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. 

Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims came out strongly against a bill that could allow HECO to impose a new fee on customers to help prevent wildfires.

With legislative efforts dead this session, Native Hawaiian leaders remain encouraged by what they’re hearing from elected officials and seeing on the ground.

With conventional fire suppression, the average fire size will increase faster as the planet warms.

Risk calculations likely underestimate the impact of undetected fishing vessels operating in key ocean habitats.

The company has no plans to cancel its Lanai service, but it needs taxpayer-funded support as a work-around to raising ticket prices.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture census paints a sorry picture for Hawaii’s goals of increasing food production.

The controversial project was nearing completion when it burned down over the weekend.

Maui officers are continuing to search for the two people left on their “credible missing persons list” from the Aug. 8 fires.

Gov. Josh Green’s administration has moved quickly to shift thousands of acres out of DLNR’s control to boost ag production but more remains on the table.