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Lahaina’s Filipino Community Is Fighting For Its Voice Courtesy of Rick Nava

Lahaina’s Filipino Community Is Fighting For Its Voice

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce applied for money from the Hawaii Community Foundation but did not get approval for funding.

Four Lahaina Schools Closed Monday Due To Red Flag Warning Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Four Lahaina Schools Closed Monday Due To Red Flag Warning

The schools will close out of an abundance of caution due to a red flag warning and high wind advisory, according to a press release from the Department of Education.

John Hill: What People Who Own Land In Lahaina Think About Its Future Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

John Hill: What People Who Own Land In Lahaina Think About Its Future

A rebuilt Lahaina will have to take into account not only societal goals and grand visions but the wishes of many individual owners.

Experts Raise Concerns Over Planned Use Of Olowalu Landfill To Store Fire Debris Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Experts Raise Concerns Over Planned Use Of Olowalu Landfill To Store Fire Debris

Some think the toxic ash and debris from the Lahaina fire should be shipped to the mainland instead.

Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures

Initial plans do not include a program to shut off power like those used in other states.

Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric

The Public Utilities Commission is required by law to conduct an investigation after a utility accident causing loss of life.

Foreclosure Moratorium Extended For Some Maui Homeowners Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Foreclosure Moratorium Extended For Some Maui Homeowners

Fire survivors with FHA loans on destroyed or damaged properties can breathe a little easier for the next few months.

Chefs Anticipate Even More Demand To Feed Maui Months After Wildfires Courtesy: Chef Hui

Chefs Anticipate Even More Demand To Feed Maui Months After Wildfires

Farm owners and feeding operations are preparing to be in it for the long haul.

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose ‘Bold Action’ To Address Wildfire Risk Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose ‘Bold Action’ To Address Wildfire Risk

House working groups have dozens of recommendations that deal with prevention of fires as well as better ways to deal with problems arising after a major fire.

Grief In Stages: Fire Survivors Find Comfort In Mauiʻs Unique Ways Allan Kew/Civil Beat/2023)

Grief In Stages: Fire Survivors Find Comfort In Mauiʻs Unique Ways

Unconventional approaches to addressing trauma offer pathways to recovery.