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What the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Deal Means for Travel to Hawaii
5Dec By adminNo Comments
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What the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Deal Means for Travel to Hawaii

Updated Dec. 5, 2023 9:51 am ETYou could end up spending more for a trip to Hawaii as a result of the proposed agreement between Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines.The owner of Alaska Airlines said this week that it plans to purchase Hawaiian, in a deal that would pair Pacific-region carriers. The airlines said in an investor presentation that they expect to have greater than 50% market share in Hawaii should the deal receive regulatory approval. The companies estimate that the deal will close within 12 to 18 months.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Hawaiian Electric Refocuses Grid Plan on Wildfire Risk
28Nov By adminNo Comments
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Hawaiian Electric Refocuses Grid Plan on Wildfire Risk

Updated Nov. 28, 2023 6:46 pm ETHawaiian Electric said it wasn’t sufficiently focused on wildfire risk before August’s deadly blaze on Maui and proposed nearly tripling the money it would now spend on the effort.  The utility, in regulatory filings this week, said it had been more concerned with hurricanes than with wildfire risk before the Aug. 8 fire that killed 100 people and leveled the town of Lahaina. The company said it now wants to revise a plan to improve its power grid to focus more on wildfires. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Some See Maui Fire Victim Fund as Too Little, Too Soon
19Nov By adminNo Comments
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Some See Maui Fire Victim Fund as Too Little, Too Soon

Nov. 19, 2023 10:00 am ETAfter Kimberly Buen learned her elderly father was killed in the August fire that burned the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina to the ground, she needed to know who was ultimately responsible. Buen diligently listened to news conferences about how the deadly fire sparked. She read about the highly flammable grasses that blanketed nearby property. Buen, who lives in Palmdale, Calif., also retained an attorney to prepare a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, Maui County, the state of Hawaii and Kamehameha Schools, a local landowner, who she said needed to be held accountable for their roles in the fire. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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2 years after fuel leak at Hawaiian naval base, symptoms and fears persist
21Oct By adminNo Comments
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2 years after fuel leak at Hawaiian naval base, symptoms and fears persist

Norine Tuck and her three children moved to Hawaii for a fresh start in 2021. But within months, their lives were upended when jet fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility leaked into the drinking water supply of 90,000 residents living on or near the Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Force Base. Tuck and her family are among the 2,000 people sickened after ingesting the contaminated water. The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed that the water had petroleum levels 350 times above what is considered safe. The petroleum product found in the water, JP5, can cause liver damage and neurological disorders. The water also had contaminants like antifreeze, household cleaner and high levels of chlorine. The U.S. Navy admitted operator error led to the leak, but Texas-based attorney Kristina Baeh...
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Tickets and Tips for Visiting
27Sep By adminNo Comments
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Tickets and Tips for Visiting

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.As the site of the surprise attack that spurred America's entrance into World War II, Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant places in U.S. history. On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes destroyed or damaged more than a dozen ships (including eight battleships) and hundreds of aircraft in an effort to demolish the Pacific fleet. More than 2,400 American soldiers and civilians died. The majority of those who perished were aboard the USS Arizona, which remains where it sank beneath 40 feet of water. The following day, on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's request, the U.S. Congress declared war on Japan. Today, m...
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The Best Maui Snorkeling
19Sep By adminNo Comments
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The Best Maui Snorkeling

Note: Nonessential travel to West Maui – including Laihana, Napili, Ka'anapali and Kapalua – is discouraged at this time due to wildfire damage sustained in August 2023. If you do choose to travel to Maui, please be mindful as the community rebuilds. For more information and updates on Maui, visit the Hawaii Tourism Authority website.Picturesque coastlines with unique topography and diverse ecosystems not only make snorkeling one of the best things to do in Maui, but they also make the island one of the best places to snorkel and scuba dive in the U.S. There are three well-known snorkeling zones on and around the island, including the South Shore, Kaanapali and the Upper West. These areas include several of Maui's most popular snorkeling sites, such as the underwater reef at Molokini Crat...
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The Best Whale Watching in Maui
15Sep By adminNo Comments
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The Best Whale Watching in Maui

Note: Nonessential travel to West Maui – including Lahaina, Napili, Ka'anapali and Kapalua – is discouraged at this time due to wildfire damage sustained in August 2023. Though whale watching season is in winter and early spring, contact your chosen tour company to see if they will be offering tours this year. If you do choose to travel, be mindful as the community rebuilds. For more information and updates on Maui, visit the Hawaii Tourism Authority website.With humpback whales making their annual migration from Alaska back to Hawaii at the beginning of each year (roughly December to April), it's the perfect time to plan a trip to Maui to witness the beauty of these gigantic sea creatures. Whether you opt for a large boat, a small raft or something in between, you'll see some incredible ...
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