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Still nothing done to mitigate fire risk at cluttered, overgrown property in Kihei
A South Maui resident continues to sound the alarm on an overgrown and cluttered vacant property in South Maui that he says poses a serious fire risk. The resident first brought attention to the property in early June and still nothing has been done to mitigate the risk.
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...
Lahaina Restoration Foundation president to speak on post-wildfire recovery efforts
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host Lahaina Restoration Foundation President David Allaire on Aug. 6 for a talk on post-wildfire recovery efforts. The free 5:30 p.m. talk at the Aston Paki Maui Resort’s Ali`i meeting room will happen two days before the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfire disaster that destroyed most of Lahaina town and reduced many of its historic buildings to ash or ruins. The resort is located at 3615 Lower Honoapi`ilani Road in Honokowai.
‘Huge accomplishment’: UH represented in U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials for first time in 16 years
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Discus thrower Hallee Mohr represented UH in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials a few weeks ago — an accomplishment she describes as putting a bow on her last four years in Hawaii. The list of Mohr’s accomplishments this season goes the distance. She...
Brush fire near Kapaa Bypass Road now contained, KFD officials say
KAPAA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Kauai firefighters have contained a brush fire that flared up near Kapaa Bypass Road, officials said. The County of Kauai issued an alert at 12:45 p.m. saying a fire had broken out off Kapaa Bypass Road, near the roundabout. Kauai Police temporarily closed Kapaa Bypass...
City taps Kurt Lager to temporarily lead Department of Ocean Safety
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has assigned Kurt Lager to be the temporary director for the city’s Department of Ocean Safety. Lager has served as the department’s acting director for months and has over 19 years of experience in ocean safety. The city recently separated the Ocean Safety Department...
AIA National President and CEO urge mayor to appoint chief architect in first Maui visit
This June, the local Maui and Honolulu chapters of AIA (American Institute of Architects), including AIA Maui President and Principal Architect at Hawaiʻi Off Grid David Sellers, welcomed AIA National President Kimberly Dowdell and AIA National CEO Laksiha Ann Woods to Hawaiʻi. The visit to the AIA Hawaiʻi chapters was its first in over 20 years.
New dinner pairings debut at Waikiki’s Moana Surfrider
"The Pairing Dinners at the Beach Club at Moana are designed to offer guests a truly immersive culinary experience. Our team draws inspiration from Hawaii's rich culinary traditions and the bounty of fresh, local ingredients available to us."
Mirage hotel in Vegas to close
A 100-year-old woman is celebrating after finally getting her high school diploma. Ethel Nishimoto's diploma comes from Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was denied a graduation ceremony in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941. Sunday was Ethel's 100th birthday. To celebrate the milestone, Ethel's family and Farrington High officials surprised her with the diploma. They even had a cap and gown for Ethel to wear as she accepted the diploma--82 years later.
Owners of Lahaina commercial properties still wait for county guidance
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -Nearly a year after Front Street and most of Lahaina were destroyed, businesses and landowners are still hoping to bring back the historic commercial district. But without direction from the county, Front Street’s fate remains in limbo. The shoreline buildings, some on the protective sea wall, were...
JABSOM program gives students a hands-on look at careers in medicine
High school students from across the islands recently spent a week in Honolulu for a hands-on look at a career in medicine. Hundreds of students have participated in the John A. Burns School of Medicine’s summer program since it began 10 years ago, and many have gone on to pursue a medical education.
Honolulu City Council votes to create task force on illegal game rooms
The Honolulu City Council is forming a task force to reduce illegal game rooms on Oʻahu. The council passed a measure last week to establish the seven-member task force. Its mission will be to improve enforcement and legal methods to take down the operations, which are often associated with crime.
Condos’ High-Rising Insurance Premiums a Top issue in Some Legislative Races
(AP) – Rising insurance premiums for condo owners have become a top issue for House and Senate candidates in urban Honolulu races. House candidate Jillian Anderson said she made it her top issue after getting letter from her condo association announcing a 300% increase in insurance premiums. She says critical issues facing condo owners, especially spiking insurance costs, top her agenda. Her opponent is incumbent Rep. Adrian Tam, who also says his No. 1 issue is the unstable condo insurance market. Tam co-sponsored a bill designed to stabilize condo insurance costs this past session, but it stalled in conference committee. Candidates in other districts are also campaigning on the issue, saying discussions about housing affordability often center on insurance.
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