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Maui Ola benefit concert brings musicians from throughout Hawaiʻi together to support the Valley Isle

“Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui” is a live broadcast telethon that will rally aid from around the world, using music to deliver the call for support.

Interim water deputy named by Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources

Dean Uyeno, a 25-year-long staffer with the Commission on Water Resource Management, has been assigned on a temporary basis as the interim Water Deputy with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Lane Closure on Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge for repair project

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation alerts Kauaʻi motorists about a left lane closure in the northbound direction on the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge from Aug. 21 to 23.

Searching for ‘Uncle Shadow’: California woman desperately looking for father who is among hundreds still missing on Maui

Since the Lahaina fire destroyed much of the Maui town on Aug. 8, Kimberly Buen of California been trying to find her father Maurice Buen, who is among the hundreds of people still “unaccounted for.”

Reminder: Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert livestream today until 3:30 p.m.

Amid the crisis after devastating wildfires swept across West Maui on Aug. 8, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists, including Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano winners, and hula hālau to gather to help those impacted.

In hopeful, heartfelt online address, Hawaiʻi governor vows ‘Lāhainā will rise again’

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green expressed his resolve that the state will not abandon the survivors; he will get to the bottom of Maui’s criticized emergency response ; and that he will do everything he can to help Lāhainā rebuild.

Registration now open for 33rd Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference

Registration is now open for the event geared toward farmers, educators, orchard managers and proponents of sustainable agriculture.

Hawaiian Eye Center offers 10 tips to protect your keiki’s eyes and sight

With an increase in computer and screen usage, as well as new germs in classrooms, there can be serious consequences on children’s eyes and vision.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Aug. 19-25

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Maui wildfires update: Fires not spreading forward, despite rumors; death toll at 114

The Maui Fire Department reported the night of Aug. 18 that fire activity has been limited to isolated hot spots within the existing footprint.

Hawaiʻi Health Systems, Kaiser agree on new 4-year contract

During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.

Volcano Watch: The most unusual Kīlauea eruption … maybe 1823?

Seeing that this eruption produced relatively thin and fast-moving pāhoehoe flows, we know the lava had a low viscosity. Essentially, it spread across the pre-existing ground surface like a coat of spilled paint rather than sticky tar. But why was the viscosity so low?

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.

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.
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