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CRIME & SAFETY
Maui Police Neutralize Suspicious Device Near Kahului Elementary, Avert Potential Threat
On Tuesday in Kahului, Maui Police responded to reports of a suspicious device on the road, initially thought to be an Improvised Explosive Device, defusing a potentially dangerous situation. A post on the Maui Police Department's official Facebook page detailed the incident, which led to the closure of Lono Avenue and the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents.
Realtor claims he was harassed out of plan to house Maui fire survivors, residents respond
KAHANA, Hawai'i (Island News) -- A reported confrontation between several men at a beach in Kahana likely ended a plan to house Lahaina fire survivors, according to realtor Gary Mooers. If Mooers' client bought an empty property in the area, he said the potential buyer considered placing a modular home...
MFD gets 80% containment on brush fire near Waiehu, voluntary evacuation order lifted
KAHULUI, Hawai'i -- Voluntary evacuations have been lifted on Maui as firefighters battling a brush fire near Waiehu have now gotten 80% containment on the blaze. The brush fire broke out in macadamia nut fields along Kahekili Highway just after 2 a.m. Road closures were implemented at Wai'ehu Beach Road and Maka'ala Drive. All roads were re-opened around 10:30 a.m.
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