Billions in losses projected to hit Hawaii’s economy hard
The statewide economic impact of wildfires on Hawaii island and Maui — where the destruction in Lahaina has become the...
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TRO against release of mosquitoes has yet to impact plans for Big Isle
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/08/14/hawaii-news/tro-against-release-of-mosquitoes-has-yet-to-impact-plans-for-big-isle/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
North Kohala community pool now open
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/14/hawaii-news/north-kohala-community-pool-now-open/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii churches offer prayers for the dead and the missing after devastating Maui wildfires
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/14/hawaii-news/hawaii-churches-offer-prayers-for-the-dead-and-the-missing-after-devastating-maui-wildfires/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Waimea man challenges county’s liability waiver in firearm-carry application
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/14/hawaii-news/waimea-man-challenges-countys-liability-waiver-in-firearm-carry-application/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
MAYOR ROTH PROVIDES INITIAL GUIDANCE FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND RESIDENTS AIDING MAUI RECOVERY EFFORTS Guidance is Informed by Members of the County Task Force and Officials on Maui
MAYOR ROTH PROVIDES INITIAL GUIDANCE FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND RESIDENTS AIDING MAUI RECOVERY EFFORTS Guidance is Informed by Members of the...
Alert: Missing Person: Annie Collier, F-21, 5’8”, 130 lbs., bro hair, bro eyes,last seen 08-12-23 at 11:30 PM Mauna Kea Access Rd.
Alert: Missing Person: Annie Collier, F-21, 5’8”, 130 lbs., bro hair, bro eyes,last seen 08-12-23 at 11:30 PM Mauna Kea...
Local Police And Teen With Metal Detector Save Man’s Beach Proposal
Local Police And Teen With Metal Detector Save Man's Beach Proposal A romantic beach proposal nearly took a heartbreaking turn...
Maui County Knew Of Lahaina’s Fire Risk For Years 0 But the investment required to properly mitigate fire risk across Hawaii has been slow to come.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/maui-county-knew-of-lahainas-fire-risk-for-years/
Many Maui Fire Survivors Are Struggling To Find Aid Even As It Pours In 0 Connectivity improved with the arrival of a pair of Wi-Fi trucks equipped with cell phone charging stations and power was restored for a few thousand people.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/many-maui-fire-survivors-are-struggling-to-find-aid-even-as-it-pours-in/
Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A raging wildfire that swept through a picturesque town on the Hawaiian island of Maui this week has...
Lahaina residents worry a rebuilt Maui town could slip into the hands of affluent outsiders
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Richy Palalay so closely identifies with his Maui hometown that he had a tattoo artist permanently...
Contract for Hapuna Beach waterline being finalized
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/08/13/hawaii-news/contract-for-hapuna-beach-waterline-being-finalized/
Funds for Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp repairs approved, pool reopening also announced
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/08/13/hawaii-news/funds-for-laupahoehoe-boat-ramp-repairs-approved-pool-reopening-also-announced/
Governor’s housing working group meets for first time
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/13/hawaii-news/governors-housing-working-group-meets-for-first-time/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
MAUI-LĀNAʻI FERRY SERVICE RESUMES FOR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
MAUI-LĀNAʻI FERRY SERVICE RESUMES FOR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (MĀʻALAEA SMALL BOAT HARBOR, MAUI) – Today, the Maui-Lānaʻi Passenger Ferry, operated...
HUD Announces Assistance for Hawaii in Wake of Fires
HUD Announces Assistance for Hawaii in Wake of Fires WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...
Caught On Camera: Golden Retriever Protects 4-Year-Old From Bear
Caught On Camera: Golden Retriever Protects 4-Year-Old From Bear A courageous golden retriever successfully chased off a bear that had...
Maui Struggles To Find Housing For Displaced People As Search For Survivors Continues 4 The state plans to use federal funding to rent space in hotels, accessory dwelling units and spare bedrooms.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/maui-struggles-to-find-housing-for-displaced-people-as-search-for-survivors-continues/
Honolulu…City to temporarily suspend short-term vacation rental laws in response to Maui wildfires
City to temporarily suspend short-term vacation rental laws in response to Maui wildfires HONOLULU – In response to the anticipated...
