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Fireworks task force bill passes out of committee; now headed for final reading

The Hawaiʻi Senate Ways and Means Committee passed Senate Bill 222, which would fund an illegal fireworks task force. Although the amount of funding is not specified, the measure is now headed for third reading on the Senate floor before crossing over to the House of Representatives.

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month: Simple tasks to help mitigate wildfire risk

Last year, over 56,000 wildfires burned 2.6 million acres, destroying over 4,300 home and commercial structures across the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. None were as catastrophic as the Lahaina wildfire on Aug. 8, 2023, which included over 2,300 residences destroyed on Maui.

Lahaina homeowners impacted by 2023 August wildfire encouraged to attend county homeowners meeting April 16 

Lahaina homeowners impacted by the 2023 August wildfire are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery Homeowners Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Lahaina Civic Center.

The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs

The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.

First Insurance Gas Station “Takeover” Comes to Wailuku

On Friday, February 24, First Insurance Company will bring its popular gas station “takeover” to Wailuku for the first time bringing Maui drivers lower gas prices.

SBA Encourages Business to Learn About Disaster Recovery Funding Now

The Hawaii District SBA Office is encouraging small business in Hawaii to get prepared and find out about disaster assistance funding sooner than later at a free SBA webinar on March 15.

First Insurance Acquires Yamaga Client List To Offer Risk & Safety Management Services

Maui clients of C.K. Yamaga Safety & Health Consultant could now be served by First Insurance Company of Hawaii following a client list acquisition by the company.

HANA MEETING TO ADDRESS CHANGE IN FLOOD MAPS

A public meeting will be held in Hana today (Monday, September 14, 2009) to assist residents and business owners in preparing for the potential impact that newly revised flood maps.  Several hundred properties across the county will soon be designated as “high risk” flood areas, affecting insurance rates for those property owners.The hana meeting runs […]

Condominium Council of Maui’s 5th Annual Insurance Seminar

Guest speakers:  Surita Savio & David P. Gerlach, Sr. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Lunch is included. Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Cost: $50 for members; $60 for non-members. Categories: Classes / Seminars / Lectures Dunes at Maui Lani Cafe O`Lei Kahului, HIUSA 96732 Contact: Debbie Mahuna at 808-871-0772

ISLAND POLICE BRIEFS:

BIG ISLAND POLICE BRIEFS: BODY OF WOMAN FOUND FLOATING IDENTIFIED Hawaii Police Department Detectives have identified a woman found floating near the Hilo breakwater on December 28, 2008. She has been positively identified as 56-year-old Debra Giamario of  Hilo. On Thursday, January 8, an acquaintance of Giamario’s initiated a missing person report stating that the woman had […]