With a $100,000 OHA grant award, Hālau O Huluena will continue to perpetuate the healing tradition of lāʻau lapaʻau.

Maui Obituaries for the week ending Aug. 1, 2021. May they rest in peace.

The confirmed cases included: 274 on O‘ahu (+2 probable); 96 on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 58 on Maui (+8 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

Many people living in the Hawaiian Islands are accustomed to feeling occasional earthquakes since the State of Hawai‘i is one of the most seismically active locations in the United States. Unlike some other earthquake-prone places in the U.S., for example California, where the earthquakes are related to tectonic plates sliding past each other, our earthquakes are related to volcanoes.

The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Amy Jackson, 47.

The Lahaina Recreation Center Little League Ballfield No. 4 will undergo fencing improvements from Aug. 2 through Oct. 31.

The Maui Police Department’s bomb squad responded to a Wailea home after a piece of unexploded ordnance was found on the property while yard work was being done yesterday.

More than 200 people joined in a memorial paddle out in West Maui today in honor of distinguished kumu Haunani Kay Trask, on a day established 178 years ago to recognize Hawaiʻi’s sovereignty following a five month occupation by the British government.

Keith Cureton was named director of ethics and compliance for Kamehameha Schools. Cureton is responsible for ensuring the organization maintains policies and procedures in agreement with the timeless values of our KS legacy. His team guides and develops programs focused on prevention, detection and response to potential misconduct.

Due to the American Rescue Plan Act, another 1.5 million taxpayers will receive IRS refunds averaging more than $1,600 as the Internal Revenue Service continues to adjust unemployment compensation from previously filed income tax returns.

Hawaiʻi Energy is offering free energy-efficient product upgrades and installation to eligible residential properties in Maui County, including senior housing and affordable housing complexes.

As part of a new editorial partnership between Morning Read and Sports Illustrated, Claude Brousseau, PGA Master Professional and director of instruction for the Wailea Golf Academy, has become a golf instruction contributor to Sports Illustrated.

Multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road will be under short lane closures for guardrail work and shoulder work.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 31.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 485 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 4,210.

The self-service DMV kiosk at Foodland in Princeville has seen little use since it was installed in April.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 30.

Winds are forecasted to increase throughout the day and make fire suppression efforts difficult please stay tuned to your radio for updates and changes in fire conditions.

Residents within Waikoloa have been asked to evacuate as a brush fire in South Kohala has jumped Highway 190 this afternoon.

A total of 2,710 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 537 have died.

Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

Tests are free so long as the individual is exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, has been in recent contact with a known positive case, and/or is directed by a physician to the testing location.