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Gov. Josh Green issues fourth Emergency Proclamation relating to wildfires

The fourth proclamation helps to facilitate response, recovery, and rebuilding for West Maui.

Kaua‘i helps Maui in wake of wildfires

The Pacific Missile Range Facility has established collection points for donations to help those impacted by the devastation.

Agriculture department to establish emergency loan program for farmers, ranchers impacted by wildfires

The Emergency Proclamation by Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke on Aug. 8 allows the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture to activate an emergency loan program.

Leeward portions of Kauaʻi no longer under red flag warning; wind advisory also canceled

The warning was canceled because trade winds are decreasing and humidity levels are recovering.

Maui fire update: 3 large blazes continue; 6 fatalities confirmed as evacuations continue

A federal team is on the ground in Lāhainā to assist with search and rescue efforts amid the devastating active wildfire in the Maui community.

Woman rescued from Uluwehi Falls Tuesday

Shortly before 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, first responders were notified of a 22-year-old female visitor from France who reportedly had difficulty breathing near Uluwehi Falls.

Six dead, six hospitalized by Maui wildfires; Honolulu’s Hawai‘i Convention Center converting to shelter

“Right now the priority is we’re saving lives, preventing human suffering and mitigating great property loss,” said Major General Kenneth S. Hara of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Defense.

Maui firefighters continue to battle blazes in Lahaina along Front Street; homes and businesses destroyed

The Lahaina area remains closed to the public as there are multiple fires still burning in the area.

Upcoming court hearings search function now available on eCourt Kokua

This new feature provides this information on all case types, except those that are confidential, such as Family Court cases involving minors.

Mālama Kaua‘i hiring for positions in Moloa‘a, Līhu‘e

Mālama Kaua‘i is seeking a passionate and culturally-grounded individual to support a two-year project to ensure that kalo continues to reclaim its rightful place in Kaua‘i’s daily island food culture.

Chief Housing Officer to address top questions surrounding Emergency Proclamation on Housing

The virtual question-and-answer session will begin at 2:30 p.m., and will be livestreamed on the Office of the Governor Facebook page and the Office of the Governor Instagram feed.

Inaugural Honeycreepers Celebration Day in Hawaiʻi to raise awareness for endangered species

The Hawai‘i State Legislature passed a resolution recognizing Aug. 8, 2023 as the inaugural Honeycreepers Celebration Day that was inspired by the American Bird Conservancy, local artists, conservationists, students and teachers.

Update: Department of Health cancels Po‘ipū bacteria count warning

This beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level, and there is no known source of fecal contamination.

August is ‘Drive Aloha Month’ to encourage safe and responsible driving

Honolulu City and County Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed a proclamation marking August as Drive Aloha Month to promote road safety and foster a driving culture with the aloha spirit on the island. Other neighbor island counties have signed similar proclamations for the month.

Department of Health launches “BE FAST for Stroke” campaign

Stroke is the number one cause of chronic disability and the third leading cause of death in Hawai’i. Stroke was responsible for 943 deaths statewide in 2021 and has been rising annually since 2016 when 675 lives were lost to this serious medical condition.

Hawaiian Airlines endows scholarship for IT students at University of Hawai‘i

The Hawaiian Airlines Information Technology Endowed Scholarship is the first University of Hawai‘i scholarship established by the Honolulu-based airline.

Hōkūle‘a arrives in Vancouver, British Columbia, completing Leg 5 of Moananuiākea Voyage

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is hosting Hōkūleʻa for three days where the crew is conducting public canoe tours while docked. On Aug. 8, a new crew will take over for Leg 6 of the Voyage, and the canoe will move to Vancouver’s Granville Public Marina and dock there until Aug. 12.

Category 4 Hurricane Dora will bring high winds to Kauaʻi; Red Flag Warning issued

While Category 4 Hurricane Dora will pass well south of the Hawaiian Islands in the next couple of days, the storm will bring high winds of 30 to 45 mph, with gusts over 65 mph.

UH researchers find Hawaiʻi’s submarine volcano Kamaʻehuakanaloa has erupted at least 5 times in past 150 years

Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for the first time have been able to estimate the ages of the most recent eruptions — as well as eight older eruptions going back about 2,000 years — of the submarine Hawaiian volcano formerly known as the Lōʻihi Seamount off the south coast of the Big Island.

Honor Flight from Hawaiʻi pays tribute to 25 local veterans

As part of the Honor Flight Network’s Lone Eagle program, a group of 25 Veterans from Hawai‘i will travel to Washington, D.C.
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