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Maui Mayor’s Enhanced Security Detail Could Be Funded By Federal, Wildfire Funds David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Mayor’s Enhanced Security Detail Could Be Funded By Federal, Wildfire Funds

The estimated cost for overtime and travel expenses for the detail was $110,000, though the Public Safety Department said it was still tallying the bill..

California Wildfires: Can The Future For Lahaina Be Seen In The Past?

California Wildfires: Can The Future For Lahaina Be Seen In The Past?

The struggles and triumphs of California communities rebuilding after wildfires offer a glimpse of what may lie ahead for Lahaina.

Caring For Lahaina’s Roadside Memorial Is An Act Of Love For Volunteers Christie Wilson/Civil Beat/2023

Caring For Lahaina’s Roadside Memorial Is An Act Of Love For Volunteers

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

There’s No Going Back To Lahaina For This Family David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

There’s No Going Back To Lahaina For This Family

But leaving Maui is still not an option for someone who has spent most of their life there and has strong ties.

Matthew Leonard: SBA Disaster Loans For Maui Fire Survivors Are About To Dry Up Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Matthew Leonard: SBA Disaster Loans For Maui Fire Survivors Are About To Dry Up

Update: The SBA will accept disaster loan applications up to Jan. 25 without requiring additional documentation.

Hawaii’s Weak Biosecurity Is Threatening Maui’s Recovery Efforts David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii’s Weak Biosecurity Is Threatening Maui’s Recovery Efforts

The work requires a ton of compost and mulch. But without a local composting facility, that will have to be shipped in — a gateway for invasive species.

Maui Fire Department Purchases Show The Fire’s Heavy Toll On Resources Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Maui Fire Department Purchases Show The Fire’s Heavy Toll On Resources

Some specialist equipment will take years to replace due to supply chain issues.

Maui Council Moves Swiftly On Tax Breaks To Provide Long-Term Rentals For Fire Survivors David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Council Moves Swiftly On Tax Breaks To Provide Long-Term Rentals For Fire Survivors

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

Hawaii Governor Mulls New Insurance Program As Extreme Weather Raises Risk Factors DLNR

Hawaii Governor Mulls New Insurance Program As Extreme Weather Raises Risk Factors

Challenges facing homeowners on Maui after the wildfires have prompted concerns that insurers may find the island state too risky.

Lahaina Fire Came Amid Record String of Natural Disasters In 2023 Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina Fire Came Amid Record String of Natural Disasters In 2023

Environmental threats on the rise as costly geopolitical problems loom as well.