WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — An attempt to recall Maui Mayor Mike Victorino has failed after organizers didn’t collect the minimum number of signatures needed, The Maui News reported.
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Gov. David Ige of Hawaii on Tuesday declared a state of emergency citing “extensive damage” across the state following torrential rain and flooding that prompted evacuations orders on the islands of Maui and Oahu and damaged at least a half dozen homes. The declaration, Mr. Ige said, would make state funds quickly available for those in need. Weather concerns hovered over the state overnight. A flood advisory was in effect until 2 a.m. Wednesday.
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