Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				Bad News For The Budget: Maui Fire Costs Could Top $600 Million This Year Alone
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz is raising red flags about mounting costs as his Ways and Means Committee considers emergency appropriation measures.
          
        Hawaii Senate/2024
      
      
				Beyond Lahaina: Some Lawmakers Want A New Development Plan For All Of West Maui
Critics question the proposed election process for the new agency officials.
          
        Hawaii Senate/2024
      
      
				Rebuilding Lahaina: An Oversight Board, A Dedicated Tax Stream, Even A Bank
Lawmakers are considering a number of bills that aim to play a role in the West Maui town's recovery after the Aug. 8 fires.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        Christie Wilson/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				Maui Senator: Lahaina Recovery Requires That ‘The Whole State Chips In’
Angus McKelvey lays out the proposals he’ll bring to the Legislature next session after a wildfire devastated his district.
          
        David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				Lawmakers Discuss Draft Report On Maui Business And Jobs Recovery
Recommendations include business loan forgiveness, enhanced childcare and worker training.
          
        Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				Legislators Call For Additional Safety Measures For Lahaina Schools
The DOE said it would not make emergency response plans available to the public at this time.
          
        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.
          
        David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				$150 Million Fund Is Established For Families Of Maui Wildfire Victims
The fund is the start of what Gov. Josh Green described as a multi-part plan to compensate survivors and help them rebuild.