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Maui Gold Pineapple asks people to buy pineapple to help those impacted by devastating Maui wildfires
All funds received from pineapple sales will be used to keep Maui Gold employees working to carry out Pineapple Pledge initiatives, with a portion of sales also going to other local relief organizations.
iHeartMedia Honolulu #KokuaforMaui fundraiser underway
The fundraiser is in support of the American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region’s relief efforts on Maui amid the devastating and deadly wildfires.
Four teen girls previously reported as runaways located
All four were found in good health in separate locations around the Big Island.
Police seek Big Island man wanted for questioning in criminal investigation
Duane “Segundo” Santiago of Pāhala is described as 5-foot-11, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Pāhala area.
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.
Maui wildfire update: 55 fatalities confirmed amid active Lāhainā fire
Thirty-six fatalities were confirmed as Aug. 9 as the result of the deadly and devastating wildfires on Maui. Another 17 were confirmed earlier Aug. 10, with two more added that night.
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.
Mercy Chefs Responding in Maui to provide meals for communities, volunteers and first responders
Mercy Chefs is partnering with Citizen Church Maui located in Lāhainā to offer meals and resources to those impacted, including community members, first responders and volunteers.
