Hawaiian Electric installing cameras for fire detection
The company plans to have half of the cameras installed by September and the rest by the first half of 2025 as part of the $14 million project. Read more
Maui Wildfire Resources
EPA completes drinking water, wastewater mission in Lahaina
The EPA said it worked alongside other agencies to help restore drinking water and wastewater services to the community impacted by wildfires in Lahaina. Read more
2 Maui housing sites to accommodate wildfire survivors
Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday that Maui residents displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires can now apply for the Hawaii Interim Housing Program, which offers temporary state- sponsored housing to those affected. Read more
Rebuilding begins in Lahaina wildfire impact zone
The time to rebuild is different for everyone, and there is some community concern that owners in complicated situations might give up. Read more
Maui centers assisting fire survivors in transition to new site
The Disaster Recovery Center at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, and the Community Resources Center at Royal Lahaina Resort officially close their doors on June 29. Read more
CNHA releases new Maui recovery statistics
New data released by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement on Thursday illustrates the continued recovery status and community needs of families affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires that killed 101 and displaced thousands. Read more
Kokua Line: How will HECO send wildfire alerts?
Question: Regarding Hawaiian Electric’s plan to shut down power to avoid wildfires, how are we supposed to get the advance warning, if there is any? Read more
Help for Maui’s fire-impacted businesses trickles down slowly
It’s been more than nine months since the Maui wildfires, but thousands of Maui business owners who applied for the Maui Bridge Grant or a Small Business Administration disaster loan are still waiting. Read more
Maui wildfire compensation fund deadline extended again
The extension will give Maui wildfire survivors more time to decide whether they want to seek compensation through the fund. Read more
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Kokua Line: What if siblings disagree on fire fund claim?
Question: There’s a fund to pay people who lost family members in the Maui fires, if they don’t sue. My questions: If a parent died, do all their children have to agree, or could one heir disagree and be left out of the settlement? Also, is this only for U.S. citizens? Read more
Lahaina recovery, resource centers to stay open through June
HI-EMA said in a news release that the extension, approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, reflects the state’s commitment to providing ongoing support and resources to those affected. Read more
Maui Care Flights to offer wildfire survivors free trips
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday announced a new program, Maui Care Flights, to provide thousands of round-trip flights for Maui families affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires. Read more
Forest Service grants $5.6M to Hawaii for wildfire preparations
The U.S. Forest Service is awarding more than $5.6 million in grants to Hawaii for wildfire preparation and prevention. Read more
Maui County issues first rebuilding permit for wildfire survivors
West Maui residents Rich and Kari Alexander received the permit Wednesday to allow them to rebuild on their property on Komo Mai Street. Read more
Legislative session began amid uncertainty, ended with relief for Maui and taxpayers
Some bills that passed out of this year’s session had been years and even decades in the making. Read more
Moratorium extended on cutting power to Maui customers in arrears
Customers facing financial hardship are advised to reach out to Hawaiian Electric to discuss options to keep payments manageable. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signs vacation rental bill into law
Of the 89,000 short-term rentals across the state, Green estimates about 75,000 of them are illegal. Read more
Bissen quick to offer bill to regulate Maui vacation rentals
Bissen announced his proposal a day after the full state House of Representatives voted to send Senate Bill 2919 to Gov. Josh Green, who’s expected to sign it into law today. Read more
Bissen proposes ban on West Maui vacation rentals
Bissen’s bill first will have to go before the County Planning Commission and then the full County Council where Councilmember Kani Rawlins-Fernandez said today that she expects her colleagues to pass it. Read more
New housing projects give hope to some Maui fire survivors
Ka La‘i Ola is expected to provide 450 interim homes for wildfire survivors who did not qualify for any type of federal aid. Read more
Off the news: One ‘Ohana Fund registration extended
There’s a new deadline to register for the state’s One ‘Ohana Fund: now May 31, extended from April 30. Read more
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