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Tropical storm forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend
HONOLULU (AP) -- A tropical storm is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend, particularly to the Big Island and Maui, as it passes south of the island chain. The
Removal of trees at popular Maui park spurs disagreement between county, community members
KIHEI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- For decades, South Maui resident Keoki Mokiao and several others have took it upon themselves to tend to the popular Cove Beach Park in Kihei. The voluntary responsibility involved caring for a banana patch that sat near a stream drain that Mokiao told me has been providing fruits for community members for even more decades before he became a self-proclaimed caretaker of the area.
Malu i Ka ʻUlu highlights free mental health support for those impacted by Maui wildfires
In an effort to bring awareness to mental health resources available to those affected by the Maui wildfires, Malu i Ka ʻUlu recently launched a series of public service announcements. Dedicated to promoting mental health and self-healing for Maui County residents, Malu i Ka ʻUlu offers peer counseling and mental health resources to support the recovery journey of wildfire survivors. The PSAs highlight the unwavering commitment of Malu i Ka ʻUlu’s locally-based counselors and the significance of the ʻulu (breadfruit) tree as a symbol of strength and renewal as the community heals and grows.
Facing Potential $1 Billion Payday, Wildfire Lawyers Advertise For More Clients
Lawyers for Maui fire victims are pressing to sign up additional clients as a tentative $4.04 billion settlement moves closer to becoming final. Maui Circuit Court Judge Peter Cahill on Monday entered a written order limiting the ability of insurers to file separate lawsuits against the various defendants accused of starting the fires or allowing them to spread. The defendants include the state of Hawaii, Maui County, Hawaiian Electric Industries and Kamehameha Schools.
County sewage service to be available for first time to Fleming Road lots in Lahaina
For the first time, 29 lots on Fleming Road in Lahaina will have the opportunity to access Maui County sewer service, but there are some requirements for property owners, according to an announcement. Property owners will need to properly abandon their septic system or cesspool to the satisfaction of the...
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