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UHERO is expanding its role in advising the larger Hawaii community on pressing issues.

The county is also creating an Office of Recovery to address intermediate and longterm disaster recovery needs in the wake of the Aug. 8 wildfire.

Those who fled the fire by car tell of being blocked or funneled into narrow gridlocked streets. The county has not said when it will release a detailed report on what happened.

Is that an assumption or knowledge? Confronting misinformation can aid in healing.

The outcome of numerous lawsuits will affect victims, shareholders and, potentially, 470,000 customers statewide.

Residents testifying at a Commission on Water Resource Management meeting also said it’s time for a new chapter in water management after the Maui fires.

Some health experts say the state and county should be more cautious in their approach.

The lawsuit says body cam footage shows Nathaniel Naki was not acting in a threatening manner when he was shot to death.

Members held the first in a series of meetings to gather public input on what actions the county should take.

Money raised for direct relief could end up being used for political candidates and activities.