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Road closures scheduled for Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i on July 25 and July 26
Lane closures and intermittent road closures will occur along portions of Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i from July 25 through 26. All work is weather permitting. The county of Kaua‘i’s contractor, The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions, will perform lane closures from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with intermittent 15- to 30-minute full road closures throughout the work day in the vicinity of Kaumuali‘i Highway.
Report: 17,000 truckloads of ash and debris transported from Lahaina to Temporary Debris Storage Site in Olowalu
The West Maui Temporary Debris Storage (TDS) site environmental monitoring quarterly report for the second 90-day operational period shows the findings from sampling and monitoring comply with county, state and federal environmental regulations, county officials said. The second Quarterly Report was presented to the community July 17 during the County...
Honolulu Sees Strengthening Trade Winds with Sunny Spells and Showers Expected as High-Pressure System Takes Hold
As the trade winds pick up their pace, bringing a shift in weather for Honolulu, a notable high-pressure system brushes against the region, the National Weather Service reports. In the coming days, residents can expect a strength in the winds that typically spoon the islands, nudging a mix of wet and dry spells into the forecast. According to NWS Honolulu, a 1033 mb high positioned approximately 1,300 miles north of the state's heartbeat will be the maestro of this atmospheric performance, with its influence gradually peaking by midweek.
Honolulu Civil Beat seeks a business reporter
Honolulu Civil Beat is looking for an experienced business reporter/writer who will take an innovative approach to exploring the intersection of government and business in Hawaii and the Pacific. We have a $10 billion commuter rail project in the works. We are on the cutting edge of renewable energy. The...
Kaua‘i police warn of counterfeit money circulating on the Garden Island
With 14 reported incidents of counterfeit money circulating on Kaua‘i, authorities are reminding residents and businesses to take preventative measures. Kaua‘i police Assistant Chief Kalani Ke emphasized the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and the community in combating the circulation of fraudulent currency. “We encourage anyone who...
President Biden drops out of 2024 election, Hawaii officials react
HONOLULU (KHON2) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he would no longer be participating in the 2024 president election. Since his announcement, he has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. “I was aware he would likely leave the race in the next couple of days,” said Governor Josh Green. “I respect the […]
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16— Pat Beekman
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Pat Beekman, Republican candidate for State Senate District 16, which covers Aiea, Aiea...
Man in serious condition after being rescued off Makiki Trail in Makiki
MAKIKI, Oahu (Island News) – A 59-year-old man was taken in serious condition after being rescued from the Makiki Trail after falling from a 40-feet ledge on Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. On Sunday morning around 9:33 a.m. the Honolulu Fire Department responded to an injured hiker on the...
Waikiki Beachboy honored with 'Celebration of Life' ceremony
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Spreading aloha for decades in Hawaii, longtime Waikiki Beach Boy Larry "Aki" Akiyama was honored today on Waikiki Beach with a 'Celebration of Life. He had the ability to make and immediate impact. Ali Akiyama, Ali's former wife told Island News, "I had just moved here...
Maui police launch second degree murder investigation following death of Lahaina man
Maui police have identified the victim from Saturday’s murder investigation as Sione Paletua, 53, of Wailuku. The Maui Police Department extended condolences to Paletua’s family and friends. On Monday, July 22, 2024, Seniola Kafoa Jr., 46, of Lahaina was charged with second degree attempted murder. Kafoa remains in...
Trade winds begin to strengthen as warm days continue
HONOLULU (KHON2) – A shallow batch of moisture that moved over the island chain today is clearing this evening, allowing a stable trade wind flow to return. The moisture was not very impressive, leading to a slight boost in windward rainfall from the Big Island to Oahu. However, the increase in shower activity was more […]
Maui man arrested for fatal Kaanapali Highway attack
Kaanapali, Maui (Island News) – The Maui Police Department (MPD) arrested a man in connection to a murder investigation that occurred on Honoapiilani Highway in Kaanapali, Maui on Saturday, July 20, 2024. On Saturday at approximately 11:46 a.m. Lahaina Patrol Officers responded to 2010 Honoapiilani Highway in Kaanapali. Upon...
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