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US Health and Human Services secretary declares public health emergency for Hawai‘i in response to wildfires
The declaration follows President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration and gives Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services health care providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Kaua’i-based Grove Farm Foundation supports Maui relief efforts with $1M donation
The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Hawai‘i-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Case’s Kaua’i-based Grove Farm.
Extraterrestrial expo: Perseid meteor shower to be at peak performance this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower decorates the night sky every summer. This year, the most activity happens overnight Aug. 12.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site on Big Island reopens following close call with wildfires
The Hoʻokuʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival, which commemorates the 51st anniversary of the establishment of Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, will be conducted this weekend as planned.
Fuel companies helping those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Island Energy Services and Par Hawai‘i are each doing their part to help those in need on Maui and they’re giving customers the chance to do the same.
United Public Workers launches wildfire relief effort to support Maui families
United Public Workers AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO has launched a Wildfire Relief Effort to gather essential supplies for Maui families impacted by wildfires.
Volcano Watch: Searching for tephra from one of Kīlauea’s largest explosive eruptions
It’s important to evaluate what generates such large eruptions of the Big Island volcano because a similar eruption today would be devastating to communities surrounding Kīlauea summit and downwind.
Tropical weather outlook: National Hurricane Center tracking 3 potential storm systems in Eastern Pacific
While there is a chance each of the systems could become a tropical cyclone during the next week, it’s too early to tell if any could impact the Hawaiian Islands.
Airlines continue to assist with evacuation, relief efforts on Maui
Many airlines that serve Maui’s Kahului Airport have added flights, reduced prices and are encouraging customers to help with the relief and evacuation efforts amid the devastating wildfires on Maui.
State reminds public to be vigilant because of uptick in COVID hospital admissions
Increases in COVID hospitalizations on O’ahu and Maui during the past couple of weeks have bumped the state’s hospitalization levels up from low to medium, paralleling rates nationwide.
Big Island police seek missing teen girl
16-year-old Kaila Harris, who was reported as a runaway, was last seen at about 11 p.m. Aug. 8 in Hawaiian Paradise Park area in Puna.
Big Island man faces charges after allegedly stealing vehicle, evading police and ramming into hotel gate
46-year-old Orion Kiesch of Ocean View is charged with eight offenses, including second-degree theft, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and third-degree criminal property damage.
Hawai‘i Island police sending officers to Maui to help in response to devastating wildfires
Hawai‘i Island police will be sending 12 officers to Maui through a Mutual Aid Agreement to assist Maui police and the residents of Maui in the wake of the devastating wildfires.
Gov. Josh Green issues fourth Emergency Proclamation relating to wildfires
The fourth proclamation helps to facilitate response, recovery, and rebuilding for West Maui.
Police seeking runaway Chloe Bishop
Bishop was last seen in the area of Puu Nani Drive in Kamuela, on Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. wearing a black hoodie, black fitness/spandex shorts and unknown footwear.
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.
How to help our neighbors on Maui
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Maui United Way are accepting online monetary donations to help Maui residents affected by fires and has left at least 36 people dead.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 10-16: Donate to Lahaina, Flower Fest, Pāhoa Art Walk, Carlos Santana Tribute, and Football
From a Flower Festival in Honoka’a to a Tribute to Carlos Santana in Hilo, there’s music, food, Walks to End homelessness and more happening on the Big Island this week. But our No. 1 thing to do this week is help the people of Lahaina. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.
North and South Kohala brush fires under control but flare-ups still a threat
No injuries among residents or fire personnel have been reported as of Wednesday morning.
President Biden approves disaster declaration for Hawai’i fires
The federal assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, as well as other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the wildfires.
