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Forecasters keep watch on Iona and Keli, south of Hawaiian Islands

While emergency sirens warned of an impeding tsunami Tuesday, Hurricane Iona slipped by the south of the Hawaiian Islands, continuing on a 20-mph westward track away from the islands. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Keli was almost directly south of Hawaiʻi Island as of 5 a.m. this morning, also moving west but at 21 mph. Iona’s maximum […]

Flip-flopping tariffs create confusion, price uncertainty for builders in Lahaina

Contractors worry a rise in costs could make it harder for people to afford rebuilding burned homes.

Maui Man Charged with Murder and Kidnapping in California

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Maui man with kidnapping and murder this week.

No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7+ Mexico Quake

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a statement saying that based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.

How Hawaii Can Help Haiti Quake Recovery

The American Red Cross today announced the release an additional $9 million for earthquake relief in Haiti, bringing its total commitment so far to $10 million.  The agency says as many as three million people may be affected in varying degrees with relief efforts focusing on priority needs of food, water, temporary shelter, and medical […]