Stewart Yerton – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/author/stewartyerton/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:44:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 1,100 Pieces Of Testimony Against A Bill Went Missing For Days. The Bill Passed And Then The Opponents’ Letters Showed Up https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/1100-pieces-of-testimony-against-a-bill-went-missing-for-days-the-bill-passed-and-then-it-showed-up/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1641159

Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims came out strongly against a bill that could allow HECO to impose a new fee on customers to help prevent wildfires.

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Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims came out strongly against a bill that could allow HECO to impose a new fee on customers to help prevent wildfires.

]]> The Most Detailed Account So Far Of The Lahaina Fire Points To One Termite-Damaged Utility Pole https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/the-most-detailed-account-so-far-of-the-lahaina-fire-points-to-one-termite-damaged-utility-pole/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640584

While the public awaits Maui County's official report on the cause of the fire, lawyers for victims and insurers say Pole 7A set off a cascade of events that led to a wall of flame.

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While the public awaits Maui County's official report on the cause of the fire, lawyers for victims and insurers say Pole 7A set off a cascade of events that led to a wall of flame.

]]> Lawmakers Want Utility Regulators To Conduct Their Own Fire Probe https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/lawmakers-want-utility-regulators-to-conduct-their-own-fire-probe/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:41:57 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1638141

Some legislators want an independent investigation because the state and Maui County are both involved in litigation over the August fires.

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Some legislators want an independent investigation because the state and Maui County are both involved in litigation over the August fires.

]]> A Number Of Investigations Have Been Launched Into The Maui Fires. Here’s Where They’re At https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/a-number-of-investigations-have-been-launched-into-the-maui-fires-heres-where-theyre-at/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1637741

A long-awaited official cause for the Lahaina fire is being left to Maui County to determine, with help from the federal ATF.

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A long-awaited official cause for the Lahaina fire is being left to Maui County to determine, with help from the federal ATF.

]]> Lawmakers Advance Bill To Stabilize Soaring Insurance Costs For Condo Owners https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/lawmakers-advance-bill-to-stabilize-soaring-insurance-costs-for-condo-owners/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1636814

The measure would expand the power of Hawaii's "insurers of last resort."

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The measure would expand the power of Hawaii's "insurers of last resort."

]]> Lahaina Wildfire Victims Fund Has 17 Applicants So Far https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/lahaina-wildfire-victims-fund-has-17-applicants-so-far/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1635575

It's still not clear how much information about the fund or its applicants will be made public although settlements will be filed in court.

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It's still not clear how much information about the fund or its applicants will be made public although settlements will be filed in court.

]]> Maui Wildfire Cases Will Stay In Maui State Court https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/maui-wildfire-cases-will-stay-in-maui-state-court/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:42:29 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1635183

Hawaiian Electric Industries on Monday lost its bid to remove the cases to federal court.

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Hawaiian Electric Industries on Monday lost its bid to remove the cases to federal court.

]]> This State Agency Transformed Kakaako. Should It Do The Same For Lahaina? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/this-state-agency-transformed-kakaako-should-it-do-the-same-for-lahaina/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1634557

The Hawaii Senate unanimously passed a bill to turn over much of West Maui to the Hawaii Community Development Authority, despite growing opposition to the idea.

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The Hawaii Senate unanimously passed a bill to turn over much of West Maui to the Hawaii Community Development Authority, despite growing opposition to the idea.

]]> Federal Judge Hears Arguments Over Whether Lahaina Fire Cases Should Stay With Maui Courts https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/federal-judge-hears-arguments-over-whether-lahaina-fire-cases-should-stay-with-maui-courts/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:27:41 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1634259

The venue for dozens of wildfire lawsuits could be determined as soon as Monday.

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The venue for dozens of wildfire lawsuits could be determined as soon as Monday.

]]> Maui Fires: Money For Victims, Housing For Survivors Are Hawaii Governor’s Priorities https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/maui-fires-money-for-victims-housing-for-survivors-are-hawaii-governors-priorities/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:31:04 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1632451

Gov. Josh Green renewed threats of a moratorium on vacation rentals in West Maui, citing a need for 850 long-term rentals.

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Gov. Josh Green renewed threats of a moratorium on vacation rentals in West Maui, citing a need for 850 long-term rentals.

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