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Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’ Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

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.

Civil Beat Wins National Award For Maui Fire Coverage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Civil Beat Wins National Award For Maui Fire Coverage

The National Headliner contest is one of the oldest and most prestigious journalism competitions.

After Lahaina, Waianae Coast Residents Might Finally Get A Key Evacuation Route Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

After Lahaina, Waianae Coast Residents Might Finally Get A Key Evacuation Route

State leaders think it’s an opportune time to make much-needed fixes to outdated transportation infrastructure at Kolekole Pass.

Hawaii Lawmakers Say They’re Ready To Bring Back A Fire Marshal’s Office Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Say They’re Ready To Bring Back A Fire Marshal’s Office

Politicians have heeded firefighters’ calls in light of the Aug. 8 wildfires, submitting draft bills to establish a fire marshal after the position was disbanded decades ago.

Kaleo Manuel Became A Cause Celebre For Maui Water. Now He’s Leaving The State Water Commission Without Saying Why Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023

Kaleo Manuel Became A Cause Celebre For Maui Water. Now He’s Leaving The State Water Commission Without Saying Why

The deputy water commissioner told one state lawmaker he didn’t want to be ‘an obstacle.’ But he’s not commenting publicly.

Maui Agencies Subpoenaed After Holding Up Fire Investigation, AG Says David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Agencies Subpoenaed After Holding Up Fire Investigation, AG Says

The AG’s office is having trouble getting information from some Maui departments.

Danny De Gracia: We Cannot Ignore Oahu’s Wildfire Risk Any Longer Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: We Cannot Ignore Oahu’s Wildfire Risk Any Longer

New technologies are available and in use elsewhere that should be considered by the Legislature and state and local government.

Matthew Leonard: How The Hamakua Burn Of 1901 Started Hawaii’s Fire Clock Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Matthew Leonard: How The Hamakua Burn Of 1901 Started Hawaii’s Fire Clock

Government intervention, or the lack of it, was a contentious issue during the widely reported disaster.

Hawaii Will Be Stuck With Its Outdated Unemployment System At Least 3 More Years David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Will Be Stuck With Its Outdated Unemployment System At Least 3 More Years

The pandemic drew attention to the need to scrap the state’s 1980s-era mainframe, but it’s still around. Now, it’s hampering claims related to Lahaina.

Hawaii’s Food Banks Need Far More Funding Before The Next Disaster Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii’s Food Banks Need Far More Funding Before The Next Disaster

A House working group has come up with a suite of recommendations, including better support for the state’s food banks.