DLNR/2023
When Disaster Strikes, Can Hawaiʻi Feed Itself? More Prep Is Needed
With the Maui fires and Covid pandemic in mind, advocates cite progress in bolstering the food system but recognize there’s work to do.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Delayed Maui County Grants Leave Local Nonprofits In Limbo
The county says it is tightening up its oversight of public money to prevent fraud and abuse.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s New Remote Weather Stations Boost Wildfire Risk Assessment
The state has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County since the deadly fires in August 2023 and plans to install more soon on other islands.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Church Makes Space Amid Pews To House Fire Recovery Volunteers
The cost of renting a place to stay has been prohibitively expensive for some who want to come help the island rebuild. Now, there’s a new option.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Is Deploying Water Tanks Around The Island To Help Fight Fires
The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.
Courtesy: Lance Desilva
Hawaiʻi Needs More Firebreaks. Maui Is Making It Happen
Collaboration has been critical in making progress on a key component of fire safety in communities across the county.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Controversial Bill To Phase Out Maui Vacation Rentals Could Get Watered Down
A temporary investigative group recommended rezoning thousands of apartment-zoned units so they can be used as both short- and long-term rentals.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Is Racing To Spend $20M On Lahaina Land Deal With Prominent Developer
The county plans to use 160 acres from Peter Martin for flood control, evacuation routes and other projects that could help the fire-torn town recover.
Progress Action/Screenshot/2025
Dark Money Group Blankets Maui In Ads To Influence Vacation Rental Bill
Some Hawai‘i nonprofits are objecting to the mainland organization’s meddling in local politics and overall lack of public transparency.
Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
FEMA Scales Back Direct Lease Housing For Maui Fire Survivors
Citing no more unmet needs, the agency canceled $2 million worth of contracts with a company managing residential units leased from property owners.