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The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says
HONOLULU — One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Friday that the number of missing has dropped to 66, the confirmed death toll remains at 115 and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property.
Housing chief Nani Medeiros’ resignation raises questions about future of Green’s panel
Hawaii’s chief housing officer, Nani Medeiros — who has been disparaged, sued and criticized in her 10 months on the job — plans to resign, citing recent threats to her and her family.
Police investigating social media threat at Waiakea High School
A teenage Hilo High School student was arrested Thursday for making threats against a Waiakea High School student over social media.
Maunakea telescope removal slated for next week
The removal of a Maunakea telescope will begin as soon as next week after lengthy delays.
Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires
KAHULUI, Hawaii — Richie Olsten has been in Maui’s helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he’s developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island’s airport.
Woman attacked by bow-wielding assailant at Hapuna Beach
A woman was reportedly shot with an arrow fired by an unknown attacker at Hapuna Beach Park Wednesday evening, according to a Hawaii Police Department report.
Police seeking missing teen
Police are requesting public assistance in locating a missing teen.
Police investigating social media threat at Waiakea High School
Hawaii County police are investigating a social media threat at Waiakea High School.
Murder suspect changes plea to guilty
A Kailua-Kona man facing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with stabbings in Hilo and Kona in 2022 has changed his plea to guilty.
Council resolution seeks to spur action on high cost of home insurance in Lava Zones 1 and 2
Hawaii County Council members are once again urging the state to take action against a looming insurance crisis that could leave hundreds of Puna residents unable to afford coverage.
Maui landowners sued over Lahaina disaster
The state of Hawaii and major local landowner Kamehameha Schools are two new entities being sued over alleged liability in the deadly Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire.
Lawyers claim cable TV and phone companies are also responsible in Maui fires
HONOLULU — After a visit to a warehouse where Hawaiian Electric Company is housing power poles and electrical equipment that may be key to the investigation of last month’s devastating fires on Maui, lawyers for Lahaina residents and business owners told a court Tuesday that cable TV and telephone companies share responsibility for the disaster because they allegedly overloaded and destabilized some of the poles.
Police seeking missing Puna 13-year-old
Police are requesting public assistance in locating a 13-year-old Puna boy who went missing Tuesday.
Victim of fatal motorcycle crash identified
A motorcyclist killed in a fatal traffic crash in Hilo Saturday has been identified.
Deficiencies abound with Hawaii’s disaster warning sirens
To residents, civil defense leaders and even Gov. Josh Green, the siren warnings have varying purposes or meanings. And the roughly 10 million tourists who visit Hawaii each year generally have even less understanding of siren sounds.
Man gets probation in 2013 shooting death
More than 10 years after being arrested in connection with the shooting death of a homeless man on the Hilo Bayfront, a former Pahoa High School teacher was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years of probation.
Police seeking missing inmate, public assistance requested
Police are seeking public assistance in locating an inmate of Hale Nani Correctional Facility who failed to return to the facility following a furlough.
State unemployment modernization project lags as Maui claims mount
Hawaii’s unemployment crisis is expected to worsen, raising concerns that the state’s unemployment system could become overwhelmed as it was during COVID-19.
Low demand results in more available vacation rentals
There was a larger supply of vacation rentals in July compared with the same month in 2022, but demand and occupancy were down, according to a recent report from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Proposal would prohibit disposal of certain recyclables into landfill
In order to extend the usable life of the West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill, a Hawaii County commission is drafting a bill that would prohibit disposing of recyclable materials at that facility.