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Hawaii AG Warns Residents Of ‘Suspicious Fundraisers’ David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii AG Warns Residents Of ‘Suspicious Fundraisers’

The public is urged to “remain vigilant” regarding Maui fires solicitations.

Concerns Grow Over How To Control Toxic Ash As Re-Entry To Lahaina Picks Up Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Concerns Grow Over How To Control Toxic Ash As Re-Entry To Lahaina Picks Up

The Environmental Protection Agency is awaiting county approval to deploy Soiltac, a dust suppressant with glue-like qualities that the agency says is safe to use.

The Maui Fires Have Put A $31 Million Hole In This Year’s County Budget Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

The Maui Fires Have Put A $31 Million Hole In This Year’s County Budget

Council members will consider the mayor’s plan to fill the gap, which includes proposed cuts to the fire department.

State Investigation Into Maui Fires Has Been Quietly Moving Along. Now It’s Going Public Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

State Investigation Into Maui Fires Has Been Quietly Moving Along. Now It’s Going Public

The large number of deaths makes understanding what happened in Lahaina a national concern, investigators say.

The Lives We Lost: Buddy Jantoc Courtesy: Keshia Alakai

The Lives We Lost: Buddy Jantoc

The Oahu-born musician was a devoted grandfather who played his last show the night before he died.

Hawaii Gets Federal Funding Boost In Mental Health Support For Maui Fire Victims Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Gets Federal Funding Boost In Mental Health Support For Maui Fire Victims

While concerns mount about the psychological stress fire victims are experiencing, officials say there has not been an increase in suicide rates.

Could West Maui’s Old Cane Haul Road Have Helped More People Escape The Fire? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Could West Maui’s Old Cane Haul Road Have Helped More People Escape The Fire?

A longstanding project to convert the alternate path into a paved trail and evacuation route has been stuck in “perpetual planning.”

Hawaii Governor Sticks To Reopening West Maui To Tourists Next Week Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Governor Sticks To Reopening West Maui To Tourists Next Week

Gov. Josh Green says he’s sympathetic to those who aren’t ready for the visitors to return but Maui and the state need the money they bring.

New Housing Program Launched To Assist Lahaina Fire Survivors David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

New Housing Program Launched To Assist Lahaina Fire Survivors

The $4 million pilot program will provide participants $375 per month per displaced person they house.