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University of Hawaiʻi team awarded for AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
A team at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa developed an artificial intelligence system that uses multiple types of sensors to detect and prevent potential crashes at intersections.
Lahaina schools prepare for students to return with health and safety guidance
Dr. Rebecca Winkie, area superintendent of the Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lānaʻi-Molokaʻi Complex, sent a letter to parents and guardians of students attending Lahaina schools to provide information about the reopening plans.
Maui Metropolitan Area Designated Most Dangerous in the State for Pedestrians
According to the report in the decade between 2008 and 2017, drivers struck and killed 226 pedestrians in Hawai‘i. A disproportionate number of the deaths were kupuna.
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.
U.S. DOT: Study Found No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released results from an unprecedented ten-month study that found no electronic flaws in Toyota vehicles capable of producing the unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.
DOH Issues Update for Revised First Commercial Kitchen Recall List
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) issued another update on the revised list of recalled products manufactured by First Commercial Kitchen LLC based on new information received yesterday.
Ford Recalling 280,000 F-150 Trucks
Popular on Maui, Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 F-150 vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009.
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.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING OFFERED
The county is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training beginning in March. CERT members are volunteers who offer support to first responders during large scale emergencies or assist with non-emergency projects to improve safety in the community. Each session is free and includes 30 hours of classroom and hands on training. To register call […]