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Two survive single-engine plane crash off Molokai

On Monday, two men survived a single-engine plane crash in water about two miles west of Kalaupapa Airport on Molokai. According to Maui Fire, the plane went down at about 11:43 a.m. The men were able to get out of the aircraft and get to the shore on their own. The pair then made their way to facilities at Kalaupapa National Park, where they were taken aboard a fire department helicopter and flown to the Kalaupapa lookout. At the lookout, the two men were checked out by EMS and then taken to Molokai General Hospital for further evaluation. The fire department listed the men as ...

Community meeting to offer updates on storm recovery efforts in South Maui

Maui County officials are planning a community meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Malcolm Center to discuss recovery work from the kona low storms. Back-to-back kona low storms in March caused significant damage, particularly to portions of South Kihei Road. Representatives from the Office of Recovery will be on hand to share details about the ongoing work and answer questions, according to Maui County Council member Tom Cook. “We’ve heard from our community on the need for frequent and consistent updates and expected timelines for road closures,” said Cook, who holds the seat ...

USGS: 6.0 earthquake on Hawaii Island felt across state

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 6.0 magnitude earthquake Friday night on Hawaii Island. The earthquake struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo. It originated about 14 miles below the surface, allowing the quake to be felt across the Hawaiian Islands. Residents reported feeling light to strong ...

Valley Isle Kennel Club: An old pacemaker can save a dog’s life

Have you ever heard of a 138-pound Rottweiler with a pacemaker? Me neither. However, a pacemaker is an actual possibility for a canine with a heart problem. Who knew? Here is where it gets personal. At 2 years old and still just a baby, Moka is a 75-pound Catahoula leopard-black lab mix who ...