Many questions but few answers in congressional hearing on Maui’s wildfire and electric provider
Lawmakers probing the cause of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire did not get many answers during Thursday’s congressional hearing on the role the electrical grid played in the disaster.
Paid parking to begin at Coconut Grove
Another lot in Kona will be charging for parking starting October 1, making free parking in Kailua Village scarce.
HI-EMA clarifies that sirens can be used to warn of fire
A review of outdoor warning siren protocols following the Lahaina fire disaster has led the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to reiterate that fire is indeed one of the hazards that can prompt siren activation.
Island Life photo for Thursday, September 28, 2023 – ‘Pretty Poinciana’
Island Life photo for Thursday, September 28, 2023 – ‘Pretty Poinciana’
Another delay for lower Puna: Final EA for project to restore roads, waterlines in limbo: FEMA needs more time to review feedback
The restoration of roads and waterlines in lower Puna is delayed yet again after a federal agency told Hawaii County earlier this week it needs to review comments from the community.
Kona event celebrates the aloha shirt
The second annual Aloha Shirt Festival and Fashion Week Hawaii will be in full swing in Kailua-Kona beginning Friday.
An old car tire, burnt trees and a utility pole may be key in finding how the Maui wildfire spread
Melted remains of an old car tire. Heavily burned trees. A charred stump of an abandoned utility pole.
Sewage in Honokohau Harbor? Hui files suit against county over Clean Water Act standards
A lawsuit was filed Monday in the US District Court by Earthjustice against Hawaii County for violating the Clean Water Act.
Shutdown could sting locally
A University of Hawaii economist said Tuesday a prolonged federal government shutdown could have serious local consequences.
Another legal win for Kona coffee
In another win for Kona Coffee Farmers, a Washington federal judge Thursday approved convenience store chain MNS Ltd.’s (ABC Stores) $12 million settlement over claims that the chain sold products that were falsely advertised as authentic Kona coffee.
Resetnikov leans on recreation, giving back in continuation of new life
Yurik Resetnikov remembers catching a big wave.
Island Life photo for Wednesday, September 27, 2023- ‘Ethereal eruption’
Island Life photo for Wednesday, September 27, 2023- ‘Ethereal eruption’
Announcements for Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Caregiver resource fair this Saturday
HCFCU and Ka‘analike partner to raise over $12K for Maui wildfire victims
In response to the wildfires that swept through Maui on Aug. 8, two organizations on Hawaii Island partnered to answer the call for help. Nalani Freitas, chair of nonprofit organization Ka‘analike, and Nellie Medeiros, corporate development and marketing manager of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU), quickly mobilized their resources and kicked off the “Maui Strong” fundraiser on Aug. 11.
Date uncertain for reopening of Kaumana Cave
After a collapse shut down the Kaumana Caves park on Saturday, Hawaii County Parks and Recreation doesn’t yet know if or when the cave will reopen.
First of thousands of Lahaina residents return to homes destroyed by deadly wildfire
LAHAINA, Maui — The first of thousands of residents who lost their homes in the wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina returned to their devastated properties Monday, with some stopping for a moment of reflection and others searching for mementos among the ruins.
Tackling Puna’s cesspools: EIS outlines options for wastewater treatment services
A final environmental impact statement about the addition of wastewater treatment services for Puna was released Saturday by the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.
Many at Pahala meeting say treatment plant best alternative for cesspool replacement
Ka‘u residents have four choices for how Hawaii County could overhaul Pahala’s wastewater system, but many residents say there is only one that makes sense.
Highway 130 widening up in the air
Plans by the state to widen Highway 130 to improve traffic flow in Puna are once again up in the air, state officials and legislators say.
