Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Some Parts Of HECO’s New Wildfire Strategy Were Already In Play
The utility has been replacing copper wires with aluminum ones for years.
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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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Has Ample Cash For Now But Few Answers To Key Questions
An earnings call with investors highlighted uncertainties surrounding Hawaii’s electric utility and its parent following the Maui wildfires.
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures
Initial plans do not include a program to shut off power like those used in other states.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric
The Public Utilities Commission is required by law to conduct an investigation after a utility accident causing loss of life.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii Budget Director’s Conflict Of Interest: He Owns HECO Stock
Luis Salaveria is helping plan an innovative Maui fire victims fund that could also help reduce Hawaiian Electric’s liability.
Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023
Hundreds Still Without Power As Hawaiian Electric Rebuilds Lahaina Infrastructure
Extended power outages are expected to continue in neighboring communities as the work continues.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
New State Fund For Maui Fire Victims Is Taking Shape
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is putting together a plan to help people who lost family members or were injured.
(Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023)
Congressional Committee Pushes HECO On How To Reduce Future Fire Risk
The company’s chief executive was one of several Hawaii power industry officials called to testify at the first congressional hearing into the Aug. 8 wildfires.