The Maui Fires Have Put A $31 Million Hole In This Year’s County Budget
Council members will consider the mayor’s plan to fill the gap, which includes proposed cuts to the fire department.
Could West Maui’s Old Cane Haul Road Have Helped More People Escape The Fire?
A longstanding project to convert the alternate path into a paved trail and evacuation route has been stuck in “perpetual planning.”
New Housing Program Launched To Assist Lahaina Fire Survivors
The $4 million pilot program will provide participants $375 per month per displaced person they house.
High Water Bills Surprise Kula Residents Who Helped Fight Wildfires
Maui’s top water official said the county will be lenient on a case-by-case basis and may offer relief but can’t forgive all the bills because it needs the revenue.
Maui County To Open 3 More Zones For Reentry In Lahaina
Displaced residents will have a two-day window next week to go back to what’s left of their homes.
Maui Fire Survivors Plead With County Council For Help And Accountability
Struggling with financial and emotional stress, community members sought rent and property tax relief and voiced concerns over school evacuation routes.
John Hill: Hawaii Agencies Flout The Law By Ignoring Maui Fire Records Requests
They have much else to contend with, but when the government does not provide information, people come up with more sinister narratives.
Maui Fire Lawsuits: Rampant Grass Growth Is As ‘Inherently Dangerous’ As Radioactive Waste
The lawsuits are invoking a legal doctrine historically applied to wild animals, nuclear waste and explosives.
Maui Police ID 6 More Fire Victims, Aged 11 to 84
New figures from MPD mean only eight of the 97 people confirmed killed in the Lahaina blaze remain unidentified.
The Sunshine Blog: Where Were Maui Police During The Fires? We’ll Find Out Eventually
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