David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Schatz: Government Shutdown Shouldn’t Stop Maui Recovery Efforts
President Biden has already approved a disaster declaration that allows Hawaii to access federal relief aid.
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Tokuda Urges Congress Not To Forget About Maui
Hawaii’s congressional delegation wants to keep focus on the Aug. 8 wildfires to ensure that federal resources continue to flow to the state.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
GOP Leader Promises Help For Maui And An Investigation Into The Deadly Wildfires
A bipartisan congressional group spent a day in Lahaina on Saturday.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
New Congressional Probe Targets Hawaiian Electric Over Deadly Maui Fires
Republicans in the House have announced two separate investigations into the Aug. 8 fire that killed at least 115 people in Lahaina.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
House Oversight Committee Will Launch Federal Probe Into Maui Fire Response
The chairman confirmed the investigation just days before Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to visit Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Governor Enlists Help From Federal Lawmakers Visiting Maui
A bipartisan congressional delegation met Green on a tour of communities impacted by the fires in Lahaina and Upcountry.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Biden To Lahaina: ‘The Entire Country Is Here For You’
The president visited the West Maui community, saying the federal government will do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes鈥 to help.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Schatz: Biden Visit To Lahaina ‘Forces Action’
Schatz said the priority ahead will be making sure that Lahaina and Hawaii are not forgotten when the world’s attention moves on.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Biden Increases Funding Level For Maui Emergency Work
The federal money can be used for debris removal and protective measures in the fire-devastated historic town and other damaged areas.