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MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023
Hawai‘i police investigate apparent drowning of Idaho woman
The incident occurred in South Kohala on Friday.
Maui wildfires update: Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, Kula blaze 60% contained
Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.
Waikōloa man dies after crashing into rock wall at Manukā State Park
Hawai‘i police responded to the crash Sunday at 8:08 p.m. on Highway 11 fronting the entrance of Manukā State Recreational Park.
Tropical Storm Greg update: Storm not expected to impact Hawai‘i Island
Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green provides Maui Wildfire update, death toll rises to 96
Video message from Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Aug. 13, 2023
Tropical Storm Greg not expected to impact Maui or hinder recovery efforts
Tropical Storm Greg will pass well south of the Hawaiian Islands, just like Category 4 Hurricane Dora did, but Greg will not bring conditions conducive for wildfires or hamper Maui recovery efforts.
Spectrum opens out-of-home WiFi access points across Hawaiʻi to aid in wildfire response
Charter Communications has opened more than 8,000 Spectrum Out-of-Home WiFi access points across Hawaiʻi to aid the Maui wildfire response. In addition, Charter is providing free unlimited Spectrum WiFi access at four venues serving as community resource centers: War Memorial Gymnasium, Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, War Memorial Stadium, and Iron Maehara Stadium.
Maui wildfires update: Crews continue to gain control over Lāhainā and Upcountry blazes
Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.
Kaua‘i police investigate fatal crash in Kīlauea over the weekend
The crash, involving a motor vehicle and motorcycle, occurred at the junction of Kūhiō Highway and North Waiakalua Road in Kīlauea.
