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Ongoing coverage of the 2023 wildfires that destroyed much of Lahaina and burned for weeks in Upcountry Maui. We are closely following the fires’ aftermath including efforts to rebuild and consequences for the entire state.
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Heavy Asian and Latino populations, a large number of residents born overseas and fewer Native Hawaiians than elsewhere gave the historic town a distinct profile, a new report shows.
Courtesy: Lahaina Jodo MissionThe Hawaii senator says the funding needs caused by the Lahaina wildfires remain “enormous.”
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 extra month of the feds picking up the tab will save the state a significant amount of money as lawmakers figure out next year’s budget.
The matter stems from a dispute between Mayor Richard Bissen and the County Council over his nominations to the volunteer boards.
Komar Maui Properties says it will give the county enough land to handle all 400,000 cubic yards of fire ash and debris, but the county said it needs it all.
A wetter-than-expected winter combined with an impending dry summer spells a risky few months for fire in Hawaii.
Newly formed East Maui Water Authority faces resistance from ‘overt and behind the scenes methods.’
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.
After months of battling red tape, Ohana Hope Village has opened its doors and can house about 500 people.
The voter-created department officially launched in mid-2022 to increase food production across the county.