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Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch
On Wednesday night, Hawaiian Electric initiated a PSPS in the south Kohala area of Hawaiʻi Island when wind gusts exceeded 50 mph and humidity levels dropped below 45%. There were no other PSPS-related outages needed.
Red Flag Warning issued through Saturday afternoon for mainly leeward areas
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon today through Saturday afternoon for mainly leeward areas due to windy conditions and low humidity.
MAUI FIRE and POLICE DEPT. MARK HISTORIC FIRSTS
The recent promotion of four firefighters to the rank of battalion chief marked a milestone for the department. The simultaneous promotion of Karl Kubo, Derrick Arruda, James “Kimo” Kino and Valeriano Martin allows the department to fill an existing vacancy and three newly created positions. The department had sought for eight years to increase the […]
FOUR MAUI FIREFIGHTERS PROMOTED TO BATTALION CHIEF
Four members of the Maui Fire Department were promoted to Battalion Chief during a badge pinning ceremony Wednesday at the Kahului Fire Station. Those promoted include Derrick Arruda, James Kino, Karl Kubo and Valeriano Martin. The expansion positions were among the administration’s goals set by Maui Fire Chief Jeff Murray, and part of the department’s […]