The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.

Collaboration has been critical in making progress on a key component of fire safety in communities across the county.

A temporary investigative group recommended rezoning thousands of apartment-zoned units so they can be used as both short- and long-term rentals.

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.

Some Hawai‘i nonprofits are objecting to the mainland organization’s meddling in local politics and overall lack of public transparency.

Citing no more unmet needs, the agency canceled $2 million worth of contracts with a company managing residential units leased from property owners.

The county’s chief executive and head of the Maui Office of Recovery discuss federal funding for the rebuilding of Lahaina and Upcountry.

The federal immigration enforcement agency was in West Maui reportedly searching for a non-resident.

The brushfire was about 4 acres when first reported Tuesday afternoon. Evacuation orders were lifted as of 6 p.m.

County leaders say they are prioritizing the community as a whole but critics feel it’s scapegoating.