From the middle east. 2 american hostages have reportedly been freed by hamas. As gaza is awaiting much needed relief supplies. Plus, a strike is tentatively off the table. We will go live in San Francisco for the details on the deal. That was just reached between teachers and the School District. And a group of east bay students honoring a mentor taken too soon by taking home the top prize in a local competition. Station. 2. Thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news at 2. Im Justine Waldman and we have learned that those hostages who are now free are a mother and daughter from the chicago area. Meantime, conditions in gaza are getting worse as President Biden is calling on congress to approve 14 billion dollars in military aid for israel. Reporter chip yost has the latest. In the chicago area, there is relief just last week. Loved ones were pleading for the safe return of judith run and her 18 yearold daughter natalie, who had been taken hostage by Hamas Terrorists while they were
The head of Hawaiian Electric told house lawmakers the cause of the wildfire that spread has not been determined pinpointing because it could take several months to more than a year. She pledged cooperation of multiple ongoing investigations into what exactly happened. Energy and commerce subcommittee hearing is just over two hours. [background noises] [background noises] before we get started went to take a brief moment of point of personal privilege and the cardinal nooses mind is an article about virginias connection with hawaii and its history. Some of which is good some is not one of the interesting points as a congressman from the ninth district of virginia at the district that currently represent a democrat but the name oftl jennings was the only virginian to vote for hawaiian statehood. Until we are kind of a proud of that our section of the state is little different than other of the state sometimes good sometimes bad but mostly good with that being said vulvar gas would pleas
I want to take a moment of personal privilege. It is an article about hawaii and its history, some is good and some is not. The ninth district in virginia currently represent jennings was the only printing to vote so were kind of proud of that, its a little different than the rest of the state, sometimes good, sometimes bad but mostly good. Please take your seats. The subcommittee to order and i now recognize myself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. August 7 and eighth, a series of the out of maui and hawaii, including one that devastated the town of lahaina on the west coast of maui. When electric came in to dispute facts surrounding this event, one thing is important, its catastrophic to the state of hawaii and we must make every effort to be vigilant and prevent a similar disaster from striking again. Lahaina fire took at least 97 lives and burned thousands of acres cost billions and damage, destroyed landmarks. I am saddened to hear the stories of those who survived awaiti
Making sure that people have access to ibf. Other senators also weighed in on the topic. [ applause ]. Jamie, lieutenant governor, speaker, Senate President , colleagues, governors, mayors, consul generals, cj, there is, cabinet members who have been so wonderful, state leaders, and all the people of hawaii, alone. Aloha. Fires swept through maui. I would like to take a moment to honor the memory of those that we lost that day. Please join me in a moment of silence to honor them. I want to express heartfelt actions to everyone that has survived this tragedy, and the families impacted over the last 5. 5 months. People have been so great in the face of tough times. I respect those that have pressed us to do more, to help those in need. It has been an extraordinary and humbling . Variance to serve as your governor over the past year. Jamie and i are deep grateful for your support and encouragement. Today, we reported that although we have faced great challenges, and has suffered an even g
Making sure that people have access to ibf. Other senators also weighed in on the topic. [ applause ]. Jamie, lieutenant governor, speaker, Senate President , colleagues, governors, mayors, consul generals, cj, there is, cabinet members who have been so wonderful, state leaders, and all the people of hawaii, alone. Aloha. Fires swept through maui. I would like to take a moment to honor the memory of those that we lost that day. Please join me in a moment of silence to honor them. I want to express heartfelt actions to everyone that has survived this tragedy, and the families impacted over the last 5. 5 months. People have been so great in the face of tough times. I respect those that have pressed us to do more, to help those in need. It has been an extraordinary and humbling . Variance to serve as your governor over the past year. Jamie and i are deep grateful for your support and encouragement. Today, we reported that although we have faced great challenges, and has suffered an even g