Photo of the Day: Never Forgotten
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Photo of the Day: Purple Beauty
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Injured hiker airlifted from Twin Falls
A hiker was airlifted from Twin Falls after falling and injuring his ankle Thursday, according to the Maui County Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the call at 12:23 p.m. The man had fallen at a pond above the falls and was unable to walk. Rescue personnel aboard the Air 1 helicopter located the hiker, stabilized his injury and lifted him into the aircraft. He was flown to a landing zone near Hana Highway and transferred to an emergency medical services unit that took him to Maui Memorial Medical Center. Engine 2 and Rescue 10 aboard Air 1 responded. The rescue concluded ...
Firefighters put out blaze at Wailuku home
One resident has been displaced after a Thursday fire at a home in Wailuku, according to the Maui County Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the call on the 1000 block of Alakai Street at 10:21 p.m. and found a single-story home fully engulfed in flames. Crews worked to extinguish the ...
County officials prepare as Moke moves toward Hawaii
Maui County workers are preparing for Tropical Storm Moke, even as recovery efforts from last weekend’s storm are still underway. Tropical Storm Lala hit the Hawaiian Islands last weekend. With a new storm approaching, emergency management officials are calling on people to stay prepared, ...
Haleakala National Park’s Summit District remains closed; Kipahulu District reopens
The Summit District of Haleakala National Park will remain closed through the weekend for storm recovery, including road clearing and facility restoration. The Kipahulu District is open, and Kipahulu Campground reopened Aug. 21. The National Park Service said the Summit District will ...