Maui County Council Gets An Earful From Angry Residents Over Housing Proposal
The state’s chief housing officer says her team is identifying land where new housing can be built and assessing needs.
A Cascade Of Breakdowns In Lahaina Fire Exposes Flaws In Emergency Management System
Emergency preparedness plans identified West Maui as high risk. Under an inexperienced emergency manager, the plans didn’t translate into action.
Maui County Blames HECO For Fires In Latest Lawsuit Against Utility
UPDATED: The county says HECO should have better managed its lines and shut off the power ahead of the winds. But the county has also been sued for not doing enough.
Maui County Council Hears Grief And Rage From Fire Survivors Demanding Accountability
Amid stories of hardship, a fire battalion chief asks elected officials to make themselves more visible in devastated parts of the island.
Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session
The council has scheduled a meeting Tuesday that offers the public a chance to get involved in the daunting task of planning for the future.
Bare-Knuckle Reporting On Maui Fires Runs Headlong Into Culture of ‘Aloha And Kindness’
Reporters from outside the state can throw elbows in ways that do not play well in Hawaii — and maybe both sides have a point.
State Told Maui Emergency Office It Should Consider Sounding Sirens Before Fire Spread
Maui’s former top emergency personnel nonetheless insisted the sirens weren’t a viable response.
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.
‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’
As Lahaina smolders, the work of government leaders and journalists will sometimes be at cross-purposes.
Maui Emergency Chief Quits Amid Scrutiny Of Lahaina Fire Response
Herman Andaya faced a mountain of criticism for his agency’s decision not to activate sirens that could have saved lives.