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The Power Was Out Before The Fires Started. Then Hawaiian Electric Flipped The Switch DLNR

The Power Was Out Before The Fires Started. Then Hawaiian Electric Flipped The Switch

In congressional testimony, Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Shelee Kimura confirmed what some already suspected — that the utility re-energized its lines just before an early morning fire.

Hawaii Governor Appoints Troy Hashimoto To State Senate Courtesy Office of the Governor

Hawaii Governor Appoints Troy Hashimoto To State Senate

He fills the vacancy created by the departure of Gil Keith-Agaran.

Lahaina Fire Survivors Weave Their Way Through ‘The Healing Process’ Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina Fire Survivors Weave Their Way Through ‘The Healing Process’

U‘i Kahue-Cabanting and Mario Siatris head to a Hawaiian cultural workshop in Oregon as they navigate accessing relief funds and finding a home that’s not a hotel room.

Deadline Extended For Maui Fire Survivors Seeking Federal Assistance Christie Wilson/Civil Beat/2023

Deadline Extended For Maui Fire Survivors Seeking Federal Assistance

County officials hosted the first in a series of public meetings to update residents on wildfire recovery efforts and improve communication.

$150 Million Fund Is Established For  Families Of Maui Wildfire Victims David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

$150 Million Fund Is Established For Families Of Maui Wildfire Victims

The fund is the start of what Gov. Josh Green described as a multi-part plan to compensate survivors and help them rebuild.

Maui Realtor’s Fire Relief Fundraiser Under Audit From AG’s Office

Maui Realtor’s Fire Relief Fundraiser Under Audit From AG’s Office

Churches who were recipients of money from Eric West have provided limited details of how they have spent it, but they are not required to do so.

It Will Be Years Before Clean Water Is Restored In Lahaina Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

It Will Be Years Before Clean Water Is Restored In Lahaina

Rebuilding the water system is likely to cost tens of millions of dollars and could be a limiting factor in rebuilding the town. 

Maui’s Food System Is In Focus As The County Recovers From Fires David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui’s Food System Is In Focus As The County Recovers From Fires

With the official opening of a new facility, Maui hopes to charge ahead with plans for greater food security.

Native Hawaiian Company Gets $53.7M Contract For Temporary Lahaina School Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Native Hawaiian Company Gets $53.7M Contract For Temporary Lahaina School

The campus will be used by students and staff from King Kamehameha III Elementary, which was destroyed in the fire.

Their Home Destroyed, Their Business Incinerated. Now, They Just Need To Keep Going David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Their Home Destroyed, Their Business Incinerated. Now, They Just Need To Keep Going

Their lives are entwined by the flowers they sell. And together they have big plans to rebuild a business and a life in Lahaina.