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Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures

Initial plans do not include a program to shut off power like those used in other states.

Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric

The Public Utilities Commission is required by law to conduct an investigation after a utility accident causing loss of life.

Ben Lowenthal: Halloween Without Front Street Was No Halloween At All Courtesy: Bryan Berkowitz/2019

Ben Lowenthal: Halloween Without Front Street Was No Halloween At All

Although controversial, Halloween in old Lahaina town became the biggest street party on Maui, as well as the subject of lawsuits.

Chefs Anticipate Even More Demand To Feed Maui Months After Wildfires Courtesy: Chef Hui

Chefs Anticipate Even More Demand To Feed Maui Months After Wildfires

Farm owners and feeding operations are preparing to be in it for the long haul.

The Silent Treatment Is No Way To Run A Maui County In Crisis Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

The Silent Treatment Is No Way To Run A Maui County In Crisis

The county won't talk about its communications strategy regarding the deadly Lahaina fire, including who is making decisions on what to tell the public.

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose ‘Bold Action’ To Address Wildfire Risk Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose ‘Bold Action’ To Address Wildfire Risk

House working groups have dozens of recommendations that deal with prevention of fires as well as better ways to deal with problems arising after a major fire.

Grief In Stages: Fire Survivors Find Comfort In Mauiʻs Unique Ways Allan Kew/Civil Beat/2023)

Grief In Stages: Fire Survivors Find Comfort In Mauiʻs Unique Ways

Unconventional approaches to addressing trauma offer pathways to recovery.

Chaos And Heartbreak Of Lahaina Fire Caught In Newly Released Bodycam Footage Provided: Maui Police Dept.

Chaos And Heartbreak Of Lahaina Fire Caught In Newly Released Bodycam Footage

Officers try to mobilize people to leave and cope with a rapidly changing scene. One officer watches his own house burn.

Lack Of Native Seeds Spurs Federal Plan To Replant Fire-Loving Invasive Grasses Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Lack Of Native Seeds Spurs Federal Plan To Replant Fire-Loving Invasive Grasses

The proposal surprised local elected officials and conservation groups that had already been working on native seed issues.

Denby Fawcett: The Importance Of Salvaging Even Small Items From Lahaina’s Ruins Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: The Importance Of Salvaging Even Small Items From Lahaina’s Ruins

A Buddha statue, a wooden trellis and a graduation photo are among the intact treasures found in the rubble.