Officially, all of Maui, except for the burn zone in Lahaina, has been open for business since November 2023. But arrivals in the first half of 2024 were down roughly 25% year over the year according to the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
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Last known intact U.S. slave ship is too ‘broken’ and should stay underwater, report recommends
That key historical evidence in the Clotilda’s remains includes the lower hull where the enslaved Africans were held in captivity.
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Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say
On Friday, a fire near the Portland suburb of Oregon City led authorities to close part of a state highway and issue Level 3 ‘go now’ evacuation orders along part of the route.
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Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt
Police body camera videos, released in response to a public records request, show frustration among local law enforcement at how Thomas Matthew Crooks – whom police had flagged as suspicious before the shooting – managed to slip away from their view.
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Climate groups aren’t going to stop talking about Project 2025
Advocates say they’ll continue to cite the Heritage Foundation’s conservative playbook, which Donald Trump has denounced, as reason to fear his reelection.
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Debby bringing heavy rain, flooding, possible tornadoes northeast
Debby’s final chapter involves moving north and northeast from the Carolinas at a faster clip.
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A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Tornadoes spawned by Debby have leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person.
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Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here’s what to know
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been up there since early June. Their planned 8-day mission is at the 2-month mark and could possibly surpass 8 months.
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Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Three sold-out concerts were canceled Wednesday in Austria because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe.
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Harris and Walz show their support for UAW members at union hall in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, spoke to about 100 United Auto Worker on Thursday.