John Pritchett: Missed Opportunities
Despite years of studies and debate over managing the risk from wildfires, government officials still neglected the opportunities to put money or programs in place to address the growing problem.
Catherine Toth Fox: ‘This Is About Giving Students A Voice’ To Help Their Community
Pearl Harbor Elementary School students demonstrate confidence, maturity and empathy in their Maui wildfire relief efforts.
Neal Milner: The Hard Choices Ahead For Lahaina
Whose vision will shape the town’s new form and how fast should it happen?
Naka Nathaniel: The Hard Lessons We Have Learned From Hilo And Kauai
Many families can’t afford the time it will take to rebuild the Maui economy.
Empathy Emerges Amidst The Ashes Of The Maui Wildfires
In any disaster, the best and worst of human tendencies emerge.
Denby Fawcett: Show Respect For Lahaina By Restoring Its Once Lush Wetlands
It is too early to focus on rebuilding, but cultural advocates already see an opportunity to return to a Lahaina of the past.
Danny De Gracia: Quitting Is Easy, But The Job Is About Fixing What Is Broken
Peacetime training processes should help expose organizational weaknesses.
Understanding The Weather Forecasts That Preceded The Maui Wildfires
The meteorological conditions that caused the ongoing tragedy were complex.
Jonathan Okamura: Lahaina’s History Of Labor Activism Should Be Remembered
Government, business and community leaders need to prioritize workers in restoration plans.
John Pritchett: Flock Of Lawyers
Within days of the start of the Maui wildfires, attorneys in Honolulu and California filed a class action suit against Hawaiian Electric on behalf of victims and survivors.