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Hawaiian Electric shares plunge after utility is sued over devastating Maui fires
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Hawaiian Electric Co.’s parent fell more than 18% by market close Friday, one day after the utility was sued by Maui County over the fires that devastated Lahaina earlier this month.
After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re OK
HONOLULU (AP) — Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives came forward to say they’re safe, the FBI said Friday.
Waikoloa Road work to begin Monday
The long awaited rehabilitation project for Waikoloa Road will begin with shoulder work on Monday.
Simmons ushers in new mindset for Kealakehe girls volleyball
KAILUA-KONA — Kealakehe girls volleyball had a season full of ups and downs in 2022.
Hawaii County chosen for Cities Forward program
Hawaii County has been selected as one of 12 U.S. municipalities to participate in the prestigious Cities Forward program.
Weed is just another nasty four letter word
A weed may be defined as any plant growing in the wrong place. Perhaps an even better definition is “a weed is a plant for which we haven’t found value”. Just like there is no such thing as a bad child, only bad behavior, there is no such thing as a bad plant. It is just that we haven’t yet figured out its use. Perhaps a better word to describe what we call weeds would be “pioneer species”, trying to heal the wounds created by man or natural events like lava flows and hurricanes.
Maui fires renew centuries-old tensions over water rights. The streams are sacred to Hawaiians
LAHAINA, Maui — Shortly after the ignition of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, a developer of land around a threatened Maui community urgently asked state officials for permission to divert water from streams to fight the growing inferno.
Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina
HONOLULU — Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions.
Court documents recount violent robbery, kidnapping in Ocean View
Court documents describe how a 21-year-old Captain Cook man allegedly ambushed, terrorized, abducted and robbed an Ocean View shopkeeper last month.
Kona Open Space to hold open house
Kona residents are invited to attend an open house where details of the Kona Open Space Network Plan will be presented and community members will be able to offer input in the planning process.
Kona post office to change location
Despite guesses and conjecture running amok on social media, The United States Post Office has not officially chosen a site for a new retail location for the Kona Post Office, and are seeking community input.
Hawi artist completes Beach Cities hat trick
Hawaii Island artist Chris Barela was looking forward to the unveiling of his third life-size statue in California yesterday.
Lahaina inferno began after firefighters departed a ‘contained’ scene
More than eight hours before a deadly fire swept through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Aug. 8, a small brush fire broke out on the edge of a residential neighborhood located a little more than 1 mile away from the town’s historic waterfront.
‘Going Home’ summit emphasizes ways the community can help transition inmates back into society
The theme of community was echoed by speakers Wednesday at Going Home Hawaii’s Reentry and Restoration Summit at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Lahaina search turns to ‘very treacherous’ multistory buildings
Two weeks after strong winds swept wildfires over Maui and destroyed Lahaina, the search for hundreds of missing people continues today with the focus turning to destroyed or damaged multistory structures in the historic seaside town.
Staffing, maintenance woes continue to limit use of county pools
Frequent and random closures at Hawaii County pools are causing frustration for swimmers across the island.
Hawaii officials urge families of people missing after deadly fires to give DNA samples
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities in Hawaii on Tuesday pleaded with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples, saying the low number provided so far threatens to hinder efforts to identify any remains discovered in the rubble.
Generous gift from CU Hawaii and volunteers helps Holualoa Elementary’s library
The library at Holualoa Elementary School has four new rolling bookcases, thanks to a donation of $1,846.84 from CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union to purchase materials and the volunteers who helped build them.
Main road into HCC-Palamanui named in honor of Rockne Freitas
The main entry road to Hawaii Community College-Palamanui in North Kona is now “Rockne Freitas Way,” named in honor of the late HCC chancellor who played a major role in developing the campus.
Announcements for Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Hawaii Gas Presents Localicious Recipe Contest