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Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hawai‘i's Ready Keiki to open 50 public pre-K classrooms, adding over 1,000 new seats
Ready Keiki to add 1,000 preschool seats in major US education expansion. (AI Image) In a significant development for early childhood education in the US, Hawai'i has announced the next phase of its Ready Keiki initiative, which includes the opening of 50 new public pre-kindergarten classrooms across the state over the next two years. The move is expected to add over 1,000 new preschool seats, bringing the total number of public pre-K seats in Hawai'i to more than 2,700 by August 2026. The expansion was announced on June 18, 2025, by Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke at Kalihi Elementary School, alongside officials from the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL), the Hawai'i Department of Education, and Ready Keiki partners. As reported by the Maui Now, Lt. Gov. Luke emphasized the initiative's long-term goal of providing universal access to pre-K education in Hawai'i by 2032. Major classroom expansion to serve diverse communities Of the 50 classrooms planned, 25 are set to open for the 2025–2026 school year. According to the Maui Now, this expansion will serve approximately 1,000 children aged 3 and 4, with each classroom accommodating up to 20 students. The initiative prioritizes children from underserved communities, including those in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or from families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Special attention is also being given to dual-language learners and children eligible for special education services under IDEA. The rollout emphasizes geographic and social equity. As reported by the Maui Now, 21 of the 25 new classrooms will open at Title I schools, and several will be located in rural communities across O'ahu and on neighbor islands. Two Hawaiian language immersion classrooms will open at Hana High & Elementary on Maui and Hau'ula Elementary on O'ahu, highlighting the state's commitment to cultural and linguistic preservation. Strategic growth and cost-effective execution The new phase marks a significant milestone, with the opening of EOEL's 100th classroom. Yuuko Arikawa-Cross, director of EOEL, called this expansion 'a transformative moment for early learning in Hawai'i' as quoted by the Maui Now. She noted that the program now includes 117 classrooms across 89 locations. The state has managed this growth with notable fiscal discipline. According to the Maui Now, classroom renovations were completed well below budget, averaging between $291,000 and $320,000 per site—substantially less than the projected $1 million per classroom. New sites to launch across multiple islands The 25 classrooms opening in August 2025 will be spread across Maui, Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i, and O'ahu. Notable additions include Kaumuali'i Elementary, which will bring public pre-K access to over half of Kaua'i's elementary campuses, and Barbers Point Elementary, which will house Kapolei's first public preschool classroom. Applications for the EOEL Public Pre-Kindergarten Program are open and accepted on a rolling basis at For more information, families can contact EOEL at (808) 784-5350. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
16-06-2025
- Climate
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii's Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
A fast-moving brush fire has forced the evacuation of over 100 homes on the Hawaii island of Maui, about 60 miles from the scene of a devastating fire two years ago that killed more than 100 people in the tourist community of Lahaina. The fire that started Sunday is on the opposite side of the island, in a sparsely populated area with land set aside for Native Hawaiians Here's what we know about the fire so far: The Kahikinui brush fire grew to 500 acres (202 hectares) on Sunday night, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said. Authorities conducted door-to-door evacuations and part of a highway was closed. No injuries or structural damage had been reported. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen signed Emergency Proclamations that activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy resources as needed to aid in fire suppression and protect public safety, and authorizing the county to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a high school gymnasium. Compared to the tourism draw of Lahaina, Kahikinui is less populated and developed. It was used for cattle ranching for many years and is a few miles from the Kahikinui State Forest Reserve, a conservation area The Kahikinui Kuleana Homestead Program created 104 lots and homesteaders accepted leases of 10 to 20 acres each as of 2011, according to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. The Kahikinui brush fire is in southeastern Maui, while Lahaina, the site of a massive inferno in 2023, is on the western side of the island, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) away. The Lahaina fire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage. Crews also are battling wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, around the Great Basin, in California and the Rockies. Forecasters with the National Weather Service and federal land managers have warned in recent weeks that fire danger is escalating in many places amid rising daytime temperatures and single-digit humidity levels. The risks won't start to wane — at least in the southwestern U.S. — until the monsoon starts to kick in, bringing much needed rain. In southern New Mexico, a wildfire ballooned to nearly 30 square miles over the weekend in the Gila National Forest. The flames forced the evacuations of homes that dot the mountains north of Silver City, blocked access to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and prompted air quality warnings as smoke drifted north. Campgrounds and access points to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail also were closed. In Oregon, several dozen homes in Wasco County were destroyed by a fire that started last Wednesday. Some evacuations remained in place, but fire managers said Monday that the threat to structures had diminished. So far this year, the nation has seen double the number of fires as last year but the acreage is less, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. More than 2,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel were currently assigned to 15 large wildfires across the country.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Breaking News Live Updates: Death toll rises to 150 in Nigeria's Benue village attack
23:46 (IST) Jun 16 A fast-moving brush fire on the Hawaiian island of Maui has forced the evacuation of over 100 homes since it began on Sunday. The fire, located in the sparsely populated Kahikinui area on the southeastern side of the island—approximately 60 miles from the devastating 2023 Lahaina fire—had grown to about 500 acres by Sunday night. No injuries or structural damage have been reported. Lt Gov Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen have signed emergency proclamations, activating the Hawaii National Guard to aid in fire suppression and authorising access to federal assistance. The American Red Cross has opened a shelter. The Kahikinui area, distinct from the heavily touristed Lahaina, features land designated for Native Hawaiians under the Kahikinui Kuleana Homestead Program, which provides homestead lots for self-sufficient living, often on unimproved land. The 2023 Lahaina fire, caused by re-energised downed power lines and exacerbated by severe winds, killed over 100 people. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to burn across the American West, including in the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, California, and the Rockies. Fire danger is escalating due to rising temperatures and low humidity, with forecasters warning that risks will persist until monsoon rains arrive. In southern New Mexico, a wildfire in the Gila National Forest has expanded to nearly 30 square miles, forcing evacuations and closing access to national monuments and trails. Oregon has also seen dozens of homes destroyed by a fire that started last Wednesday. Despite a double number of fires nationwide compared to last year, the total acreage burned remains less, with over 2,700 firefighters currently deployed.
Hamilton Spectator
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii's Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
HONOLULU (AP) — Firefighters have evacuated at least 105 homes in Hawaii's Maui County following a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds, fire officials said. The Kahikinui brush fire grew to 500 acres (202 hectares) on Sunday night, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said. Authorities conducted door-to-door evacuations and part of a highway was closed. No injuries or structural damage had been reported. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen signed Emergency Proclamations that activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy resources as need to aid in fire suppression and protect public safety, and authorizing the county to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a high school gymnasium. The Kahikinui brush fire is in East Maui, while Lahaina, the site of a massive inferno in 2023, is on the western side of the island, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometers). The Lahaina fire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and causded an estimated $5.5 billion in damage. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii's Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
HONOLULU (AP) — Firefighters have evacuated at least 105 homes in Hawaii's Maui County following a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds, fire officials said. The Kahikinui brush fire grew to 500 acres (202 hectares) on Sunday night, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said. Authorities conducted door-to-door evacuations and part of a highway was closed. No injuries or structural damage had been reported. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen signed Emergency Proclamations that activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy resources as need to aid in fire suppression and protect public safety, and authorizing the county to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a high school gymnasium. The Kahikinui brush fire is in East Maui, while Lahaina, the site of a massive inferno in 2023, is on the western side of the island, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometers). The Lahaina fire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and causded an estimated $5.5 billion in damage.
