But the Aug. 8 wildfires dramatically upended the status quo for Bissen. Rather than chipping away at campaign promises of creating affordable housing and good-paying jobs, the introverted judge was suddenly thrust before local, national and international news crews and traumatized residents demanding help and answers. Bissen’s on-the-job training in crisis management was painful to … Continue reading Maui’s Mayor Has Struggled To Lead An Island Reeling From Tragedy. But Some Say He’s Getting Better