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Property Theft Concerns Rise As Lahaina Neighborhoods Reopen Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Property Theft Concerns Rise As Lahaina Neighborhoods Reopen

Police offer to help residents set up a neighborhood watch program, but they haven’t rebuilt yet.

Maui Mayor Convinces State To Back Off Long-Term Water Plan Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Maui Mayor Convinces State To Back Off Long-Term Water Plan

Mayor Richard Bissen wants put an end to the water wars that have divided Maui for decades.

The Maui Fire ATF Report Is Expected To Be Released Next Week David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Maui Fire ATF Report Is Expected To Be Released Next Week

The Maui Fire Department says it got the written report from the federal agency earlier this week.

Hawaii Supreme Court To Decide Fate Of $4 Billion Wildfire Settlement Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Supreme Court To Decide Fate Of $4 Billion Wildfire Settlement

A decision about whether insurers can pursue their own lawsuits could come by year’s end.

For Some Maui Fire Victims, FEMA May Step In When Private Insurance Benefits Expire Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

For Some Maui Fire Victims, FEMA May Step In When Private Insurance Benefits Expire

Government officials said an additional $14.5 million is available for eligible applicants.

Maui’s Contentious Water Saga Is Bubbling Up This Week Courtesy: Mahi Pono

Maui’s Contentious Water Saga Is Bubbling Up This Week

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering granting a 30-year water lease in East Maui, possibly to a single large private company.

Maui Voters To Decide Whether To Extend Terms For Board And Commission Members Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Voters To Decide Whether To Extend Terms For Board And Commission Members

If approved, a charter amendment on the November ballot would allow citizens to serve two consecutive terms or 10 years, whichever is greater.

Delays Hamper State Effort To Better Manage West Maui’s Limited Water Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Delays Hamper State Effort To Better Manage West Maui’s Limited Water

The Lahaina wildfire and staffing shortages stymied the state’s review of new and existing water users. Housing advocates worry that could help cause more families to leave Maui.

Convention Highlights New Prominence Of Hawaiian Leadership

Convention Highlights New Prominence Of Hawaiian Leadership

This year’s Native Hawaiian Convention focused on how Hawaiians have played a much bigger role in shaping policy.

This Maui Board Was Created To Improve Transparency. Now It’s Accused Of Doing The Opposite Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

This Maui Board Was Created To Improve Transparency. Now It’s Accused Of Doing The Opposite

County Council members cite the Independent Nomination Board’s failure to identify applicants and release meeting minutes.