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Six working groups will be tasked with evaluating prevention, remediation, housing and other key topics before the 2024 session.

Instead, Hawaii has a relatively powerless State Fire Council. But fire agencies want that to change.

Angus McKelvey was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the deadly fire. He’s been working ever since to help other survivors.

State Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran didn't give a reason for his plans to resign at the end of October.

State Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran said he sees no conflict between his role as a lawyer and his role as a lawmaker..

For now, House and Senate leaders say it's premature to schedule one. But the disaster may well warrant convening to pass spending and statutory measures.