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Maui emergency chief quits in wake of warning siren controversy

Herman Andaya, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, resigned abruptly Thursday after he was leveled with significant criticism for his decision not to activate the island’s warning sirens when wildfires broke out on Aug. 8. Hawaii’s attorney general said that a private organization will be brought in to conduct an “impartial, independent review” of the wildfire response. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Source

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COVID hospitalizations up 60% as booster slated to arrive soon

COVID-19 hospitalizations rose about 60% in the first week of August compared to just a month ago, according to CDC data. With the new COVID booster likely to be rolled out as early as mid-September, medical experts are advising the public to get both their flu and COVID booster shots. Errol Barnett has more. Source

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Hurricane Hilary could be Southern California’s first tropical storm since 1939; Man returns to college thanks to “random acts of kindness” Source

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