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Maui town ravaged by fire will 'rise again,' Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Friday that what's rebuilt from the ashes of the devastating wildfires on Maui will be determined by the people.“Lahaina will rise again,” Green said during a livestreamed evening address from Honolulu. The seaside town will be rebuilt as a living memorial to those lost — a number that increased by three on Friday to 114 — while preserving and protecting Native Hawaiian culture, he said.His wife, Jaime Kanani Green, stood next to him and cried as she described Lahaina as a vibrant community rich in history and culture.“Tragically it took less than a single day for us to lose Lahaina in the deadliest fire our country has seen in more than a century," she said.Native Hawaiians and others from Lahaina said earlier Friday they worry Hawaii's governor is moving too quickly to rebuild what was lost while the grief is still raw.“The fire occurred only 10 days ago, and many people are still in shock and mourning,” Tiare Lawrence, who grew u...

Airfare is finally cheaper, but you may want to book soon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – If you've been patiently waiting for the time to buy a plane ticket you may not want to wait much longer to book a flight.Travel app Hopper said in an Aug. 8 release that the average ticket for a domestic flight was $257, 11% less than the same time last year, and, notably, less than it was at this time in 2019.In July, the airline fare index fell 8.1% over the previous month, a fourth straight month of decline, according to the Consumer Price Index Summary released in August. Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll need to apply for ‘authorization’ starting in 2024 It's welcome news for travelers who saw airfare prices skyrocket last summer.The end-of-summer window won't last forever, however.Hopper expects the average fare to be around $267 in August and remain steady through mid-September, after which plane tickets will start to creep up in price. It's worth noting that the average takes into account all flights — there are always some that are cheap and others that aren'...

Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall along Mexico's Baja coast, speeding toward California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP/KTLA/KSWB) — Hilary, after being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday morning as concerns mounted over the storm causing what could be deadly flash flooding in the border city of Tijuana, Southern California and places as far north as Idaho that rarely get such heavy rain.Hilary hit the coast in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles south of Ensenada.The storm has already caused flooding in places across Mexico’s arid peninsula and threatens to unleash torrential rains on mudslide-prone Tijuana, where many improvised houses cling to steep hillsides just south of the U.S. border.Forecasters warned the storm could cause extreme flooding, mudslides and even tornadoes. Parts of the U.S. Southwest could be hit with once-in-a-century rains and there is a good chance Hilary could break all-time records as the wettest known tropical cyclone to douse Nevada, Oregon and Idaho.As of 11 a.m. Pacific time, Hilary was located about 215 m...

Jet ski collision on Decker Lake prompts STAR Flight response

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) —  Several agencies responded Sunday to a collision between two jet skis on Decker Lake, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS said the call for the crash, which involved 2 jet skis, 4 adults and 1 child, came in at 1:15 p.m.According to officials, at least two people were injured as a result of the crash.At 1:45 p.m., ATCEMS said one patient was still in the water but was with a rescue swimmer.ATCEMS, Austin Fire Department and Travis County STAR Flight all responded to the incident.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more information.

Soaking in the last of summer at the Altamont Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With summer winding down and school starting for many students within the next few weeks, thousands decided to make a few more summer memories at the Altamont Fair’s closing weekend.Pat Canady is a former Board Member and has been volunteering at the fair for 40 years. She said the fair helps to make memories. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We introduce children to animals, poultry, entertainment, and agriculture,” she said. “So that gives us an opportunity to really share our passion for all of those things with all of the families in the community.”In July, the fairgrounds welcomed a brand new Ferris Wheel that is over 100 feet high and took five tractor-trailers just to deliver.“It was delivered from Italy; they put it up once at their facility,” Canady said. “ And it’s her debut at the Altamont Fair.”Vina and Ralph Kennison decided to come back to the fair after six years, and they said they were...

Can affluence and affordable housing coexist in Colorado’s Rockies?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

By Talmon Joseph Smith, The New York TimesIn the recreation-fueled, amenity-rich economy of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain region, there are two peak seasons: summer, with its rafting, hiking, fishing and biking, and the cold months filled with skiing and other winter activities.And then there is “mud season” — a liminal moment in spring when the alpine environment, slowly then suddenly, begins to thaw and only a trickle of tourists linger.It’s a period that workers in other places might bemoan. But for much of the financially stretched workforce serving the assemblage of idyllic mountain towns across the state, a brief drop-off in business this spring was a respite.During a slow shift on a 51-degree day at the Blue Stag Saloon — a nook on Main Street in the vacation hub of Breckenridge — Michelle Badger, a veteran server, half-joked with her co-workers that “this winter was hell.”Crowds were larger than ever. And workers in the old Gold Rush town still enjoy the highs of the...

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives: are you prepared?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

As Tropical Storm Hilary hits Southern California, officials are urging Californians to be prepared for a number of scenarios, most notably power outages and evacuations.According to Red Cross Los Angeles Chief Operating Officer Gerald Thomas, trained responders are actively planning recovery efforts and have opened several shelters in Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, plus partner shelters that have opened in Los Angeles County. “It’s not too late...to take this storm seriously,” Thomas said. “You want to have a kit; you want to have a plan and you want to make sure you stay informed.” The kit, Thomas said, should contain at least one gallon of water per person in the household per day. Additionally, flashlights, batteries and nonperishable food are recommended items to put in the evacuation kit. “If you’re going to evacuate, you want to make sure you take items that will help make your little ones or furry friends comfortable,” he said. “[That could b...

1 dead, many structures lost as wildfire threat grows in Washington state, officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

(CNN) — Two wildfires in Spokane County, Washington have burned more than 20,000 acres and left at least one person dead, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.As of Sunday morning, the Oregon Road Fire has burned more than 9,200 acres and the Gray Fire has burned more than 10,800 acres, the department said. Both fires have been burning since Friday and are at 0% containment. Portions of both areas remain under evacuation orders and alerts.The Gray Fire, which resulted in one casualty, is burning near the area of Medical Lake and Four Lakes. The department says it “does not appear there will be more fire growth” in those areas, though it warned hazards within the burned areas remain.“Problematic weather” on Saturday hindered firefighting efforts for the Gray Fire, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said.The fire caused two medical facilities to shelter in place, and some residents were asked to evacuate.The blaze damaged at least 185 str...

Man killed in Hyattsville hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

A man is dead in Hyattsville, Maryland, after a pedestrian hit-and-run collision, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.Officers responded to the 2000 block of University Boulevard around 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning, where they found a man unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.A police spokeswoman told WTOP that it is not clear exactly how long the victim had been in the roadway at the time responding officers arrived.The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision. Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact them at @PGCrimeSolvers or by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS.Below is a map of the approximate area where the victim was found: Source

USA Basketball pulls off big rally, Edwards scores 34 and Americans top Germany 99-91

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:50 GMT

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — USA Basketball dug deep to head to the World Cup with an unbeaten exhibition record.Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton each added 16 and the U.S. rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Germany 99-91 on Sunday night in its final tuneup game before heading to the Philippines for the World Cup.An 18-0 run in the final minutes saved the Americans, who finished the exhibition season 5-0.Franz Wagner scored 17 points for Germany, which got 16 points and 10 assists from Dennis Schroder, and 14 points from Moritz Wagner. It became the first team this summer to take more than a four-point lead on the U.S. but couldn’t finish the win off.Moritz Wagner’s 3-pointer with 6:58 left put Germany up 86-77. The Germans missed their next eight shots — and the Americans scored the game’s next 18 points.The U.S. team has been together for only 2 1/2 weeks yet has had very little trouble clicking to t...