The final report was released for the Department of the Attorney General’s analysis and investigation into how the state and county government responded to the Lahaina wildfires. The findings include

The Kaibigan ng Lahaina nonprofit has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Hawai’i Community Foundation through the Maui Strong Fund to support its work serving Maui’s Filipino community following the 2023 Lahaina Wildfires.

Maui County Council members voted unanimously Friday on a bill that could preserve parts of a historic structure ravaged by the 2023 Lahaina wildfire before the site is cleared. Council member Tamara Paltin said the historic Spring House in Lahaina,

There were more Maui residents leaving after the devastating Maui wildfires in 2023 and fewer moving in — reducing the island’s population by more than 1,000 residents and resulting in an estimated $50 million loss in annual income for Hawaii’s economy.

Lele Aloha announced the launch of the Hauola Awards, a grant program aimed at supporting the rebuilding, re-establishing, and reinvigorating of communities affected by the 2023 Maui fires. In response to the unprecedented destruction, Lele Aloha stands committed to providing immediate relief and aiding long-term recovery efforts.

This photo taken Monday from the Lahaina Pali Trail shows Honopi’ilani Highway with Ukumehame in the foreground. A 6-mile stretch from Ukumehame to Olowalu is being considered for restoration once Honoapi’ilani Highway is moved mauka. HJI / ROB COLLIAS photo

A former Billboard editor-in-chief (and THR music editor) and her family escaped the inferno that reduced her beloved Maui town to ashes. She offers actionable steps for those in the same position following the blazes raging across Los Angeles.

Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do Not Drink notices.

Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced a bill to Congress that would strip the California Coastal Commission of much of its powers, citing its recent blocking of

"LADWP made the conscious decision not to timely repair the Santa Ynez Reservoir cover, leaving the reservoir drained and unusable, all as a 'cost-saving' measure." The lawsuit also said some fire ...

LADWP has restored power to all customers affected by last week’s windstorm, except for approximately 17,000 customers in fire-impacted areas, including Pacific Palisades, Encino, and Brentwood. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is ...