Photo of the Day: Aechmea in Ha‘iku
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Wildfire risk reduction project to begin Monday in Launiupoko
The Maui Emergency Management Agency will begin clearing hazardous vegetation and flammable debris from approximately 115 acres of county-owned land in Launiupoko on Monday, Nov. 9, as part of a wildfire risk reduction project. The property, known as Kapu‘ali or “Cut Mountain,” is near ...
State House announces leadership team for 2027 session
Hawaii House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura announced the House leadership team for the 34th Legislature, which will convene Jan. 20. The leadership team includes Vice Speaker Linda Ichiyama, Majority Leader Sean Quinlan, Majority Caucus Leader Kirstin Kahaloa and Majority Floor Leader Dee ...
UH men's volleyball players to lead youth clinic at Seabury Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7
Three University of Hawaii men's volleyball players will lead a two-day youth skills clinic Nov. 7-8 at Seabury Hall's Makawao campus. Rainbow Warriors Alex Parks, Kai Taylor and Tread Rosenthal will provide instruction in blocking, defense, serve receive, setting and attacking during the ...
Photo of the Day: One of These Things
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Hawaiian Electric issues power shutoff watch for Maui County
Hawaiian Electric has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for Maui County through Sunday as high winds and dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires. The utility announced Friday that it is monitoring weather conditions that could prompt precautionary power shutoffs in communities at high risk for wildfires over the next 24 to 48 hours. The watch also includes Hawaii Island. A PSPS watch does not mean power will be shut off, but customers in affected areas are encouraged to prepare for possible extended outages. Hawaiian Electric said high winds and other conditions could ...