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

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

The federal agency is also assisting local officials in determining the origin and cause.

Gov. Josh Green signaled there may be changes coming to water designations in West Maui.

Waivers and refunds apply only to residential buildings damaged by the wildfires.

Herman Andaya faced a mountain of criticism for his agency’s decision not to activate sirens that could have saved lives.

Officials said Thursday they were confident that they had capacity to meet the need.

Updated: After posting this story, Hale Mahaolu Issued a statement saying they have heard from 22 residents. Three have died, four have been reported missing and the company has been unable to reach another four. 

More than homes burned in the fire — a social network went with it, and all those small moments that constitute normal life.

The company faces scrutiny for not shutting down the power prior to the fire. Lawyers have wasted no time filing lawsuits.