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Naka Nathaniel: The Most Important Question To Ask Right Now About The Maui Fires David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: The Most Important Question To Ask Right Now About The Maui Fires

Is that an assumption or knowledge? Confronting misinformation can aid in healing.

‘The Wildfire Litigation Industry’ Takes On Hawaiian Electric David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘The Wildfire Litigation Industry’ Takes On Hawaiian Electric

The outcome of numerous lawsuits will affect victims, shareholders and, potentially, 470,000 customers statewide.

Maui Activists Urge Return Of DLNR Water Official To Former Job Courtesy: DLNR/2023

Maui Activists Urge Return Of DLNR Water Official To Former Job

Residents testifying at a Commission on Water Resource Management meeting also said it’s time for a new chapter in water management after the Maui fires.

House Speaker Calls For AG Oversight Of Maui Fires Fundraising David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

House Speaker Calls For AG Oversight Of Maui Fires Fundraising

Saiki said organizations could use the fires as a pretext for raising funds for other purposes.

Maui Residents ‘Want Hope’ As Council Develops Wildfire Recovery Plan Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Residents ‘Want Hope’ As Council Develops Wildfire Recovery Plan

Members held the first in a series of meetings to gather public input on what actions the county should take.

Fast-Growing And Fire-Resistant Grasses Are Flourishing In Hawaii Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023

Fast-Growing And Fire-Resistant Grasses Are Flourishing In Hawaii

Grass from East Indian sugarcane to African Guinea grass have been introduced to Hawaii for centuries, predating the state’s increased risk of wildfire.

John Pritchett: First Nonresponder John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: First Nonresponder

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen has left a lot of critical questions unanswered about the Lahaina fires.