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Hawaiʻi AG releases third and ‘Final Forward-Looking Report’ on Lahaina wildfire
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez has released the final, forward-looking report for the Department of the Attorney General’s investigation into official government response to the Lahaina wildfire in August 2023. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 102 people, destroyed more than 2,000 structures and left thousands homeless.
The Sentry partners with SERVPRO for first responder and military complimentary ticket programs
As The Sentry returns to Maui for the PGA TOUR’s Opening Drive, tournament officials in collaboration with SERVPRO announced the return of complimentary ticket programs for first responders and military. The Plantation Course at Kapalua will once again play host to the TOUR’s season-opening event from January 2-5, 2025.
The Sentry announces complimentary ticket program for first responders
The Sentry announced a complimentary ticket program in partnership with SERVPRO for first responders on Maui. The initiative aims to offer a day of community spirit to acknowledge the service and commitment of these workers following the Aug. 8 wildfires. Local first responders are invited to The Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan. 4-7 for the PGA TOUR’s season-opening event.
Haku Baldwin Center supports first responders impacted by Maui wildfires
In response to the devastating impact of the recent wildfires, Haku Baldwin Center, a Makawao-based nonprofit specializing in therapeutic and educational equine-assisted services, announced the opening of a free mental health and wellness program for Maui’s first responders and their families.
Ludacris and Larenz Tate join efforts to support Maui first responders after wildfires
The Ludacris Foundation, the nonprofit organization founded by actor-rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges joins with the Tate Bros Foundation founded by his close friend and actor Larenz Tate, to extend their support to the Maui community following last month’s devastating wildfires. This week, they announced the launch of their “Maui County First Responders Feeding Program Fund.”
Council adopts resolution seeking recognition of emergency dispatchers as first responders
Resolution 23-29, FDI states that, although 911 emergency services dispatchers are not physically at the scene of emergencies, they often face job-related stress. Information gathered and communicated by the dispatchers can mean the difference between positive and negative outcomes in an array of emergency situations, said Council member Sugimura.
53-Year-Old Visitor Dies in Waters off Kā‘anapali, Maui
A 53-year-old male visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters off Kāʻanapali in West Maui on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14, 2021. Maui Fire Department crews responded to the beach area fronting 104 Kāʻanapali Shores Place for a report of a possible drowning. The incident was reported at around 3:35 p.m. Crews from Ladder 3 out of […]
