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After raising over $1 million for Maui relief, Maui Ola will return with a series of benefit concerts- donating all proceeds to those impacted by Mauiʻs devastating wildfires.

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

The closure is necessary for waterline installation work.

While 100% of the land search has been completed, the FBI continues to search nearshore waters for personal effects and potential remains.

No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened or damaged in the Kaua‘i blaze.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement for the all islands for low-lying coastal areas until Thursday.

Whenever a grand jury is impaneled, an independent counsel is appointed to advise the jury’s members regarding matters it will consider.

Darryl Oliveira, the former Big Island civil defense administrator and longtime firefighter, will take over day-to-day operations of the Valley Isle’s emergency management agency, including response to the Maui wildfire disaster, as of Aug. 28.

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

In addition, Kaua’i Humane Society is hosting a “Name Your Adoption Price” event through Aug. 27. All animals adopted this weekend will cost as much as the adopting family would like to pay.

The Aug. 31 meeting will be an open-house format and include stations providing information about the vertical expansion, Kaua‘i’s landfill history, current landfill operations and community benefits and waste diversion.

The closure will begin Aug. 28 and runs till Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A 60-year-old tourist went missing in Kōke‘e and was found a day later near the Alakai Swamp trail.

Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i and The Food Basket on the Big Island also are lending their support this Food Drive Day to those impacted by the wildfires.

“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.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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