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Vendor disqualification delays Hawaii emergency management report of deadly wildfire
HONOLULU — The lone vendor selected to perform an after-action report of the Maui Emergency Management Agency’s response to the fatal Aug. 8 fires that killed 102 people and destroyed the heart of historic Lahaina town is non-compliant with state policies and unable to perform the work. “All...
New movie 'At Her Feet,' shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release
'At Her Feet' will premiere theatrically on August 2 at the Hilo Palace Theater in Hilo, and head to many other locations throughout Hawaii including a Maui Premiere on Sunday, August 11. New movie 'At Her Feet', shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release. 'At Her Feet' will premiere theatrically...
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...
Global tech outage shows need for contingency plans
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The world is still feeling the fallout of a massive technology outage that disrupted travel, banks, hospitals, 911 services, and private companies. It was not a cyberattack but a software update mistake made by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that one in four companies counts on to prevent cyberattacks. The CrowdStrike CEO apologized, saying the company issued an update that caused Windows to crash and become unusable, displaying the so-called “blue screen of death” for users.
Workshop Set For Waimea, Kohala Hawaiian Homestead Lessees, Ag Producers
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - DHHL lessees and the local agricultural community is invited to learn about USDA programs and practices at the free workshop in August. (BIVN) – A free workshop will be held in Waimea next month for Hawaiian Homes lessees and agricultural producers in the Kohala area.
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...
Stronger winds linger in the forecast
HONOLULU (KHON2) – High pressure system far north of the state will continue to drive trade winds to the region for much of the week. A trough south of the high has been hampering some of the stronger trades from reaching the islands, but that trough is expected to weaken and move to the west […]
The Construction Industry of Maui awards 3 Maui High School Students each a $25,000 scholarship
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Construction Industry of Maui or CIM awards the Bob Poulson Scholarship of $75,000 to three Maui High School Seniors. The three outstanding Maui high school students were each awarded a $25,000 scholarship to further their education and pursue a career in the construction industry. The...
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
Lahaina man arrested in Kaanapali murder investigation
KAANAPALI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui police have arrested a man for second-degree murder on Saturday, Maui Police officials said. Police say they were called to Honoapiilani Highway in Kaanapali, where a 53-year-old Lahaina man was found unresponsive with severe injuries to his arm. Officials say he was rushed to the hospital,...
Elly’s Formal Wear Hosts Hawaiʻi’s First Stella York Bridal Trunk Show, July 27-28
Elly’s Formal Wear on Maui hosts an exclusive Stella York Bridal Trunk Show, July 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store located at the Sugar Beach Resort (145 North Kīhei Road) in Kīhei. This special event is designed as a bridal experience for brides-to-be in Maui.
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