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Metal, appliance recycling services closed at some East Hawaiʻi transfer stations

The services are being stopped at the Honokaʻa, Laupāhoehoe, Volcano, Pāhala and Waiʻōhinu stations after Big Island Scrap Metal in Kea‘au, Hawai‘i County’s contracted metal recycling partner, suffered a large industrial fire Wednesday.

Administrator of Maui Emergency Management Agency resigns

Herman Andaya cited health reasons as to why he was leaving the position. Maui mayor says he will act quickly to fill the post as the wildfire crisis continues.