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Jonathan Okamura: Lahaina’s History Of Labor Activism Should Be Remembered Provided: Jonathan Okamura

Jonathan Okamura: Lahaina’s History Of Labor Activism Should Be Remembered

Government, business and community leaders need to prioritize workers in restoration plans.

Hawaii Has Long Shortchanged Wildfire Protection: ‘We Could Have Saved Lives’ Provided: Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson/U.S. National Guard

Hawaii Has Long Shortchanged Wildfire Protection: ‘We Could Have Saved Lives’

The average annual investment is about $2 per Hawaii resident, far short of what other fire-prone states spend per capita.

Maui Wildfire Burns Down Barriers To Prefab Home Building Plant Prefab

Maui Wildfire Burns Down Barriers To Prefab Home Building

Reversing tradition, Hawaii’s most powerful trade union is backing the idea to allow modular homes in Hawaii.

Stubborn Hotspots In Upcountry Maui Have Kept  Locals On High Alert Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Stubborn Hotspots In Upcountry Maui Have Kept Locals On High Alert

Fences, forests and gullies have made total fire containment in the area a slog.

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.

What Saved The ‘Miracle House’ In Lahaina? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

What Saved The ‘Miracle House’ In Lahaina?

The historic structure on Front Street is the last house standing in a neighborhood reduced to rubble.

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.

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.