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Fire departments across the state are reevaluating their emergency communication capabilities after the Maui wildfires, when the vulnerability of the

State Fire Crews Take Stock of Their Ability to Communicate in a Crisis Following Maui Wildfire

Question: Can I get out of jury duty if I will lose my job otherwise?

Hawaii Community Development Authority Chairperson Brian Lee became unresponsive after suffering cardiac arrest during a hearing at Honolulu Hale.

Retired Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Richard Soo, the department’s very first full-time spokesperson, has died.

It’s that time again. On New Year’s Eve, just around the bend, Oahu residents may witness just how hard it is for regulatory tools to work effectively against fireworks restrictions, despite an islandwide partial fireworks ban implemented for Oahu for 22 years.

The possibility of wildfires originating from fireworks is a major concern this year, especially following the August wildfires on Maui and the wildfire that burned above Mililani Mauka in late October.

Honolulu Fire Department officials reported significant progress Friday in their battle against the Mililani Mauka wildfire, and they hope to benefit again today from favorable firefighting conditions before stronger winds reach Hawaii on Sunday.

Monday, Oct. 9 kicks off Fire Prevention Week; and Mayor Rick Blangiardi is in the thick of it.

HPD patrol districts have been told to refresh their contacts with other emergency agencies.