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Upcountry council member praises organization in command and evacuation plan for Crater Road fire
Maui Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura, who represents the Upcountry area says the anxiety for residents near the Haleakalā Crater Road fire is heightened due to their prior experience with the destructive wildfires in 2023 that impacted both Lahaina and Kula, Maui. “I’ve been saying that my residents who...
Midsummer Night’s Gleam Returns to Foster Botanical Garden After Five-Year Hiatus
On Saturday, July 20, from 3 p.m. to 9.m., the Foster Botanical Garden will once again light up Downtown Honolulu with the return of the long-awaited Midsummer Night’s Gleam. The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Honolulu Botanical Gardens (HBG) staff announced the event’s return, promising an evening with family-friendly activities, performances, food, and thousands of colored light displays.
Fire Safety Tips for Charging E-Bikes from Honolulu Fire Department
Today, Carl Ostuka, Fire Inspector at the Honolulu Fire Department, joined Living808 to discuss fire safety tips related to charging e-bikes and other devices with lithium-ion batteries, as the department responded to around five e-bike-related fires in the past year. Ostuka emphasized that lithium-ion batteries, used in various everyday items...
Tiff’s takeaways for Rainbow Wahine Volleyball 2024
ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball schedule release (and other offseason pertinent news). 1. Texas Two-Step. For the third time in the past four seasons, Hawai`i heads to Texas during the non-conference. 2022 (Texas A&M tournament),...
Two teams from Hawaii in MaxPreps preseason Top 100
Two high school football teams from Hawaii were featured in the MaxPreps preseason Top 100 released Monday. Three-time defending state champion Kahuku checked in at No. 30, while 2023 OIA champion and HHSAA runner-up Mililani is ranked 84th. All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station. Despite its...
Long-Term Recovery Plan For Lahaina Expected By December
Maui County’s new planning director, Kate Blystone, wants people to “think big” when it comes to rebuilding Lahaina. At the last of five community workshops to brainstorm how to rebuild the town that was largely destroyed by the Aug. 8 fire, some people wanted the footprint of the once-thriving business district to remain the same, but with three-story parking garages at each end. Others wanted the area that includes a part of Front Street to become a park or cultural corridor, honoring the place King Kamehameha made the Hawaiian Kingdom’s capital in 1802.
Ask A Specialist: Tendon-related problems
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Carpenters or gardeners may suffer from tendon-related injuries that might require medical treatment. Tendons control the movement of the hand, wrists and fingers. Orthopedic hand surgeon Dr. Andrew Chen of Queens Medical Center, West O’ahu identified the common hand and wrist tendon-related problems. According to...
Maui businesses share stories of resilience after Lahaina wildfire disaster
With the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires drawing near, business owners are pausing to reflect on their resilience and ability to withstand adversity, including losses of life, property and livelihood. According to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Lahaina was home to nearly 1,000...
Tuesday Morning Weather - Breezes calm down, mostly dry and stable conditions
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Broad high pressure north of the state will weaken, resulting in the breezy trade winds to ease to moderate strength Wednesday through Friday. Stable and somewhat dry conditions will prevail through at least Friday, with light showers favoring windward slopes. High Surf Advisory until 6 PM...
The Big Island Makes Big Moves On Sustainability, Climate, Equity And Resilience
Hawaii has been a leader on many environmental and climate change issues, most notably in being the first state in the country to adopt a 100% renewables target for electricity (2015’s House Bill 623). We are making great progress on green energy and transportation, but it’s still not fast...
UH to conduct $3.8 million study of Lahaina wildfires
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A five-year, $3.8 million study by a team of UH Manoa’s researchers will look at the government’s response and its impact to the residents affected by the Lahaina wildfires that occurred in August 2023. The August wildfires killed 102 people and impacted about 14,000 residents — making it one of the deadliest […]
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