Maui Fire Department releases report on deadly wildfire
HONOLULU — When wildfires broke out across Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their engines. Another drove a moped into a burning neighborhood again and again, whisking people away from danger one at a time.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning entertainer Kekai Chock said the “old” ‘ukulele was better than the one Kehau Schimmelfennig won from the silent auction at the first Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Festival held at the Kukui Grove Center.
‘Celebrating the 70s’ to help The Bridge
PO‘IPU — Tickets and reservations for the gala “Celebrating the 70s” are available online by visiting the website www.kauaitocollege.org.
HOOSER: Planning commission under siege
I received this bombshell of an email from an O‘ahu attorney and friend a few days ago:
Stranded hikers rescued in Wailua and Waimea
LIHU‘E — The Garden Island was hammered by severe weather late last week, prompting officials with the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue multiple flash flood warning, watches and advisories.
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
• William Neil Rapozo, Sr. • Evelyn Juan Cardinez • Frances Carreira • Stanley ‘Boy’ Ahana Chock Jr. • Aaley Kauhanelani Pahulehua • Ellen Sumie Daly • Donald Dotario • Thomas Galicinao Soriano • Gregoria ‘Jeannie’ Oroc • Sandra Momilani Muragin • Jonathan ‘Jon’ Steven Sabala • Geraldine Noelani Kanahele • Elaine Kaleiohi Fernandez