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Honolulu forecast predicts light winds, stable conditions, and cool evenings with minimal rainfall this weekend.
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Hawaii's SHPD is expediting approvals for rebuilding in fire-damaged Lahaina, using sensitivity maps to protect historical sites and streamline processes.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Hawaii DOH cleared all individuals tested for avian influenza after exposure to an H5N1 infected flock, continuing to monitor the situation closely.
The Women's Community Correctional Center in Kailua opened a new fitness center called "Ho‘ōla" to promote the well-being and rehabilitation of its inmates.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A female hiker in her 50s suffered an injury on the Maili Pillbox Trail, prompting a swift rescue operation by the Honolulu Fire Department, including an airlift evacuation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lane closures on four Kekaha roads for resurfacing are scheduled from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Hawai‘i police are searching for missing 26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle and request public assistance. He requires medication and was last seen on Highway 137 on August 10, 2024.
Maui County's Department of Environmental Management has restored sewer service to 28 properties in West Maui after disruptions from August 2023 wildfires, with updates available online.
A Maui Bus was caught in a sinkhole caused by a broken watermain. No injuries reported; repairs have been made and advisories issued against driving through pooled water.
The NWS predicts drier, cooler weather and weakened trade winds for Oahu, with minimal rain and lower nighttime temperatures expected over the weekend.
Kevin Auger is appointed as Oahu's new housing director, set to tackle the island's affordable housing issues, bringing extensive experience from his global finance career.
Environmentalists sue Maui County and Hawaiian Electric over streetlights that disorient endangered birds, advocating for lighting changes to protect nocturnal navigation.
Honolulu is considering a merger between EMS and HFD to address staff shortages and high call volumes, with a task force proposed to study the potential consolidation.
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