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UHERO: Lahaina wildfire recovery is progressing but remains ‘fragile’
Three years after the Lahaina wildfire, survivors are showing signs of recovery, but many continue to struggle with mental health challenges and other health concerns, according to a new study from the University of Hawaii-based think tank UHERO. The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study found that employment, health insurance coverage and housing security have improved since the fire. But researchers also found that depression symptoms remain common among adults, while many children continue to experience depression or post-traumatic stress disorder and are showing early signs of problems with ...
Audubon Society asks for pueo study with Lahaina Bypass project
The National Audubon Society has asked state transportation officials to include a biological review of the Hawaiian short-eared owl in the study of Lahaina Bypass connector alternatives near Wahikuli Gulch in West Maui. A proposed connector road between the bypass and Hanakao‘o Beach Park ...
Sixth teen arrested in alleged assault, riot at West Maui resort
Seven people, including six juveniles, have been arrested in connection with an assault and riot July 17 at a resort pool area in Ka‘anapali, according to the Maui Police Department. Detectives made the latest arrests Tuesday, taking into custody a 14-year-old Lahaina boy on suspicion of riot and third-degree assault, a 14-year-old Lahaina girl on suspicion of riot and a 17-year-old Lahaina girl on suspicion of riot. All three were released to the custody of their parents after Family Court was notified, police said. The arrests came one day after detectives arrested three other ...
State restricts beetle host materials headed to Maui, Lanai
New restrictions are being imposed on the transportation of materials that could carry coconut rhinoceros beetles to Maui and Lanai. The state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity approved Interim Rule 26-2 on Tuesday, prohibiting shipments to the two islands of coconut fruit and several types of host material, including live plants with organic material attached to their roots, untreated compost, wood chips, mulch and other decomposing plant matter. Some materials may still be transported after inspection, including bare-root plants, treated host materials carried in ...
Haiku to host speed bump update, candidate forum today
The Haiku Community Association will host a candidate forum and receive a county update on speed bumps during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, July 29, at the Haiku Community Center. The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Association President Lucienne De Naie said the first half-hour will be set aside for the county and association to discuss concerns about the number of speed bumps being installed on rural roads.