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Lahaina Still Locked Down As Search For Remains Nears Its End Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina Still Locked Down As Search For Remains Nears Its End

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen says it will take time to clear hazardous waste and make sure building structures are sound before allowing residents to return.

As Flames Rushed Toward Lahaina, These Friends Tried To Help 2 Seniors Escape Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources/2023

As Flames Rushed Toward Lahaina, These Friends Tried To Help 2 Seniors Escape

In the absence of formal evacuation efforts, friends and neighbors tried to save seniors from the fire. Some succeeded. Others could not.

West Maui Brushfire Prompts Evacuation Order In Kaanapali Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

West Maui Brushfire Prompts Evacuation Order In Kaanapali

Officials say the fire is no longer posing an active threat but hundreds are without power.

The Maui Fires In Photos: Devastation And Recovery Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

The Maui Fires In Photos: Devastation And Recovery

The Aug. 8 fires in Lahaina and Upcountry killed at least 115 people and left thousands more without their homes and businesses. Here’s a look back at the past two weeks.

Maui Police Chief: Some Fire Victims May Never Be Found Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Police Chief: Some Fire Victims May Never Be Found

There are 115 confirmed fatalities, but as the search wraps up there are still hundreds who are missing.

Honolulu Restores Limits Under Short-Term Rental Law David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Restores Limits Under Short-Term Rental Law

The city had suspended the law to facilitate emergency housing for Maui wildfire survivors but says that’s no longer necessary.

Catherine Toth Fox: ‘This Is About Giving Students A Voice’ To Help Their Community Courtesy: Pearl Harbor Elementary School/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: ‘This Is About Giving Students A Voice’ To Help Their Community

Pearl Harbor Elementary School students demonstrate confidence, maturity and empathy in their Maui wildfire relief efforts.

Investors Sue Hawaiian Electric For ‘Misleading’ Them About Potential Liability For Wildfire David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Investors Sue Hawaiian Electric For ‘Misleading’ Them About Potential Liability For Wildfire

The latest suit targets top HEI leaders who said they believed the company had addressed environmental conditions in the field.

‘What About The Water?’ Upcountry Residents Want Answers After Maui Fires Prompt Advisories David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘What About The Water?’ Upcountry Residents Want Answers After Maui Fires Prompt Advisories

County water director says early water test results are encouraging but it could take awhile before warning advisories are lifted.