There were highs and lows managing multiple programs in a place historically skeptical of the federal government, but overall his agency's work has been well received.

A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.

Sea level rise, permitting and a push for restoration of a buried historic site and wetlands make it challenging.

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the County Council approve the mayor's proposal, with some tweaks, despite concerns that it will wreak economic havoc.

Ua ʻāpono nā koho pāloka mai ke kalana ma Novemapa o ka makahiki 2022 i ke kōkua ʻana o nā keʻena hou i ka pōpilikia hoʻolako hale a me ka mālama pono ʻana i nā kumuwaiwai ʻōiwi. 

The ruling likely will result in the estimated 400,000 tons of fire debris and ash staying much longer than expected in the temporary dump site at Olowalu.

The county is compiling public input to help prioritize fire recovery projects and programs for disaster funding.

The county's leadership on Thursday detailed actions its taken to deal with a fast-moving blaze, a stark contrast to what occurred on Aug. 8.

Richard Mitchell says he knows the importance of a roof over people's heads having lived in public housing as a child.

The restoration of sewer and water lines is coming along while most residential lots and many commercial properties have been cleared.