Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’
The latest state report examines the reasons behind Lahaina’s destruction and the fire that fueled it.
Hawaii Has Done Little To Shore Up Neighborhoods Against Fire. Some Are Doing It Themselves
Residents aware of the dangers can take some steps to protect their communities, but they’re still looking to government to enforce stricter codes for all.
Hawaii, Maui County, HECO And Others Agree To Pay $4 Billion To Wildfire Victims
The proposed settlement still needs to be approved by a judge. And insurers that have paid out billions in claims have not agreed to terms.
There Are So Few Doctors In Maui County That Even Medical Workers Struggle To Get Care
More than two-thirds of Maui County residents experienced delays accessing health care last year, according to a new report.
Is Growing Your Own Food Considered Agriculture? Hawaii County Says No
Subsistence farmers on the Big Island say recent changes to county agricultural laws threaten their ability to keep farming.
Short-Handed Kona Public Defender’s Office Won’t Accept New Drunken Driving Cases
Former Big Island Judge Robert Kim says DUI cases are starting to back up in Kona, a seaside town of about and he worries it could affect public safety. Officials are exploring the idea of a program to provide limited license waivers to lawyers from the mainland who want to take government jobs in Hawaii to allow them to practice there.
Honolulu Bill To Rein In Fake Farms Threatens Real Ag Enterprises
Beekeepers, kennels and livestock owners say a proposed change to Honolulu’s land use ordinance would drive them out of business.
Hawaii’s Opioid Settlement Fund Is Growing And, After Delays, Starting To Be Spent
The funding formula gives the state power over funding, even for activities originating on the local level.
Hawaii Lawmakers Had Big Ideas For How To Prevent Another Lahaina. Few Became Law
A House working group found a long list of things Hawaii needs to do to protect itself from fire, but many of those recommendations will fall to the new state fire marshal to implement.
Volunteer Firefighters Are Big On The Mainland. Not So Much In Hawaii
The ability of fire departments to muster extra help during major wildfires is a critical issue for the state as it grapples with how to prevent another disaster like Lahaina.