David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Chemical Plume Found In Closed Aiea Drinking Wells May Come From Red Hill
It’s the first time so-called PAH’s have been detected at the shuttered wells, although regulators disagree about whether the chemicals stem from the Navy’s fuel spill.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Their Senior Center Burned And Their Friends Died. But These Kupuna Are Moving Forward
More than two-thirds of Maui’s fire victims were over the age of 60. Kupuna are also facing additional challenges in the aftermath of the disaster.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Researchers Fear A Disturbing Pattern Of Health Problems Is Emerging After The Maui Fires
It may be years before the full extent of illnesses affecting wildfire survivors is documented, but the preliminary data is troubling.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
The Maui Wildfires Were Massive. These Numbers Help Us Comprehend Them
It’s been one year since four fires devastated the Valley Isle.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire
A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
As We Come Together A Year After The Maui Tragedy, It’s OK To Not Be OK
While anniversaries can help move us forward, they can also mark a moment of reflection about how much farther we must go.
Hays County Sheriff's Office/2024
Lawyer In Illicit Marshallese Adoption Scheme Now Accused Of Paying Texas Inmates For Babies
Jody Hall previously arranged for pregnant women to fly from the Marshall Islands to the U.S. through Honolulu in violation of international law. It’s unclear if this new investigation will examine those actions as well as the jail accusations.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2024
Lawmaker Posts Rare Win For Injured Workers — And Pushes For More
A working group of insurers and workers’ compensation doctors is already planning for the 2025 legislative session.
Researchers Face Funding Gap In Effort To Study Long-Term Health Of Maui Fire Survivors
The University of Hawaii team is having to recalibrate plans after the governor vetoed a wildfire omnibus bill, setting back efforts to follow a larger cohort of survivors.
Courtesy: Partners In Development
More Child Care Is On Its Way To Lahaina Families
Some early learning programs are reopening after their centers were destroyed last summer, but providers say more resources are needed.