The iconic Old Lahaina Luau and other businesses that didn't burn are beginning to reopen, bringing back jobs and signaling the town is beginning to recover.

Critics question the proposed election process for the new agency officials.

The mainland contractor overseeing the work doesn't have to reveal who is getting hired even though it's a taxpayer-funded job.

Update: The SBA will accept disaster loan applications up to Jan. 25 without requiring additional documentation.

Mayor Richard Bissen hopes the owners of vacation rentals agree to take part in the "shared sacrifice" of the recovery.

It's not just the risk of volcanic eruption that is driving insurers from the market and costs up for the rest of us.

Recommendations include business loan forgiveness, enhanced childcare and worker training.

The county is seeking staff and nearly $21 million for the Office of Recovery, while getting advice from other communities that were devastated by wildfires.

Local business and civic leaders made the rounds of key federal agencies this week in an effort to get more money and better policy decisions for Maui fire relief.

The county is accelerating the timeline for visitors and others to return to the island's west side following the Aug. 8 fires.