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Maui’s mayor seeks to defend — and explain — his actions on the day of the Lahaina wildfire

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Maui Mayor Richard Bissen sought to defend and explain his actions on the night of Aug. 8 — as ferocious flames tore through Lahaina town. In an interview with HNN’s “Spotlight Now,” he got emotional when he recalled the terrible day. He said the day started with a text “telling me that […]

Arkansas

Rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will be visible from Arkansas on Saturday

Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun. What’s called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. As the moon lines […]

Alaska

Biden marks 9/11 anniversary in Alaska | #alaska | #politics

Marking the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Monday, President Joe Biden warned of a “rising tide of hatred and extremism and political violence” and called for the American people to unite behind the principle of democracy regardless of political party. “We must not succumb to the poisonous politics of difference […]

Alaska

Biden highlights business deals in Vietnam visit | #alaska | #politics

President Joe Biden closed a visit to Vietnam on Monday by spotlighting new business deals and partnerships between the two countries and paying respects at a memorial honoring his late friend and colleague Sen. John McCain, who endured a lengthy imprisonment in Hanoi during the Vietnam War. What You Need To Know President Joe Biden […]

Mayor

SF Mayor London Breed was on Maui when wildfires broke out

Breed was on a “personal trip,” her office said, and she has since relocated to the island of Oahu. “The Governor of Hawaii issued an order encouraging all visitors to depart the island,” Breed’s office wrote in a statement. “[Breed] has left the island and is now on Oahu. The Mayor was never in danger. This […]

Alaska

Biden to announce millions in funding for climate efforts | #alaska | #politics

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight his administration’s efforts to fight climate change and announce millions in funding to help communities adapt to extreme weather while delivering remarks in California on Monday. What You Need To Know Biden will travel to Palo Alto, California, where he will visit Lucy Evan Baylands Nature Interpretive Center […]

Alaska

Lawmakers announce push to ratify Equal Rights Amendment | #alaska | #politics

Lawmakers on Tuesday announced plans to achieve a goal a century in the making: Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which would guarantee equal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. What You Need To Know Lawmakers in Washington announced renewed efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, which would guarantee equal rights for […]

Mayor

Maui County building evacuated after mayor’s office receives ‘troubling’ call

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Authorities evacuated the Maui County building and surrounding areas on Wednesday after police said someone called in a threat. Police said just before 9:30 a.m., the mayor’s office received a “troubling” call. Officials evacuated employees and the public from Kalana O Maui and adjacent buildings. Officers searched the area, then let people […]

Alaska

We need to keep the political reform momentum going | #alaska | #politics

As 2023 draws to a close, The Fulcrum has invited leaders of democracy reform organizations to share their hopes and plans for the coming year. This is the third in the series. Caska is director of political programs for RepresentUs. For many reasons, 2022 was a resounding victory for democracy. Voters in several more cities […]

Alaska

Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has been elected to a full term in the House, months after the Alaska Democrat won a special election to the seat following the death earlier this year of longtime Republican Rep. Don Young. Peltola defeated Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye in […]