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Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
The world’s coral reef ecosystems almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years, mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves, according to a global assessment released Thursday. It's the latest dose of bad news for coral reefs, which are critical sources for seafood and ...
Man seriously injured in fall into electrical vault in Napili
A 72-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after he fell about 6 feet into an underground electrical vault on private property in Napili, according to the Maui Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the incident at 2:41 p.m. in the 5100 block of Lower Honoapiilani ...
Barry Wurst: ‘Blood Diner’ an infamous cult classic from Maui Comic Con guest Jackie Kong
It’s not every day that I write about films like “Blood Diner” (1987) for The Maui News, but it’s also the rare and cherished occasion that Jackie Kong, the film’s director, is making a return visit to Maui. Kong will be a guest and interview panelist for Maui Comic Con on Oct. ...
Hawaii receives $81.4 million for storm-damaged roads, bridges
Hawaii is receiving nearly $81.4 million in federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other structures damaged by Kona low storms earlier this year, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. Schatz said the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help cover repair costs following widespread flooding. “This new federal funding will help repair storm-damaged roads and structures as recovery from this year’s historic flooding continues,” Schatz said. “We’re going to keep working to deliver federal resources so that affected communities can get back on their ...
Hawaii receives $382,325 federal grant for pesticide enforcement
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity has received a $382,325 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support pesticide compliance and enforcement activities during fiscal year 2027. The funding will support two inspectors and one chemist in the department's Pesticides Branch, which enforces state and federal pesticide regulations, investigates illegal pesticide sales and use, and provides pesticide safety education. If federal funding remains available over the next two fiscal years, the grant could total nearly $1.25 million. The department has ...