Hawaii County bill to extend homeless fund advances

A majority of Hawaii County Council members support a bill that would extend the county’s Homeless and Housing Fund into 2029.
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Maui County experienced significantly above-average rainfall in August, largely due to Hurricane Lala. The storm caused an estimated $10 million in damages.
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Hurricane Nolo is currently located south of Hawaii island, causing rain and gusty winds. Forecasters expect the storm to move west without making a direct landfall.
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Hurricane Nolo remains a Category 2 storm south of Hawaiʻi Island with 105 mph winds. The system is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane by early Sunday.