Jack Truesdale/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii AG’s Wildfire Investigation Won’t Lead To Criminal Charges
The Attorney General’s Office says the probe into the 2023 Maui fires revealed “many instances of great heroism” and nothing that warrants charges.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope
Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Fire Settlement Cases Inch Toward Victim Payout
A proposed settlement could become final by early 2025.
National Guard/2023
Attorney General: Here Are The Top 10 Ways To Protect Hawaii From Wildfires
Looking to the mainland for guidance and re-establishing an office of the state fire marshal are the two top priorities.
(Google Earth/2024)
State Agency Backlog Is Stalling Building On Maui
Experts say the bureaucratic limbo facing a Maui couple trying to rebuild their home outside of Lahaina reflects a broader problem
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Two Escape Routes Could Have Saved Dozens Of Maui Fire Victims
Without the dead end on Kuhua Street and the private lot dividing Aki Street, everyone there likely would have gotten out safely, Maui county planners say.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Draft Lahaina Recovery Plan Reflects Desires Of Residents, County Says
Hundreds of residents were asked what they want rebuilt as before and what they want changed.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
HECO Calls Off Warning Of Power Shutoffs On Maui
The utility created the Public Safety Power Shutoff program last May to for adverse weather conditions.
Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
‘Herculean’ Volunteer Effort Leads To Reopening Of Lahaina Aquatic Center
Saying they see it as a symbol of returning to normalcy, local residents pushed the county to get it done.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Report: Poverty And Unemployment Are Up In Lahaina After Deadly Wildfires
Fewer fire survivors are working and those who have jobs are working fewer hours, according to a new UHERO report.