• Published

  December 29, 2023
  

  Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

  Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.

• Published

  September 28, 2023
  

  First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire focuses on island’s sole electric provider and grid

  The fire in the historic town of Lahaina killed at least 97 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, mostly homes.

• Published

  August 18, 2023
  

  FEMA has paid out more than $5.6 million to Maui survivors, a figure expected to grow significantly

  Longer-term aid that could amount to thousands or tens of thousands of dollars will likely come with documentation requirements.

• Published

  August 17, 2023
  

  Hawaii is vowing to protect landowners on Maui from being pressured to sell after wildfires

  Gov. Green said that he instructed the state attorney general to work toward a moratorium on land transactions in Lahaina, even as he acknowledged the move would likely face legal challenges.

• Published

  August 11, 2023
  

  Chaos and terror: Failed communications left Maui residents trapped by fire; scores died

  Fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started Tuesday and took Maui by surprise.

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