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Nearly a year after Maui wildfire disaster, Haiku community celebrates its first fire station
HAIKU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires approaches, the growing community of Haiku is closer to getting its first fire station.
Long-time Haiku resident and local reggae musician Marty Dread walked around the vacant lot on Maui’s North Shore on Thursday. He is excited knowing what it will become.
“My home is less than two miles from here, and knowing that a fire station would be closer to my neighborhood is really exciting for me because, you know, with the events of the last year, with fires and everything, I mean, I’m sure every one of my neighbors would be ecstatic to know that help is closer than Paia or Makawao, which is another add another 15-20 minutes,” he said.
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Currently, the closest fire station is in Paia, which about seven miles away.
“We’re happy to partner with the county and provide many millions of dollars to get this done,” said U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii.
“We’ve got a long way to go statewide, but particularly in Maui Nui to make sure we’re prepared for increasing wildfires.”
Schatz said he is close to securing about $16 million to build a nearly 8,000 square foot station on six-acres near Hana Highway and East Kuiaha Road.
The need for a station in the town of 9,000 people has been talked about for years.
Schatz said the growing population in Haiku, prevalence of wooden structures… and the high risk of wildfires underscore the urgent need for the new station.
“We think this can get done very quickly. Of course, the federal funding still has to be enacted. This is a subcommittee part of the process, but we’re reasonably confident that once we get the money into the county’s hands, that they’re going to move forward. It’s county property,” he said.
“They’ve been planning this for a number of years. Obviously, the urgency is way higher than it ever has been, given the wildfires that happened about a year ago in Maui.”
Total cost of the station is about $28 million. The county is covering the difference.
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Six of the best Hawaii holidays to book for 2024
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The tropical gem of America’s west coast, Hawaii offers holidaymakers a chance to experience the laid-back lifestyle, diverse landscapes and dynamic environment of isolated islands. Dubbed the ‘Aloha State’, its active volcanoes, sapphire seas and towering cliffs allow for a whole host of bucket-list adventures.
Worlds away from a beach holiday in Florida’s Miami or Fort Lauderdale on the mainland, the US’s 50th state invites visitors to don a Hawaiian shirt and head to a luau. The traditional Hawaiian parties with music, lei flower garlands and lessons in hula dancing are a must-try, whether travellers stay in a five-star hotel or a seafront hostel.
The archipelago of six main paradise islands in the Pacific Ocean has ancient, rugged landscapes and black and white sandy swathes. Each presents its own version of a Hawaiian holiday, from expeditions to waterfalls to relaxing beach hotspots.
Choose one to explore in-depth, or island hop around our top holiday picks for the full Hawaii experience.
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Kauai
![Lush green vegetation blankets the ‘Garden Island’](https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/05/24/17/wpc-coast-cottage-one-bedroom-oceanfront-1900_standard.png)
Kauai, the oldest of Hawaii’s islands, has an undeniable allure. Nicknamed the “Garden Island” thanks to the thriving jungle vegetation that blankets its surface, it’s no surprise Kauai is one of the wettest places on earth. The landscape is home to rainforests packed with rapid rivers and cascading waterfalls to rappel down or take to the sky to see the sights of Waimea Canyon on a helicopter tour.
Where to stay
The serenity of Kauai Island is best enjoyed during secluded stays on its tropical coastline. Waimea Plantation Cottages feature plantation-period furniture, tropical artwork and floral accents. The homes were built in the late 1880s but are now fully equipped with self-catering kitchens and a breezy lanai patio.
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Maui
![Take the Hana Highway to explore Maui](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/07/11/16/iStock-139379685.jpg)
Hawaii’s “Valley Island”, Maui is aptly named for its deep rock formations and dense gardens in ‘Iao Valley State Park. Home to Haleakala, an active volcano, 30 miles of golden coast and the waters of Ohe’o Gulch’s Seven Sacred Pools, the famous Hana Highway is the ultimate road through Maui’s tropics. Avid surfers can savour the taste of a Hawaiian poke bowl before riding the huge swells of Honolua Bay – some of the best waves in the world.
Where to stay
On the popular gold sands of Napili Bay, The Mauian is a slice of paradise with ocean views, poolside barbeques and shuffleboard courts. Spacious studios with floral accents, private lanais and full kitchens are designed in 1950s-style tropical architecture for laidback dining at your leisure.
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Hawaii Island
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Get a taste of small-scale Hawaiian city life on Hawaii Island, otherwise known as Big Island. The seaside town of Kailua-Kona, once home to Hawaiian royalty, is the primary western city of the Aloha State’s largest island, offering restaurants, nightlife and souvenir shops, while Hawaii Island’s Volcano National Park is known for hiking trails, dramatic vistas and two active volcanoes: Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.
Where to stay
In the thick of the Big Island’s rainforest 4,000ft above sea level, Volcano Village Lodges feature creature comforts, a fireplace and a hot tub within beamed walls. Garden waterfalls and koi ponds garnish the property, and in contrast to the active lava flow of Kīlauea just 15 minutes away, hotel itineraries promote relaxation on massage beds, lei making and hula classes.
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Oahu
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“The Gathering Place”, Oahu is home to the state capital of Honolulu and the majority of Hawaii’s cosmopolitan population. Here, visitors will find a fusion of cultures and indigenous traditions, a dynamic food scene with culinary hotspots in Chinatown, and historical landmarks such as Pearl Harbour and the Punchbowl Crater – a cemetery for American veterans on the site of an extinct volcano. Relax and decompress on the iconic Waikiki beach with a surf lesson or embrace the nightlife in the high-rises behind the sand.
Where to stay
Embassy Suites by Hilton in Kapolei offers spacious rooms with Hawaiian-inspired décor and a palm-lined rock pool. On the menu – free daily breakfasts and a sushi restaurant fuel laid-back adventures to the North Shore and Paradise Cove Luaus, both within an hour’s drive of the hotel.
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Lanai
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If utter seclusion, lava cliffs, pristine dive sites and pineapples are what draw you to Hawaii, Lanai’s mountain peaks and lively underwater scenery – complete with green turtles and a WWII shipwreck – is likely to fit the bill. From the Garden of the Gods’ red desertscape to the low-rise Lanai City, peace is practically promised to holidaymakers on Hawaii’s smallest inhabited island.
Where to stay
One of the island’s only hotels, direct beach access, dolphin sightings and jungle-themed interiors make this clifftop Four Seasons a special one. Add snorkelling coves, lagoon-style pools, koi ponds and a rooftop Nobu restaurant bursting with fresh seafood, and you have a glamorous slice of Hawaiian paradise.
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Molokai
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Hawaii’s fifth largest island, Molokai, is a landscape of cattle ranches, seacliffs and fine white sands like those on Papohaku Beach. Deemed the “Friendly Island”, this is where authentic Hawaiian culture and laidback living thrive – Molokai is known as the birthplace of hula after all. Hike the island’s Kalaupapa Peninsula for must-see views of the Kalaupapa National Historical Park, the isolated former leper colony on Molokai’s northern cliffside.
Where to stay
To escape to serenity, Hotel Moloka’i on Kamiloloa Beach is a Polynesian-style village of breezy bungalows and sea view pools on Hawaii’s only barrier reef.
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Fast-moving brush fire spreads on Hawaii's Kauai Island, prompting evacuations
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The fire, which broke out Monday, has burned about 1,000 acres, officials said.
A fast-moving brush fire on the island of Kauai has triggered evacuations on the west side of the island.
The fire broke out before noon on Monday and has burned approximately 1,000 acres, officials said.
“Area residents in Kaumakani are advised to evacuate the area immediately due to a fast-moving brush fire,” the Kauai Fire Department said.
A photo taken by Seth Womble from the Big Save Market in Eleele, Kauai, shows a helicopter fighting a wildfire on the island on July 15, 2024.
Seth Womble
Seth Womble and his wife, Meg, told ABC News they had evacuated their home in Hanapepe Heights on Monday afternoon. They have since returned, he said.
“We are home now and grateful that our neighborhood is in good shape,” Womble said. “It was very close.”
Multiple structures are being threatened, officials said, adding that power lines in the area have been de-energized. Sections of Kaumuali‘i Highway were closed to traffic on Monday night, officials said.
Paulette Morrissey Peterson, who lives in Hanapepe, told ABC News: “We’ve not returned yet, the fire is still smoldering, it’s still fairly windy so we took our packed cars, three kids and dog, and left until the smoke clears.”
“Hopefully, the wind doesn’t shift,” Peterson said.
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