Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023
The Honolulu Liquor Commission’s New Administrator Plans Changes
New administrator Sal Petilos assumes the helm as the commission faces staff shortages, a backlog of license applications and a federal lawsuit.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Has Ample Cash For Now But Few Answers To Key Questions
An earnings call with investors highlighted uncertainties surrounding Hawaii’s electric utility and its parent following the Maui wildfires.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures
Initial plans do not include a program to shut off power like those used in other states.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Ag Corp. Is Putting Up Remainder Of Its Land For Lease
The corporation said the move signaled a new era of transparency for the agency.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Industries Hires Utility Bankruptcy Expert As CFO
Investment banker Scott DeGhetto will be paid about $1.5 million for a 15-month gig.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Regulators Push Hawaiian Electric On Liability Insurance Coverage
Hawaiian Electric is facing numerous lawsuits over the Maui fires and questions are being asked about the companies ability to pay any successful claims.
Courtesy: Jason Mahon
Lahaina Businesses Hoping To Reopen Face Daunting Challenges
From unsafe water to uncertainty over future earnings, obstacles line the path of recovery for businesses in and around the burn zone
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
West Maui Businesses May Soon Be Able To Tap Into A New $25 Million Grant Program
The program would distribute grants of $10,000 to $20,000 as a lifeline to struggling Lahaina business owners.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui
Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaiian Electric Shares Soar After It Deflects Blame For Lahaina Fires
The utility’s timeline of events sought to shift attention to actions taken by Maui County on the day of the fire.