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Maui Judge Tries To Clear The Path To A Settlement Of Billion-Dollar Wildfire Cases Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Judge Tries To Clear The Path To A Settlement Of Billion-Dollar Wildfire Cases

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Judge Peter Cahill issued an order Friday requiring all sides to talk next month after defendant Hawaiian Electric Industries joined plaintiffs in asking him to step in.

Kauai Wildfire Shows How Other Hawaii Power Safety Shutoffs Might Work David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Kauai Wildfire Shows How Other Hawaii Power Safety Shutoffs Might Work

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It’s a learning experience for the utilities and the communities they serve as emergency plans are developed.

Report: Growing Number Of Maui County Residents Are ‘Barely Surviving’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Report: Growing Number Of Maui County Residents Are ‘Barely Surviving’

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The Aug. 8 fires had a significant financial impact across Maui, and a majority of people surveyed say they are more worried than hopeful about their future in Hawaii.

This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council Courtesy: Tom Cook and Kelly King

This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council

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The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it’s an election issue.

HECO Joins With Wildfire Plaintiffs In Asking Maui Judge To Help Break Settlement Logjam Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

HECO Joins With Wildfire Plaintiffs In Asking Maui Judge To Help Break Settlement Logjam

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Letters to judge show rare common ground between opposing parties.

Naka Nathaniel: Stories Told Days Before The Maui Fires Take On A Special Resonance Now Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: Stories Told Days Before The Maui Fires Take On A Special Resonance Now

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Five storytellers took the stage on Aug. 3 having no idea, like the rest of us, of what was about to happen to the island they celebrated.

Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis

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

Maui Fire Victims Sue Insurers To Make Sure They Get Fully Paid In Any Settlement Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Fire Victims Sue Insurers To Make Sure They Get Fully Paid In Any Settlement

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The lawsuit comes after parties failed to meet a Friday deadline for a mediated settlement.

Report: Key Defendants Have Agreed To Settle Maui Wildfire Claims For $4 Billion David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Report: Key Defendants Have Agreed To Settle Maui Wildfire Claims For $4 Billion

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UPDATED: Gov. Josh Green says settlement is not final but that parties are working toward a resolution in the near future.

Lahaina Schools To Close For Fire Anniversary Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina Schools To Close For Fire Anniversary

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Principals say the decision will not significantly affect students’ learning for the year, and that it’s important for students and staff to be able to mark the somber event.