Month: August 2023

Was Maui’s Emergency Operations Chief In Over His Head? 7 Herman Andaya lacked formal experience in emergency response but beat out 40 other applicants for the job and says he was prepared.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/was-mauis-emergency-operations-chief-in-over-his-head/

Request was made to divert water to fight Maui fire

August 16, 2023 0

A delay in state permission to use West Maui stream water may have led to hampering firefighters in their battle...

3 closed Maui schools deemed in ‘good condition,’ await safety testing

August 16, 2023 0

Structures at three closed Lahaina-area schools visited today by state officials were found to be in “good condition,” and safety...

Big Island pilots respond to Maui crisis

August 16, 2023 0

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Maui police chief pleads for patience, recalls pain of victim IDs after deadly Vegas mass shooting

August 16, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/16/hawaii-news/maui-police-chief-pleads-for-patience-recalls-pain-of-victim-ids-after-deadly-vegas-mass-shooting/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Council asks state to intervene in insurance crisis

August 16, 2023 0

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3 Named storms now in Pacific….Hawaii should get little impact from them

August 16, 2023 0

Greg, Fernanda, and now Hillary. All 3 in the Pacific. We may get some rain from Fernanda Monday.

No danger anticipated from approaching storms

August 16, 2023 0

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MAUI RECOVERY ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE AIMS TO AID IN STORAGE AND SHIPMENT FACILITATION OF PHYSICAL GOODS

August 15, 2023 0

MAUI RECOVERY ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE AIMS TO AID IN STORAGE AND SHIPMENT FACILITATION OF PHYSICAL GOODS The Hawaiʻi County...

Hurricane Fernanda coming towards Hawaii…Could be a large rain event

August 15, 2023 0

500 AM HST Tue Aug 15 2023 Recent satellite imagery shows that Fernanda has not changed much in appearance and...

Tropical Storm Greg Moves closer, but far south of Hawai’i

August 15, 2023 0

500 AM HST Tue Aug 15 2023 Deep convection has increased over the center of the system during the past...

Missouri Teen Pays Off Lunch Debt At Former School

August 15, 2023 0

Missouri Teen Pays Off Lunch Debt At Former School 14-year-old DeJuan Strickland has made headlines by launching a successful GoFundMe...

The Maui Agency That Could Answer Pressing Wildfire Evacuation Questions Has Been MIA 4 MEMA hasn’t participated in media updates, and officials haven’t offered specifics on what happened leading up to the deadly blaze.

August 15, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/the-maui-agency-that-could-answer-pressing-wildfire-evacuation-questions-has-been-mia/

We’re Looking Into Your Questions About The Maui Fires 0 Civil Beat wants to hear from you as we build a knowledge base for the community.

August 15, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/were-looking-into-your-questions-about-the-maui-fires/

A State Official Refused To Release Water For West Maui Fires Until It Was Too Late 17 The fight over water is nothing new on Maui. But the impact on the county’s ability to battle fires is coming clear.

August 15, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/a-state-official-refused-to-release-water-for-west-maui-fires-until-it-was-too-late/

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Month: August 2023

Was Maui’s Emergency Operations Chief In Over His Head? 7 Herman Andaya lacked formal experience in emergency response but beat out 40 other applicants for the job and says he was prepared.

Request was made to divert water to fight Maui fire

3 closed Maui schools deemed in ‘good condition,’ await safety testing

Big Island pilots respond to Maui crisis

Maui police chief pleads for patience, recalls pain of victim IDs after deadly Vegas mass shooting

Council asks state to intervene in insurance crisis

3 Named storms now in Pacific….Hawaii should get little impact from them

No danger anticipated from approaching storms

MAUI RECOVERY ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE AIMS TO AID IN STORAGE AND SHIPMENT FACILITATION OF PHYSICAL GOODS

Hurricane Fernanda coming towards Hawaii…Could be a large rain event

Tropical Storm Greg Moves closer, but far south of Hawai’i

Missouri Teen Pays Off Lunch Debt At Former School

The Maui Agency That Could Answer Pressing Wildfire Evacuation Questions Has Been MIA 4 MEMA hasn’t participated in media updates, and officials haven’t offered specifics on what happened leading up to the deadly blaze.

We’re Looking Into Your Questions About The Maui Fires 0 Civil Beat wants to hear from you as we build a knowledge base for the community.

A State Official Refused To Release Water For West Maui Fires Until It Was Too Late 17 The fight over water is nothing new on Maui. But the impact on the county’s ability to battle fires is coming clear.

HECO CEO: ‘There are choices that need to be made’

Families of first 3 victims identified in Maui fire to be notified today

As Maui rescue continues, families and faith leaders cling to hope but tackle reality of loss

New craft fair set to debut in Hilo

Ocean View students stranded after being denied bus service

This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why

BIIF baseball and softball: Regular season wrapping up across isle

Work to replace lava tube bridge begins Thursday

BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System

PEAK MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IS UNDERWAY – GIVE SEALS SPACE

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kailua-Kona

Police Charge Visitor with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Sea

Chief Mahuna Talk Story Session April 21 in Kapa‘au

He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He ‘Just Fell’

Harassment At Center Of Lawsuit Against Top Hawaiʻi Land Official Former state Land Administrator Russell Tsuji claims he was accused of being a political mole and was assigned an impossible task in an effort to get rid of him.

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