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The mainland contractor overseeing the work doesn’t have to reveal who is getting hired even though it’s a taxpayer-funded job.

Hawaii Sen. Angus McKelvey said “dignified” modular housing should be installed in this area near Lahaina to keep the community together.

The legislation will make it possible for homeowners to get paid to build accessory dwelling units on their properties.

The Dadezes are excited to possibly live in a house after months in hotel rooms. But they know their next location won’t be permanent either.

The fires on Maui and Big Island destroyed thousands of acres of pasture, hundreds of crops and led to loss of livestock.

Nearly 400 people were on the police department’s credible missing persons list from the fire, but now only three people are left.

Most of the commercial businesses have yet to submit a right-of-entry application to the county, and hundreds of forms turned in by residents were incomplete.

The community wants more changes to make the grid safer, such as burying lines underground. That planning process hasn’t started yet.

Hawaii lawmakers are being asked to pony up funds to support a comprehensive study of residents affected by the Aug. 8 fires.

Hawaiian Electric says proposed legislation is not intended to shift any lawsuit settlements to consumers.