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HFD said it’s “pretty common” for its crews to fight fires where hydrants are not available.
Medics are reporting an uptick in crashes where people are getting seriously hurt.
MPD blames the delay on bureaucracy, while others believe more could have been done.
A year after an inferno tore through Lahaina, the lessons learned from the disaster have translated into action statewide.
Now, Kauai’s mayor and police chief are answering questions about the department’s future and whether it’s time for a new leaders.
“You get prepared and you do things like this. But you hope you never have to use it.”
HFD’s fire chief says since Aug. 8, the Honolulu Fire Department reevaluated operations, changing the way it responds to all brush fires.
“He was just waiting and hoping not to get caught."
The suspect killed himself after providing DNA evidence to authorities.
One thing everyone agrees on: When it comes to disaster preparedness, government can’t do it alone.
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A year after the Lahaina wildfire disaster, Hawaii is still a fire-prone state — but is much better prepared.
The toppled infrastructure appears precariously balanced on a steep hillside.
Honolulu firefighters also say the department is equipped with other tools for areas where water may not be available.
Testing continues next week and a final report on the air quality samples won’t be ready until mid-August.
"This is not a problem that is unsolvable."
The airport segment is scheduled to open in fall 2025.
Rail leaders insist, once they’ve built more, the riders will come.
Researchers at UH-Manoa say Hawaii’s sea floor is littered with upwards of 100,000 rotting military munitions, some of which are believed to be very close to shore.
The meeting is now set for June 28 following “technical difficulties.”
HPD has been waiting years for back-ordered patrol vehicles to arrive.
The next segment of Skyline is expected to open to the public in late 2025.
The union is calling for swift action as fire season nears.
The apartments will be used to permanently house people with serious mental illness, the state Health Department said.
After 18 months of troubleshooting, the problem remains unclear.
The property is riddled with old munitions.
“We’ve seen an exodus of those individuals going to the mainland because they just can’t afford rent."
The new project weaves in cutting-edge mapping technologies.
"It feels like home to be honest. It’s just cheaper.”
For nearly a century, the property — known as TM001 — has been occupied by the military.
“Change is coming. The tide is turning."
The damage left behind by smash-and-grab thieves can be devastating.
For doctors on Molokai, the numbers just don’t add up.
Most specialized care requires a plane trip to Oahu or Maui.
First responders statewide have been called to multiple mass overdoses in recent weeks.
The mother of one of his patients is calling for accountability.
“Oceanfront condos are not going to translate to affordable housing."
As far as where a plan stands today, it’s still unclear.
His attorney plans to seek his release on bail.
"He’s punishing the employees who just did their job.”
Mental health experts say talking openly about financial hardship can help break a cycle of hopelessness.
“John Freudenberg is still a threat to public safety."
“It makes the plea agreement even more irregular now because you have a dangerous person."
The biggest settlements were both for neglect of repairs by the Department of Transportation.
The state agency with the power to revoke his certification has not.
“I felt embarrassed. I felt profiled," one driver said.
Federal agents arrested Mitsunaga on Friday at his Waialae Iki home.
The state says this site isn’t the only area of concern.
The court also criticized the AG for refusing to retract the claim after the hearing.
“These folks risked their lives for hours, saving people."
"Knowing our son took someone’s life is something we have to live with everyday."