Aug 8, 2024 · Lahaina resident Ashley Kahahane remembers the first time she visited her home after the fire. “I was dreading to walk to see it burned. And, you know, it was a hard time to come with the Samaritans and look through, sift through things, and pick up pieces that we never, ever gonna get back," she said.

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Nov 22, 2024 · The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting’s new technology has allowed the code review process to decrease to just nine days for residential permits. Six months ago, the code review process for a residential permit took half a year.

Oct 18, 2024 · Question 2: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi be amended to make the appointment and confirmation process for district court judges the same as the appointment and confirmation process for Supreme Court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges, which would require:

Aug 8, 2024 · Lahaina residents have faced a year of challenges, practical and emotional, since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century decimated the historic town on Aug. 8, 2023. These recent photos of the town and its residents share the ongoing recovery and healing process.

The agreement announced Wednesday means victims and survivors will not have to testify, reliving in court details of the massive inferno in Lahaina that killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and caused an estimated $5.5 billion worth of damage.

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Dec 24, 2024 · Christopher Mailani Dawson, a prominent member of the Native Hawaiian community, died last Thursday. He was 62. A statement from his family says he died of unknown causes, but the Honolulu Medical Examiner listed the …

Jun 13, 2024 · Disease activity remains low for both influenza and the respiratory condition RSV. DOH recommendations include keeping up to date on the COVID-19 vaccines, staying at home if feeling sick, and wearing a mask, especially if recovering from COVID-19 symptoms.

Oct 23, 2024 · Over 1,800 Hilton Hawaiian Village workers marked 30 days on strike Wednesday, and people who don't work there are increasingly siding with the strikers.. Earlier this month, elected officials booked as speakers at the Wahine Forum conference stood with the strikers instead of crossing picket lines.