A Kauaʻi County planner thinks homeowners associations should be the first line of defense when it comes to wildfire risk.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misstated the conclusions of a limited study of a small group of fire survivors.

A state court will decide soon whether to allow one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest charitable trusts to settle claims related to the fires that destroyed Lahaina.

Nearly three dozen people died trying to escape the Kuhua Camp neighborhood, where the county is now working to extend and widen roadways.

A new state fire marshal and a Big Island nonprofit will take the lead on preparing communities for fires and reducing risks.

County officials and residents said the first day of hauling went smoothly, but the enormous project is just getting started.

Updated: The Kahikinui fire was 80% contained as of Monday morning.

Maui County officials are still discussing the future use of the Olowalu site where wildfire debris is being temporarily stored.

Moku‘ula, the royal compound where Native Hawaiian nobility resided for centuries, is buried beneath the burned remnants of a ballpark. Maui County officials hope to restore the Lahaina landmark over the next several years.

State Fire Marshal Dori Booth will work to implement changes recommended after the Lahaina wildfire.