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Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire

Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire

April 18, 2024

HONOLULU — As unpredictable wildfires roared across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday.

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, REBECCA BOONE, CLAUDIA LAUER and CHRISTOPHER L. KELLER Associated Press • Apr. 18, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Inside the late-night parties where Hawaii politicians raked in money

By BLAZE LOVELL, ERIC SAGARA and IRENE CASADO SANCHEZ NYTimes News Service • Apr. 18, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Another blackouts warning from HECO; lawmakers seek investigation

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Murder charge anticipated in death of infant

By John Burnett • Apr. 18, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in US more likely to believe in climate change: AP-NORC poll

By TERRY TANG and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press • Apr. 18, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Love for ukulele on display at annual event

By KELSEY WALLING Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Apr. 17, 2024

Suspect in deadly hit-and-run allegedly was highly intoxicated

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Apr. 17, 2024

Prosecutors and defense lawyers begin to seat jurors for Trump trial

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UHH dominates at PacWest finals

April 18, 2024

PUAKO — UH-Hilo’s men’s and women’s golf teams had an excellent showing at the Pacific West Conference Championships — as sophomore Kiersten Saludares placed No.1 to lead UHH’s women’s team to a third-place finish and fifth-year Nicholas Gomez also placed first to lead the men to a repeat conference title on Wednesday afternoon in South Kohala.

By CONNOR WHITT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Apr. 18, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

BIIF volleyball: Wildcats remained undefeated

By CONNOR WHITT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Apr. 18, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

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BIIF track and field competes at HPA for the second time

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