Texas Developer Seeks $50 Million From Maui County To Build Affordable Housing
Dallas-based real estate developer Paul Cheng has already received $18 million in county subsidies for his Pulelehua housing development.
‘Not Acceptable’: Why So Many Hawaii Schools Lack Fire Alarms
A recent report from a House working group highlights the lack of working fire alarm systems and other safety precautions in some public schools.
National Climate Report Lands As Hawaii Grapples With Wildfire Threat
It features a new focus on Indigenous knowledge to combat the islands’ climate challenges.
Matthew Leonard: Australiaʻs Wildfires Have Wreaked Havoc, But Also Enabled Periods Of Renewal
The power of fire was harnessed by humans for thousands of years to stimulate biodiversity and cultivate crops in the Great Southern Land.
Some Parts Of HECO’s New Wildfire Strategy Were Already In Play
The utility has been replacing copper wires with aluminum ones for years.
Hawaii’s Food Banks Need Far More Funding Before The Next Disaster
A House working group has come up with a suite of recommendations, including better support for the state’s food banks.
Governor: Money For Hawaii Projects Statewide Will Go To Maui Fire Response Instead
A state budget memo highlights trade-offs the public will make to support the state’s response to the Aug. 8 fires.
Displaced Lahaina Residents Rally For ‘Dignified Housing’
With most of the town’s residents uprooted by the wildfire, a brutal housing market has made it hard for those ready to move out of hotel rooms.
Upcountry Maui Is Entering The Next Phase Of Fire Recovery. But Anxiety Persists
Kula residents readily acknowledge their losses are nowhere near the level experienced by Lahaina wildfire survivors but they share many of the same frustrations.
The Power Was Out Before The Fires Started. Then Hawaiian Electric Flipped The Switch
In congressional testimony, Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Shelee Kimura confirmed what some already suspected — that the utility re-energized its lines just before an early morning fire.