Residents testifying at a Commission on Water Resource Management meeting also said it's time for a new chapter in water management after the Maui fires.

Grass from East Indian sugarcane to African Guinea grass have been introduced to Hawaii for centuries, predating the state's increased risk of wildfire.

While city-owned land makes up a relatively small portion of Oahu, groundskeepers need to be strategically redeployed to stave off wildfires.

Fire officials and landowners have known for years about gaps in Hawaii's firebreaks and fuelbreaks. The problem boils down to money and cooperation.

Nani Medeiros' move comes amid extended personal attacks in person and on social media.

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

The probe, which will examine state and local government's response, is expected to take more than a year to complete .

The concern aligns with a national trend of increasing rates and limited coverage in areas at a high risk of the effects of climate change.

The city had suspended the law to facilitate emergency housing for Maui wildfire survivors but says that's no longer necessary.

Pearl Harbor Elementary School students demonstrate confidence, maturity and empathy in their Maui wildfire relief efforts.