Christie Wilson – ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ /author/christie-wilson/ ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ - Investigative Reporting Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:35:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Options Expanding For Displaced Maui Families Struggling To Find Housing /2023/12/options-expanding-for-displaced-maui-families-struggling-to-find-housing/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:05:44 +0000 /?p=1617185

A philanthropic partnership led by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is offering a direct leasing program and increased stipends for hosts.

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A philanthropic partnership led by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is offering a direct leasing program and increased stipends for hosts.

]]> Maui Senator: Lahaina Recovery Requires That ‘The Whole State Chips In’ /2023/12/maui-senator-lahaina-recovery-requires-that-the-whole-state-chips-in/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:56 +0000 /?p=1616379

Angus McKelvey lays out the proposals he’ll bring to the Legislature next session after a wildfire devastated his district.

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Angus McKelvey lays out the proposals he’ll bring to the Legislature next session after a wildfire devastated his district.

]]> Families Displaced By The Maui Fires Are Tired Of Shuffling Between Hotel Rooms /2023/12/families-displaced-by-the-maui-fires-are-tired-of-shuffling-between-hotel-rooms/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1614210

The American Red Cross says it is continuing to negotiate with hotel and condo properties to extend sheltering program contracts.

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The American Red Cross says it is continuing to negotiate with hotel and condo properties to extend sheltering program contracts.

]]> Caring For Lahaina’s Roadside Memorial Is An Act Of Love For Volunteers /2023/12/caring-for-lahainas-roadside-memorial-is-an-act-of-love-for-volunteers/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1613504

A small group of community members gathered Saturday to refresh the long row of white crosses honoring the 100 lives lost.

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A small group of community members gathered Saturday to refresh the long row of white crosses honoring the 100 lives lost.

]]> Maui Council Moves Swiftly On Tax Breaks To Provide Long-Term Rentals For Fire Survivors /2023/12/maui-council-moves-swiftly-on-tax-breaks-to-proivde-long-term-rentals-for-fire-survivors/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:34:35 +0000 /?p=1612607

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

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

]]> Maui Is Still Searching For Someone To Lead Its Emergency Management Agency /2023/12/maui-is-still-searching-for-someone-to-lead-its-emergency-management-agency/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1611791

With the expiration of interim administrator Darryl Oliveira's three-month contract, a selection committee is considering 15 candidates.

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With the expiration of interim administrator Darryl Oliveira's three-month contract, a selection committee is considering 15 candidates.

]]> EPA Completes Fire-Related Cleanup On Maui /2023/11/epa-completes-fire-related-cleanup-on-maui/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:48:52 +0000 /?p=1611402

Hazardous materials have been removed from Lahaina and Upcountry sites nearly three months after the fires.

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Hazardous materials have been removed from Lahaina and Upcountry sites nearly three months after the fires.

]]> First Major Rains Of Wet Season May Test Runoff Measures In Lahaina /2023/11/first-major-rains-of-wet-season-may-test-runoff-measures-in-lahaina/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1610703

County, state and federal agencies say steps have been taken to mitigate the threat of toxic runoff entering the ocean.

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County, state and federal agencies say steps have been taken to mitigate the threat of toxic runoff entering the ocean.

]]> Housing Shortage for Maui Fire Survivors Puts Focus On Short-Term Rentals /2023/11/housing-shortage-for-maui-fire-survivors-puts-focus-on-short-term-rentals/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1609652

UPDATE: Mayor Richard Bissen called for "shared sacrifice" but said a moratorium on vacation rentals would likely bring costly legal challenges and unintended consequences.

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UPDATE: Mayor Richard Bissen called for "shared sacrifice" but said a moratorium on vacation rentals would likely bring costly legal challenges and unintended consequences.

]]> New Maui Office Begins Navigating The ‘Complex Landscape Of Recovery’ /2023/11/new-maui-office-begins-navigating-the-complex-landscape-of-recovery/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1608169

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.

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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.

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