NEW YORK — Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits Monday challenging a federal rule set to begin Friday that they say gives President Donald Trump’s administration broad discretion to deny green cards to immigrants who rely on public assistance for food, healthcare, housing and ...
A two-day donation drive on Maui collected more than 5,500 items and 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food for Hawaii Island communities affected by Hurricane Lala. More than 200 vehicles passed through the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive on Sept. 5-6 at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, ...
A pedestrian who was struck and killed Wednesday night on Kaahumanu Avenue in Kahului has been identified as Lynette Kealoha, 61, of Wailuku. The collision occurred at about 9:43 p.m. as Kealoha was walking north across Kaahumanu Avenue outside a marked crosswalk, according to the Maui Police Department. Police said Kealoha was struck by a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox traveling east in the inner lane near the intersection with South Wakea Avenue. Kealoha was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 70-year-old Wailuku man, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. The investigation ...
The Friends of Haleakala National Park is seeking volunteers for a three-night backcountry service trip in Haleakala National Park from Oct. 9-12. Participants will hike more than 21 miles and stay at Paliku Patrol Cabin. Projects may include removing invasive plants, collecting native seeds, clearing trails and maintaining the cabin. The trip is free, although participants will share some dinner costs. Volunteers must be at least 18, in excellent physical condition and able to carry their own backpacking gear, clothing and food across rugged terrain and steep elevation ...
Mokulele Airlines has been awarded a four-year, $19.4 million federal contract to continue providing scheduled air service between Lanai, Honolulu and Kahului. Mokulele’s parent company, Surf Air Mobility, announced the contract in a Monday news release. The company said the Essential Air Service contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation runs through August 2030. Under the contract, Mokulele will operate 63 round trips, or 126 flights, each week. The schedule includes 42 weekly round trips between Lanai and Honolulu and 21 between Lanai and Kahului. Mokulele was ...
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