Going Home To Lahaina Won’t Happen Anytime Soon For Many Fire Victims
Clearing toxic debris from the fires is a complex task that makes even getting back to survey destroyed structures a complicated process.
Maui’s Fire And Winds Also Took A Toll On Farmers And Ranchers
The state’s ag industry mobilized to provide aid and the state bought feed, but ranchers need rain to grow grass soon.
Polihale Park Is Poised For A $4.3 Million Makeover
The remote park that is the site of Native Hawaiian burials and a popular camping spot has suffered years of neglect.
Lahaina Was A Wakeup Call, But Forecasters Say Above Normal Fire Risk Remains
Self-preservation backed up by stringent building codes can significantly limit the potential for fire damage.
Toxic Debris From The Lahaina Fire Will Be Shipped To The Mainland
The contaminated waste includes a unique Hawaii building material made of sugarcane fiber and termite poison.
Race Underway To Glue Down The Lahaina Fire’s Toxic Ash Before Rains Wash It Into The Ocean
Residents are also trying to safeguard Upcountry homes from the increased chance of dangerous mudslides.
Feral Pigs Are Increasingly Running Wild In Some Oahu Neighborhoods
Pig hunters are becoming the de facto first responders for residents who feel threatened by growing herds.
Thousands Of Hawaii Classrooms Lack AC. The DOE Won’t Say Which Ones
Teachers say they are frustrated by a lack of transparency about how many units need to be installed and where.
Congressmen Are Still Waiting For Answers On Wespac’s ‘Misspent’ Federal Money
They want to know how Wespac will be held accountable for previous, “misspent” funds and for its spending going forward.
King Tide Leads To New Release Of Partially Treated Wastewater Near Pearl Harbor
The military said water in the area remained safe to use but warned another discharge may occur as ocean conditions persist.