News
Bidens traveling to Maui on Aug. 21 to meet first responders, survivors, officials of wildfires
In Maui, the Bidens will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort.
Hilo swimming pool gets new springboard
The new 1-meter springboard and stand were installed in the northwest corner of the Olympic-sized swimming pool at Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.
Prince Dance Institute enrollment open; fall 2023 semester starts soon
Spots are limited, and they’re filling up fast. Enroll now to ensure a spot for you or your child. Give it a try with no cost or commitment; the first class is free.
Chat with Hawai‘i Island police at Coffee with a Cop event today
The event will take place at Kona Heaven Coffee Co., Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5805 Ali‘i Dr., in Kailua-Kona, from 8-10 a.m.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
20 motorists arrested for DUI on Big Island roadways during week of Aug. 7-13
So far this year, there have been 600 DUI arrests compared with 628 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.5%.
Maui County identifies 2 victims from Lāhainā wildfire; 1 was a resident at community’s senior housing facility
“Our hearts go out to the families, friends and community affected by this devastating event,” according to a county officials.
Death toll rises to 106 following ferocious wildfire in Lāhainā
As of this afternoon, 27% of the impacted area has been surveyed and completed.
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Wildfires delay start of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College fall semester
Resources and special funding are available for UH-Maui College students from the hard hit areas of West Maui and Kula.
Nestlé issues voluntary recall for Toll House Cookie Dough over possible wood fragments found in product
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch has issued a notice regarding the voluntary recall of 16.5 oz. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar “break and bake” products distributed in the state.
Hawaiʻi County officials urge awareness, preparedness in wake of wildfires
Fire safety is a collective responsibility, and everyone on the Big Island and beyond has a kuleana (responsibility) to take proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks in their residences and neighborhoods.
Fires at a Hilo restaurant and Kona residence deemed total losses by Hawai‘i Fire officials
The restaurant fire occurred in the early morning on Sunday. The residential structure fire was reported in the evening.
Big Island’s Maui Recovery Assistance Task Force helping coordinate storage, shipment of donated goods
This initiative addresses concerns raised by various groups and individuals who have organized resource drives in recent days and encountered shipping backlogs, leading to storage challenges.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union offers emergency assistance, launches Maui wildfire relief fundraiser
The Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers loan deferrals, low-rate personal loans and fee waivers for those impacted by Mauiʻs wildfires.
Weather update: Tropical Storm Greg now 790 miles southeast of Hilo; Hurricane Fernanda weakening in open waters
Tropical Storm Greg is moving steadily west near 14 mph and is now about 790 miles southeast of Hilo. Greg, with a maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, is expected to make a gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected today. Some strengthening is expected through the next day, followed by weakening Thursday and Friday, […]
Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts
The event is raising disaster relief funds urgently needed to support and sustain victims of the wildfires that have affected communities around Maui and devastated the historic town of Lāhainā.
Maui wildfires update: Death toll remains at 99; about 32% of area searched so far
Four of the victims have been officially identified. The names will be released after their families are notified.
Families begin to identify relatives who died in Lahaina fire; hundreds more ‘unaccounted for’
The names of people who died in the Lahaina fire are now beginning to become public by their family members.
U.S. Department of Agriculture grants $533,000 to Hawaiʻi for specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for eight projects that support ornamental cut flowers and eucalyptus, and the propagation of papaya crops.
