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Maui County releases Lahaina’s long-term recovery plan
Dec 26, 2024 · Maui County has unveiled its finalized Long-Term Recovery Plan for Lahaina, marking a significant milestone since the devastating wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023. The wind-driven fires ravaged Lahaina ...
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6 days ago · Hawaii workers will begin 2025 with a little extra take-home pay starting this month when their state tax withholdings begin shrinking.
Chief: Fireworks crackdown could provide some relief
5 days ago · The Big Island’s police chief hopes that the seizure of at least 75 tons of fireworks in Honolulu by the Illegal Fireworks Task Force over the past year will make for a somewhat quieter New Year ...
Aloha, 2024! A recap of the top 10 Big Island news stories oF the …
5 days ago · With 2025 nearly here, it’s time to review an eventful 2024. Here are Hawaii Island’s the top 10 local stories of the year, as selected by the editorial staff of the Tribune-Herald.
Agency sees uptick in marine debris - West Hawaii Today
Dec 10, 2024 · Oceanborne debris has washed ashore on Hawaii coasts at higher rates than usual this year, and cleanup teams are expecting more of the same through 2025.
High winds bring fires to West Hawaii
Aug 9, 2023 · Fire companies as far as Keaau on the east side of the island joined in on the battle. The North Kohala and Waimea fires were reported at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Hone: Heavy rains, strong winds, but more hassle than harm
Aug 27, 2024 · As of 5 p.m. Monday, Hone, which briefly achieved Category-1 hurricane status, was 510 miles west of Hilo and 445 miles west of Kailua-Kona, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, traveling west ...
Feedback conflicting on how to rebuild Lahaina
Oct 23, 2024 · In a report released Friday, survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire expressed both clear and often conflicting opinions on how to rebuild the historic fishing village, with many ...
Pohoiki dredging could soon begin: $9.2M contract awarded; work ...
Dec 15, 2024 · The state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Boating and Oceanic Resources has long been developing plans to reopen the ramp by dredging part or all of the newly formed beach.