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The long-awaited report by Maui County and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concurs with a body of reports pointing to Hawaiian Electric Co. as the cause of the fires.

UPDATE: A charter amendment proposal would include a requirement for at least five years of experience in emergency management or public health.

Civil Beat recently asked hundreds of Maui residents a number of questions about policies and confidence in county leaders.

School leaders said it’s not possible to return the school to its original location in Lahaina town because of limited space.

Police offer to help residents set up a neighborhood watch program, but they haven’t rebuilt yet.

The Maui Fire Department says it got the written report from the federal agency earlier this week.

A decision about whether insurers can pursue their own lawsuits could come by year’s end.

Government officials said an additional $14.5 million is available for eligible applicants.

The recognition from the Institute for Nonprofit News follows a nod from the Pulitzer committee.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided an update on debris removal, which also included 141 boats.