Wildfire

Mayor

Questions swirl over whether wildfire relief aid will pay tab for Maui mayor’s enhanced security

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s enhanced security detail cost approximately $115,000 for a six-week period after the devastating wildfires and, HNN Investigates has learned, federal relief aid designated for victims could be used to pay for the protection. State investigators instead of Maui County police officers provided the law enforcement officers. HNN […]

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City Council

City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

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City Council

City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

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Arkansas

Central Arkansas added to high wildfire danger warning by state forestry

LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Hot and dry weather in Arkansas continues to add to dangerous conditions. The Arkansas Department of Forestry added five more counties to the high wildfire risk for the state July 21, an area now covering the west and central regions. Missouri Governor Parson signs executive order in response to drought The […]

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