Massachusetts woman reported missing on Maui found safe
The Maui Police Department said the Massachusetts woman reported missing has been located and found to be in good health. Read more
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Tokuda reads names of Maui victims into Congressional record
Most of them were senior citizens but Tokuda — who represents the neighbor islands and rural Oahu — made a point of highlighting the ages of the three youngest victims. Read more
Maui County buys Kula community facilities after years of leasing
Maui County has acquired approximately 7 acres of land beneath the Kula Community Center and adjacent facilities for public use in perpetuity after years of leasing the property. Read more
AES launches state’s largest solar power facility on Maui
AES Hawai‘i has launched Kuihelani solar-plus-storage, the state’s largest solar power facility. Read more
Maui police arrest driver, identify victim in fatal pedestrian crash
The victim was identified as Irene Kauffold, 64, who was known to frequent the Kihei area, police said. Read more
Congressional hearing in Lahaina examines federal response
Federal agencies responding to Maui’s wildfire disaster over the past 13 months received much praise along with several tough questions during a congressional hearing Wednesday in Lahaina. Read more
Hawaii Community Foundation, Amazon founder, donate $2.1M for Maui fire trucks
The Hawaii Community Foundation, along with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, are donating $2.1 million toward the purchase of four new Maui Fire Department trucks. Read more
Maui County declares ‘Stage 1’ water shortage for central system
Maui County has declared a “Stage 1” water shortage for the Central Maui system, which requires a 10% reduction in water demand, effective today, officials said. Read more
Initiative works to keep Lahaina lands in local hands
The Lahaina Community Land Trust, which was formed after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire, is taking several approaches to achieving its stated mission of “Keeping Lahaina Lands in Lahaina Hands.” Read more
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Disaster insurance drove billions in revenue for companies
More than 160 insurance companies have paid out $2.3 billion in the year since the deadly wildfires and expect to pay another $1 billion. B Read more
Maui judge declines to appeal own wildfire ruling
Insurance companies with claims against Hawaiian Electric tied to hundreds of Maui wildfire lawsuits largely prevailed Friday in court on an issue that could affect when and how they share damage payments with fire victims. Read more
Collision on Maui sends 2 to hospital in critical condition
The head-on collision occurred at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday on Hana Highway near Holuma Road. Read more
Green blasts State Farm for refusing to settle Maui claims
The proposed $4.037 billion “global settlement” would resolve over 650 claims and lawsuits in the aftermath of the wildfire that killed 102 people and destroyed nearly 4,000 structures, most of them homes. Read more
Hawaii Supreme Court ruling sought in $4B wildfires settlement
Attorneys representing Maui wildfire victims want the Hawaii Supreme Court to weigh in on a recent lower state court ruling in an effort to finalize a proposed $4 billion settlement. Read more
Maui police searching for Kahului woman reported missing
Marina Bonofiglio, 33, of Kahului, is described as 5-feet-4 inches, about 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Read more
Hotels on Maui woo back leisure travelers
Six-year-old twins Luna and Stella Sanchez smile and giggle as they run toward the century-old rubber tree, affectionately known as “The Branches,” that sits in the heart of the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. Read more
Many East Honolulu communities are at high fire risk
While West Oahu is well known as an area prone to wildfires due to its dryness, East Honolulu is also vulnerable in its own ways. Read more
Hawaii counties get high-tech sensor system for early warning of wildfires
Each county received 20 sensors last month that sample the air and use advanced ground-based technology, including satellite imagery, environmental data and artificial intelligence, to detect fires in their earliest stages. Read more
Decline in Maui room bookings could cost the state more than $40 million in taxes
Some still believe they are not welcome as the government asked tourists to leave in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, and some residents and celebrities fortified that message on social media. Read more
Hearing set for alleged Maui bomber
A 47-year-old Kahului man arrested in connection with a series of improvised explosive devices discovered on Maui, one of which detonated and damaged a sport utility vehicle, will get a preliminary hearing Sept. 10. Read more
Lahaina financial awards available for about 400 eligible DOE workers
Gov. Josh Green this week announced a new initiative — Lahaina Honoring Employees’ Resilience and Optimism, or HERO, Awards — to recognize state Department of Education employees who have played critical roles in keeping Lahaina schools open following the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires. Read more
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