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1,100 Pieces Of Testimony Against A Bill Went Missing For Days. The Bill Passed And Then The Opponents’ Letters Showed Up Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

1,100 Pieces Of Testimony Against A Bill Went Missing For Days. The Bill Passed And Then The Opponents’ Letters Showed Up

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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 Courtesy Apo, Reck & Kusachi

The Most Detailed Account So Far Of The Lahaina Fire Points To One Termite-Damaged Utility Pole

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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.

Key House Committee Approves Bill To Charge HECO Customers To Mitigate Wildfire Risk Cammy Clark

Key House Committee Approves Bill To Charge HECO Customers To Mitigate Wildfire Risk

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Hawaiian Electric Co. executives want an extra fee of up to 5% added to electric bills to develop and implement a wildfire prevention plan.

Your Electric Bill Could Be Going Up To Help Pay For Wildfire Prevention Measures Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Your Electric Bill Could Be Going Up To Help Pay For Wildfire Prevention Measures

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Hawaii lawmakers are considering a new fee to help HECO's fire-fighting plan but there was strong testimony against it.

A Number Of Investigations Have Been Launched Into The Maui Fires. Here’s Where They’re At Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

A Number Of Investigations Have Been Launched Into The Maui Fires. Here’s Where They’re At

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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.

Maui Wildfire Cases Will Stay In Maui State Court Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Wildfire Cases Will Stay In Maui State Court

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

Federal Judge Hears Arguments Over Whether Lahaina Fire Cases Should Stay With Maui Courts Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Federal Judge Hears Arguments Over Whether Lahaina Fire Cases Should Stay With Maui Courts

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

Who Will Pay For Maui Fire Property Damage? Look For A ‘Fund 2’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Who Will Pay For Maui Fire Property Damage? Look For A ‘Fund 2’

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Hawaiian Electric Industries' president and chief executive has said the company may look at "shareholder contributions" and new fees on customers to help cover claims.

Hawaiian Electric Says It Is Financially Stable Despite Maui Wildfire Costs Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Electric Says It Is Financially Stable Despite Maui Wildfire Costs

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The company spent $138.4 million on wildfire-related expenses in 2023, including $34.9 million in legal fees.  

Insurance Company Led By HECO Board Chair Is Suing His Own Utility Over The Maui Fires David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Insurance Company Led By HECO Board Chair Is Suing His Own Utility Over The Maui Fires

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Timothy Johns has recused himself from some HECO decisions, as an activist shareholder calls for overhauling HECO's board.