Maui brush fire 80% contained, highway reopened
The voluntary evacuations have been lifted for Wailuku Country Estates, Puuohala Village and Waiehu Terrace as the MFD continues to battle the Waiehu brush fire. Read more
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DOH advises mpox vaccination after new case reported
The state Department of Health reported one additional case of mpox in a nonresident diagnosed on Oahu — the fifth case diagnosed in Hawaii so far this year. Read more
Distressed hiker airlifted from Waimano Pool Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter assisted in the rescue of a female hiker who had fallen ill on the Waimano Pool Trail in Pearl City Thursday and was unable to make it out on her own. Read more
Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske must forfeit millions in assets
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson estimated the value of all the assets at around $20 million to $28 million, which he said is the biggest individual forfeiture case in Hawaii. Read more
Moped rider, 61, critically hurt in Kalihi collision
Police said speed, drugs, and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. Read more
Final phase of dredging underway at Honolulu Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting maintenance dredging at Honolulu Harbor to remove naturally recurring sediment such as sand, silt and clay so commercial and recreational vessels can safely enter, exit and maneuver. Read more
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UH gets $6.5M grant for cyberinfrastructure project
The U.S. National Science Foundation awarded a $6.5 million grant to the University of Hawaii for a project that will enhance its cyberinfrastructure — the hardware, software, networks and data, along with the people operating and managing the advanced computing technology. Read more
Correction: July 23
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HFD’s Air 1 airlifts teen hiker from Manana Falls Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call about the incident at 11:53 a.m. and dispatched six units with 17 personnel. Read more
Suspect, 46, charged with fatal assault in Kaanapali
Police also identified the victim in the case as Sione Paletua, 53, of Wailuku, but did not release information on his cause of death or a motive for the alleged homicide. Read more
Volcano alert level lowered for Kilauea
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory this morning lowered the volcano alert from “watch” to “advisory” and the aviation color code from orange to yellow. Read more
DOT: Arrive earlier due to screening delays at Honolulu airport
DOT officials said in a tweet to allow at least two hours for interisland flights and three hours for TransPacific flights due to screening delays today. Read more
Mandatory evacuations lifted in Wailuku after brush fire
The public is being allowed to return to their residences and businesses. Read more
Fire extinguished at residential building in Punaluu
Green, Schatz, Hirono and Tokuda endorse Harris for president
Gov. Josh Green, Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, and Rep. Jill Tokuda have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic ticket. Read more
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Maui police arrest suspect in Kaanapali murder case
MPD said a witness saw the suspect standing over the victim’s body before he drove off in a red 2007 Honda Element. Read more
HFD rescues hikers from Diamond Head, Makiki trails
The Honolulu Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter participated in separate hiker rescues today on trails in Diamond Head and Makiki. Read more
Kauai fire 85% contained; Waimea Canyon Drive reopens
The Kokee fire that has burned an estimated 1,600 acres on Kauai since Thursday remains 85% contained as of 5:45 p.m. today, following efforts to address numerous hot spots throughout the day, according to Kauai County officials. Read more
California woman dies after becoming unresponsive in Kauai bay
Police said an autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death, but foul play is not suspected. Read more
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