HPR News Staff
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Lawmakers in conference committee, one of the final legislative processes, have passed Senate Bill 2085 to establish a dedicated fire marshal who will direct statewide efforts to prevent and respond to fires.
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The HART board approved the amended financial plan two years ago, but the agreement was finally completed in February. This is the first funding under the agreement that HART has received since 2017.
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Of the 19 trainsets already delivered, 12 are fully tested and have been turned over to the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services.
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Community complaints about abandoned vehicles and rubbish prompted the action to clean up the area. Social service providers have been offering assistance to people living at the harbor, according to Maui County.
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Gov. Josh Green has announced a new partnership with HomeAid Hawai‘i to build 450 units for Maui wildfire survivors who were not eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Maui County's new Recovery Permitting Center opening next week will assist residents with building permits for structures burned in the wildfires.
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A monthly Maui Strong Support Group offers connection for those affected by the Maui wildfires.
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The exhibit has two kai-centered banners and sculptures of sea animals made from recycled clothes from artist Jane Chang Mi and her son. It is on display at Honolulu Hale until May 17.
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Maui County is in the process of creating a policy for wetlands restoration and protection, and it needs the public’s help.
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Zoe Green, a teacher at King Intermediate, was inspired by her childhood when the "manapua man" would deliver local comfort food to the community. Now, she's bringing ice cream treats to her neighbor as Good Humor's "Joy Driver of the Year."