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Although Hawaii has been picking up the tab since FEMA stopped reimbursing for food on Feb. 10, the state says saving money was not the reason for the cuts.

Volunteers are working to jumpstart the effort by tending to surviving trees, planting seedlings and pushing the county to hire a second arborist.

The justices found the state’s factual arguments flimsy regarding water diversions affecting the ability to fight the August wildfires.

The incident in Haiku was captured on the officer’s body cam.

Members are seeking additional funding and dedicated staff so they can more effectively do their job.

The Attorney General’s much-anticipated report provides new insight into the fire response but does not address the cause of the fire.

The independent report makes 111 recommendations that could guide Maui and other isolated communities to prevent another Lahaina tragedy.

She would replace former Director Scott Teruya, who has been on paid leave since February.

Scientists, state officials and the Army Corps of Engineers are finding the burn zone may not be as toxic as initially feared.

Maui County officials have said it will be at least several more months before they have a plan finalized.