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Hawaii Legislature May Hold Special Session On Maui Fires David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Legislature May Hold Special Session On Maui Fires

For now, House and Senate leaders say it’s premature to schedule one. But the disaster may well warrant convening to pass spending and statutory measures.

Race Underway To Glue Down The Lahaina Fire’s Toxic Ash Before Rains Wash It Into The Ocean Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Race Underway To Glue Down The Lahaina Fire’s Toxic Ash Before Rains Wash It Into The Ocean

Residents are also trying to safeguard Upcountry homes from the increased chance of dangerous mudslides.

Many Of Lahaina’s Filipinos Are Still Missing As The Search For Bodies Drags On Madeleine List/Civil Beat/2023

Many Of Lahaina’s Filipinos Are Still Missing As The Search For Bodies Drags On

The Filipino population swelled over the decades as workers arrived to take jobs in the plantations, hotels and businesses.

State Told Maui Emergency Office It Should Consider Sounding Sirens Before Fire Spread David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

State Told Maui Emergency Office It Should Consider Sounding Sirens Before Fire Spread

Maui’s former top emergency personnel nonetheless insisted the sirens weren’t a viable response.

Maui Mayor: Replacing Emergency Management Chief Will Take Time David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Mayor: Replacing Emergency Management Chief Will Take Time

Pending a search for a permanent replacement, the No. 2 official at the agency is in charge.

LIVE: Maui Wildfire Photos And Updates, Lahaina And Kula Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

LIVE: Maui Wildfire Photos And Updates, Lahaina And Kula

The latest details on resources, rescues and other info about ongoing Maui fires.

Biden Increases Funding Level For Maui Emergency Work Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Biden Increases Funding Level For Maui Emergency Work

The federal money can be used for debris removal and protective measures in the fire-devastated historic town and other damaged areas.

Maui Fire Evacuations, Closures And Shelter Updates Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Fire Evacuations, Closures And Shelter Updates

Fires in Maui spurred multiple evacuations after flames ravaged much of Lahaina town and elsewhere in Kula and Upcountry areas.

‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’ Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2023

‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’

As Lahaina smolders, the work of government leaders and journalists will sometimes be at cross-purposes.

Maui Fire Survivors Seeking Federal Assistance Face Bureaucratic Nightmare Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Fire Survivors Seeking Federal Assistance Face Bureaucratic Nightmare

Despite losing everything, survivors say they’re being asked to produce official documents that got burned in last week’s deadly fire.