Hawaiʻi Fires

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After Maui Fires, Rents Dropped, But Money Is Tighter Sean M. Hower/Civil Beat/2026

After Maui Fires, Rents Dropped, But Money Is Tighter

A new report released Tuesday shows a mixed bag for Maui residents who are still reeling from the devastating fires three years ago.

Maui Wildfires 3 Years Later: The Recovery In Photos (Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026)

Maui Wildfires 3 Years Later: The Recovery In Photos

Residential building has picked up the pace but the commercial district still struggles.

Wildfire Fatigue? Community Support Is Dwindling For Maui Fire Survivors Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2025

Wildfire Fatigue? Community Support Is Dwindling For Maui Fire Survivors

While a greater number of displaced residents have found stable housing and employment, wildfire survivors continue to struggle with mental and physical health.

Another Road Won’t Help Waikōloa In A Wildfire Evacuation, Study Finds Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023

Another Road Won’t Help Waikōloa In A Wildfire Evacuation, Study Finds

Critics dismissed the new study’s findings while resolving to do more to protect the West Hawaiʻi community from wildfires.

Maui Vacation Rentals Get A Reprieve With New Zoning Bill’s Approval Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Vacation Rentals Get A Reprieve With New Zoning Bill’s Approval

Roughly 7,000 apartment-zoned units were set to be phased out by 2031 to create more long-term housing. More than half of those may now keep operating as short-term rentals.

3 Democrats Compete For West Maui House Seat In Primary Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

3 Democrats Compete For West Maui House Seat In Primary

Lahaina’s multibillion-dollar fire recovery has motivated candidates to run this election.

$4 Billion Could Soon Begin Flowing To Maui Fire Victims Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

$4 Billion Could Soon Begin Flowing To Maui Fire Victims

It remains to be seen how much each victim will receive and whether there will even be enough to go around.

A Win For Survivors: Judge Caps Maui Fire Legal Fees Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

A Win For Survivors: Judge Caps Maui Fire Legal Fees

Lawyers had sought $1 billion but will instead be getting a fraction of that.

Honolulu Homeowners Turn To Goats, Sheep To Mow Yard Ahead Of Fire Season Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026

Honolulu Homeowners Turn To Goats, Sheep To Mow Yard Ahead Of Fire Season

Flocks of livestock are not a typical city sight. But with wildfire season looming, they’re becoming an increasingly attractive prevention measure.

Hawaiʻi Balks At Funding Maui Fire Victim Health Study

Hawaiʻi Balks At Funding Maui Fire Victim Health Study

Lawmakers did not pass a bill that would have funded the continuation of the most comprehensive study of the long-term health effects of the wildfires.