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Lahaina seaside owners want accelerated rebuilding process
Native Hawaiian Warren Freeland wants to see his family’s historic Pioneer Inn rebuilt as it was before the 2023 wildfire ...
The Maui News1h
‘Lahaina Ondo’ highlights the joys and trials of Japanese plantation workers
The joys and struggles of the bygone days of the Westside’s Japanese plantation workers are celebrated with a new five-song ...
Maui fire recovery lights LA’s path
If California residents seek a microcosm of the challenges Los Angeles will face as the city recovers, they could look to ...
The Garden Island4h
First climate fee bills pass initial hearing, with concerns
Gov. Josh Green’s bills to fund Hawaii’s climate change response by increasing the state’s hotel room tax and dedicating all of the interest from the $1.5 billion rainy day fund were unanimously ...
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Wailuku eviction moratorium event will help landlords and renters navigate these new territories
An event in Wailuku on Saturday, Feb. 15 will offer guidance to renters and landlords following the eviction moratorium that expired this week.
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Iconic surf brands face uncertain future in Hawaii, nationwide
It could be the end of an era for surf and skate-inspired clothing as brands like Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom and more are ...
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Hawaii Supreme Court tackles insurer issues stalling $4 billion Lahaina fire settlement
The fire’s victims, along with the state and other parties, agreed in August 2024 to a $4 billion settlement to resolve hundreds of lawsuits filed in the wake of wildfires that destroyed the town of ...
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Hawaii Supreme Court hears arguments over Lahaina wildfire victims’ global settlement
The $4.037 billion Global Settlement was announced in August. On Thursday, Feb, 6, the Hawaii Supreme Court finally had the opportunity to question lawyers about the legality of it.
Maui wildfire exposure study seeks final round of participants
Maui residents have one last chance to take part in a health study that’s tracking the long-term effects of the deadly 2023 ...
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What’s holding up the $4 billion settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims
The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire ...
What to know about what’s tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims
The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire ...
Maui Now1d
Olowalu, Ukumehame brace for change with state’s plan to move coastal highway inland to combat sea level rise
She’s seen the ocean waves flood the coastal roadway during king tides. She’s noticed the sand levels starting to drop near Olowalu Beach. So she understands why the State of Hawaiʻi wants to move a ...