Emergency Management Agency zone reopening plan.
A judge has sentenced a man to 10 years and one month in prison for his role as an enforcer for Hawaii crime boss Mike Miske.
Film lovers, it’s that time of year. The Hawaii International Film Festival is back.
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It took crews nearly seven hours to fully extinguish the blaze.
The vehicle slammed into a utility pole, downing it onto the roadway and blocking traffic.
The truck involved is believed to be an older model white pickup truck.
The nurses are set to return to their jobs on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Clippers continued practice at UH Manoa Wednesday morning.
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The long-awaited report on the cause and origin of the Lahaina wildfire states the landowner where the fire began, Kamehameha Schools, was previously issued a notice of violation for not maintaining a firebreak.
The long-awaited report on the cause of the devastating Lahaina fire was released Wednesday, solidly blaming Hawaiian Electric for what happened.
Maui wildfire disaster started from single blaze caused by broken power lines, investigation reveals
Key findings of the investigation were revealed in a news conference on Wednesday.
Lahaina residents expressed frustration that many recommendations made after the 2018 fire went ignored and could have prevented the 2023 fire.
As development expands in Kapolei, there are concerns the second city’s homeless population is running out of places to stay.
Enjoy the lovely trade winds. Moderate to breezy trade winds will persist through the week as broad high pressure remains north of the state.
Honolulu paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians are answering more calls than ever this year, with nearly 90,000 responses already logged through September.
Angeles Florentino Caceres is described by her family as “an angel in every sense.”
Kenji Price, the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii, has a new job in Honolulu.
Officials said service has been restored for 88% of impacted students.
He faces four counts of attempted murder.
For decades, the park and the surrounding community were overrun by visitors and vehicles until April 2018.
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Julian Heilig is one of two finalists in the running to become the next University of Hawaii President.
“My gut told me something was up with this thing.”
The agreement comes after several days of contract talks between the two sides, with a federal mediator present.
First Alert Forecast: Light trades will persist through tomorrow, lighter winds with more showers due over the weekend
Get ready for traffic detours and delays in Central Oahu.
Hawaii Island police have identified the 20-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in Hilo on Sunday night.
Data shows the number of emergency calls for people who’ve been attacked has jumped nearly 20 percent in the past year.
Records reveal Raybuck left his loaded Glock inside a KPD bathroom stall.
The fight for water continues in West Maui.
After Alaska Airlines $1.9 billion dollar deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines officially completedly just two weeks ago, there’s now new marketing as “two beloved brands.”
Honolulu police are reporting an alarming surge in the number of ghost guns being used in crimes.
The Hawaii National Guard has a new adjutant general as Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara officially relinquished the title and responsibilities to newly promoted Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.
Hawaii will see a partial eclipse during Sunrise on Wednesday, October 2nd. Learn more about this celestial event and what causes the different types of eclipses.
This marks the island’s 24th traffic fatality of 2024.
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