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Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Suggests It’s Not To Blame For Lahaina Devastation
The company now says its power lines were de-energized prior to the destructive afternoon fire that tore through town.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Investors Sue Hawaiian Electric For ‘Misleading’ Them About Potential Liability For Wildfire
The latest suit targets top HEI leaders who said they believed the company had addressed environmental conditions in the field.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Maui County Blames HECO For Fires In Latest Lawsuit Against Utility
UPDATED: The county says HECO should have better managed its lines and shut off the power ahead of the winds. But the county has also been sued for not doing enough.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Electric Faces Heavy Legal, Financial Pressure After Lahaina Fire
The company faces scrutiny for not shutting down the power prior to the fire. Lawyers have wasted no time filing lawsuits.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
HECO Kept The Power Flowing In Lahaina Even As Poles Toppled
The Hawaii utility has acknowledged the growing danger of wildfires and made some changes. But lawsuits are already pointing to the live power lines as a cause in Maui.