Recommendations include establishing fuel breaks, using fire-resistant building materials and reducing flammable connections between homes.

The county says Wahikuli and Mala no longer present a safety or health risk to justify restricted access.

The county organized events to mark one year since the Aug. 8, 2023, fires ripped through Lahaina and parts of Upcountry. Almost every residential property has now been cleaned up as the community starts to rebuild.

Wildfire victims want the high court to step in over objections from the insurance industry.

Victims’ lawyers want the Hawaii Supreme Court to weigh in.

No specifics have been released, but the amount would help pay for costs that FEMA isn’t authorized to cover.

Hurricane Gilma, meanwhile, increased to a Category 4 hurricane but it was still far east of Hawaii and forecast to weaken.

Residents aware of the dangers can take some steps to protect their communities, but they’re still looking to government to enforce stricter codes for all.

Gov. Josh Green calls on lawyers to reduce fees to help the victims, but the settlement still is not final.

Lahaina will likely be more resilient when it’s rebuilt. But will the rest of Hawaii’s vulnerable communities agree to tougher building codes to defend themselves?