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Lane, road closures in place on Pu‘uwai Road in Kalaheo for water system upgrades
Excavation and waterline work is being conducted at the intersection of Pu‘uwai Road and Kikala Road and at the intersection of Pu‘uwai Road and Po‘ohiwi Road, resulting in several traffic changes.
Lane closures scheduled next week in Kapa‘a for continued roundabout work
Portions of Kawaihau, Hau‘a‘ala and Mailihuna roads in Kapa‘a will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 21-25 for permanent roadway striping.
Health reasons cited as Maui Emergency Management Agency administrator’s reason for resigning
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said, given the gravity of the ongoing wildfire crisis, he would not waste time finding someone to replace administrator Herman Andaya.
Maui wildfires update: Police name one more victim; death toll remains at 111 as search continues
The Maui Police Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that 71-year-old Donna Gomes of Lahaina is the latest victim of the deadly wildfires to be named.
Aloha Petroleum, parent companies donate $100K to support Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts
The Hawai’i gasoline marketer and convenience store operator also launched an in-store fundraising initiative at its Aloha Island Mart locations on Kaua‘i, the Big Island, O‘ahu and Maui
Update: Kaua‘i police identify man killed in Kīlauea crash
The crash happened Aug. 14 at the junction of Kūhiō Highway and North Waiakalua Road.
Trash chute at Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station closed until further notice
Updates are available for the Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station services.
New finance director, deputy director for County of Kauaʻi sworn in
Mayor Kawakami has appointed Michelle L. Lizama as the County of Kaua‘i’s director of finance and Chelsie A. Sakai as the deputy director of finance.
Made in Hawai‘i Festival to donate of proceeds to Maui wildfire relief effort
The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.
Koloa Rum Co. to host benefit for those impacted by Maui wildfires
Kaua‘i’s own Spirit of Aloha is adding its name to the list of companies, organizations, agencies and individuals from around the globe showing an outpouring of support for wildfire relief and recovery efforts on Maui.
Maui wildfires death toll climbs to 111; three more victims identified
There have been a total of five victims of the deadly wildfires identified since Tuesday.
No impacts expected from Tropical Storm Greg or Tropical Storm Fernanda
The two storms continue to churn in the Central and Eastern Pacific basins.
Hawai‘i’s Finest hopes to raise $300K for Maui wildfire relief during benefit concert
The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai already raised $250,000 for wildfire relief efforts on Maui through its Kōkua Maui T-shirt fundraiser.
Road closure planned today on Peleke Street in Līhuʻe for waterline repair
A water service shutdown is not anticipated at this time; however, customers are advised to prepare for a temporary outage during emergencies by storing water to meet their needs until water service can be safely restored.
President Biden traveling to Maui next week
While on Maui, the Bidens will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort.
2 Lāhainā wildfire victims identified; death toll climbs to 106
“Our hearts go out to the families, friends and community affected by this devastating event,” according to a county officials.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
2023 Made in Hawai‘i Festival to include Kaua‘i Made vendors
The Kaua‘i Made program, launched in 2006, aims to provide Kaua‘i-made products with more visibility and encourage production of value-added agricultural products.
Ferocious wildfire in Lāhainā leaves 106 dead
As of this afternoon, 27% of the impacted area has been surveyed and completed.
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
