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Marine Protected Areas producing more ‘trophy-size’ fish
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are having a positive spillover effect, producing more “trophy-size” fish just outside of the fully protected areas, and the effect is growing stronger over time. That’s according to research led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) published in Science Advances. The research provides the first global assessment of the benefits of MPAs. “Trophy-size” refers to fish that are exceptionally long or heavy and are considered a rare, prized catch.
Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting in Lahaina Civic Center gym, July 24
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, in the Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium. The meeting will include information on shoring up and bracing of damaged structures, information on cesspool inspections, an update on interim housing...
X1 MMA returns at Schofield Barracks
Hawaii mixed martial arts fans will have a chance to see tomorrow’s stars as the X1 promotion will hold an amateur show on July 27. The X1 organization which served as a proving grounds for future champions like Max Holloway, Angela Lee, and Ray Cooper III will hold “Battle at the Barracks 2” on Saturday […]
With 257 acres of dry Mā‘alaea landscape under public control, fire prevention is a key focus
MĀ‘ALAEA — The expansive view from the Lahaina Pali Trail looking down at the 257-acre Pōhākea parcel shows a piece of land with a long list of potential uses and importance. Its dry climate, sloping hillside and location between Central and West Maui have long...
EPA cracks down on Maui County cesspools, issues hefty fine
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Environmental Protection Agency is fining Maui County for having seven large capacity cesspools that violate the Safe Drinking Water Act. Federal law bans large capacity cesspools that serve multiple dwellings or the community, and those that are not properly sealed. The concern is that the untreated...
Hawaii airport gets a new lease on life
HONOLULU — A new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (PHDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, assures the continued operation of the airport. The lease went into effect July 6, 2024, according to officials with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), resolving many of the problems that had put the airfield in danger.
Hawaii stand-out turned women’s volleyball coach heads to Paris Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While you may not see this Hawaii athlete when Team USA plays in Paris, she’ll definitely be there. Kalani High graduate Tamari Miyashiro is an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s volleyball team. She’s in charge of helping players with their serve-receive and floor defense....
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