Hawaiʻi Fires

Five Troubling Findings From New Report On Hawaiʻi’s Health Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Five Troubling Findings From New Report On Hawaiʻi’s Health

University of Hawaiʻi study has followed 2,000 people since 2022. This year includes after-effects of Maui wildfires

For Immigrants After Lahaina Wildfire, Survival Is A ‘Daily Challenge’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

For Immigrants After Lahaina Wildfire, Survival Is A ‘Daily Challenge’

A new survey shows that many immigrants are struggling with housing, jobs and stress after the 2023 fire.

Lahaina Wildfire Debris Heading To Final Central Maui Site In June AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher/2024

Lahaina Wildfire Debris Heading To Final Central Maui Site In June

Officials say they have worked to minimize traffic and address health concerns. But a December deadline for removal looms large.

Maui Fire Survivors Uprooted Again As FEMA Starts Charging Rent Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2025

Maui Fire Survivors Uprooted Again As FEMA Starts Charging Rent

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is trying to reduce the load on the island’s housing stock but the continual need to relocate is frustrating residents.

State Lawmakers Are Removing A Hurdle To Rebuild Lahaina. Will It Matter? Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025

State Lawmakers Are Removing A Hurdle To Rebuild Lahaina. Will It Matter?

The Legislature is exempting properties destroyed in a disaster from certain permitting requirements to speed up recovery efforts, but not everyone can take advantage of it.

Maui Asks Feds To Flex Rules Governing $1.6 Billion Wildfire Recovery Grant Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025

Maui Asks Feds To Flex Rules Governing $1.6 Billion Wildfire Recovery Grant

The county wants to use some of the money to rebuild accessory dwelling units but is primarily focused on securing final approval.

Hawaiʻi May Cut Grass On More State Land To Prevent Spread Of Wildfires Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaiʻi May Cut Grass On More State Land To Prevent Spread Of Wildfires

The state land department is asking for $10 million more to battle wildfires.

Lawmakers Agree To Pay $807 Million Into Lahaina Wildfires Settlement Fund Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025

Lawmakers Agree To Pay $807 Million Into Lahaina Wildfires Settlement Fund

The legislation is part of a $4 billion deal that includes money from HECO, Kamehameha Schools and others.

Lahaina Fire Stole Their Dream Home. Plans To Rebuild Reveal Deep Divides Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025

Lahaina Fire Stole Their Dream Home. Plans To Rebuild Reveal Deep Divides

The Deals are the first oceanfront property owners on Front Street to try rebuilding in an area that scientists say is at risk due to sea level rise. Neighbors see it as a test case.

Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018

Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms

After a big win before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in February, the utility is making a final push before the Legislature