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Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature

Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise.

Lost Homes, Destroyed Farms: Hawaiʻi Takes Stock In Wake Of Storm Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Lost Homes, Destroyed Farms: Hawaiʻi Takes Stock In Wake Of Storm

The storm brought flash floods and damaging winds to all parts of the state between Thursday and Sunday, but no deaths and only two serious injuries were reported.

ICE Concerns Spur Maui’s Move To Sever Ties With Feds Hawaii News Now/2020

ICE Concerns Spur Maui’s Move To Sever Ties With Feds

Worried about immigration actions across the nation, the Maui County Council voids longtime local partnership between its police and the FBI.

Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues DLNR

Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues

New research shows housing displacement and income loss were central drivers of psychological harm.

Military’s Haleakalā Telescope Project Draws Deep Opposition On Maui Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Military’s Haleakalā Telescope Project Draws Deep Opposition On Maui

Echoing strong community sentiment, the County Council has joined the chorus calling on the U.S. Air Force to reject an environmental review of the project.

Maui Wildfire Lawyers Vying For $1 Billion Payday David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Wildfire Lawyers Vying For $1 Billion Payday

A Hawaiʻi judge may be the one to decide what legal fees are reasonable under state law.

FEMA Maui Fire Aid Delayed By Top Trump Official, Senators Say Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

FEMA Maui Fire Aid Delayed By Top Trump Official, Senators Say

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s policy of personally reviewing large grants held up a request to renew emergency housing aid on Maui, a new report says.

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For Maui Planning Department

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For Maui Planning Department

The third Maui County planning director in three years plans to prioritize post-wildfire rebuilding and tackle complex local issues.

Maui Planning Commission Rejects Bill To Save Thousands Of Vacation Rentals Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Planning Commission Rejects Bill To Save Thousands Of Vacation Rentals

The County Council would now need a supermajority vote to allow thousands of apartment-zoned units to keep operating as short-term rentals.

Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed Craig Fujii for Civil Beat

Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed

A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.