Hawaiʻi Fires

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Hawaii AG’s Wildfire Investigation Won’t Lead To Criminal Charges 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.

Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope 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.

Maui Fire Settlement Cases Inch Toward Victim Payout David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Fire Settlement Cases Inch Toward Victim Payout

A proposed settlement could become final by early 2025.

Attorney General: Here Are The Top 10 Ways To Protect Hawaii From Wildfires 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.

State Agency Backlog Is Stalling Building On Maui (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

Two Escape Routes Could Have Saved Dozens Of Maui Fire Victims 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.

Draft Lahaina Recovery Plan Reflects Desires Of Residents, County Says 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.

HECO Calls Off Warning Of Power Shutoffs On Maui 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.

‘Herculean’ Volunteer Effort Leads To Reopening Of Lahaina Aquatic Center 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.

Report: Poverty And Unemployment Are Up In Lahaina After Deadly Wildfires 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.