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Insurance claims top $3.29B from Maui wildfires

HONOLULU — A breakdown of insurance data for the Maui wildfires shows more than 10,033 claims representing an estimated $3.29 billion-plus in losses. Some $2.34…

Flying ants on the rise this summer

HILO, Hawai‘i — The summer weather may be bugging more Hilo residents than usual this year as ants take to the sky in swarms. After…

More initiatives for upgrades around Waikiki

HONOLULU — Over $11 million allocated for sand replenishment and other improvements to the Waikiki Beach area lapsed June 30, but the Legislature plans to…

Happy Camper for Monday, July 30, 2024

Yes, Marty and Beth Amaro — you could hear the piano from the parking lot of the Regency at Puakea! Mahalo Eunice Bergonia of the…

Hawaiian Electric details power shutoff program

HONOLULU — A top Hawaiian Electric Co. official says the company’s wildfire notification and mitigation efforts are moving forward on several fronts “to give people…

Happy Camper for Saturday, July 27, 2024

Voting opened on Friday for the top U.S. Trail at https://www.railstotrails.org/hall-of-fame/. Ke Ala Hele Makalae, or the Kapa‘a multi-use path, is one of the three…

David Bown named Father of the Year

LIHU‘E — David Bown said he had to be careful not to break the crystal award on Friday when he was named the Aloha –…

New bill would nix building permit affidavits

HONOLULU — Among the many requirements to obtain a city-issued building permit, applicants must submit a sworn statement declaring they have no outstanding fines or…