Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
There Are So Few Doctors In Maui County That Even Medical Workers Struggle To Get Care
More than two-thirds of Maui County residents experienced delays accessing health care last year, according to a new report.
Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
The Maui Fires In Photos: July 2024
Community members shared their vision for rebuilding Lahaina, a major housing proposal took a step forward and council candidates jockeyed for position ahead of the August primary election.
We’re Sharing The First Batch Of Your Letters To Lahaina
Civil Beat is still collecting submissions as we approach the first anniversary of the Maui fires. Send yours today.
Researchers Face Funding Gap In Effort To Study Long-Term Health Of Maui Fire Survivors
The University of Hawaii team is having to recalibrate plans after the governor vetoed a wildfire omnibus bill, setting back efforts to follow a larger cohort of survivors.
Courtesy: Partners In Development
More Child Care Is On Its Way To Lahaina Families
Some early learning programs are reopening after their centers were destroyed last summer, but providers say more resources are needed.
Courtesy: Leil Koch/2024
Lahaina’s Front Street Property Owners Are Eager To Rebuild, But It’s Complicated
Sea level rise, permitting and a push for restoration of a buried historic site and wetlands make it challenging.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Judge Tries To Clear The Path To A Settlement Of Billion-Dollar Wildfire Cases
Judge Peter Cahill issued an order Friday requiring all sides to talk next month after defendant Hawaiian Electric Industries joined plaintiffs in asking him to step in.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Kauai Wildfire Shows How Other Hawaii Power Safety Shutoffs Might Work
It’s a learning experience for the utilities and the communities they serve as emergency plans are developed.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Report: Growing Number Of Maui County Residents Are ‘Barely Surviving’
The Aug. 8 fires had a significant financial impact across Maui, and a majority of people surveyed say they are more worried than hopeful about their future in Hawaii.
Courtesy: Tom Cook and Kelly King
This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council
The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it’s an election issue.