Maui County

... a $45K fake invoice, from a non-existent company, August 16, 2023, just one week after Lahaina burned to the ground ....

“there has not been a single commercial rebuild permit approved in almost two and a half years since the fires.”

"There are no controls designed to mitigate fraud risk when Procurement Laws are suspended by emergency proclamations...."

...Only in Hawaii: $20M / 47 single-wide mobile homes = $425,532 per unit with no land cost....

... Being recognized as a major disaster is significant because it opens the door for additional federal resources and establishes a shared responsibility between the state and federal government to support our communities ....

...After a 13-year legal battle, a trial court agreed that Hawaii owed $7 million for his land....

... flash flooding ....

... 555 households remain in FEMA Direct Housing ....

... Daylyn Harris, 34, and Chelsea Johnson, 32, of Honolulu, Hawaii, were arrested on July 15, 2025 ....

...All of Hawaii’s county mayors have released their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year, and most appear to be fiscally responsible....

... For a pregnant mother on Molokaʻi, giving birth can mean having to leave home weeks before her due date ....

... Judge Annalisa Bernard Lee, Maui and Judge Michael Soong, Kauai ....

...the extraordinary losses from the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula continue to dampen tourist numbers....

... the declaration would unlock critical federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ....

“FEMA remains fully prepared to provide support as needed.  While the shutdown impacts some routine operations, immediate response needs are not affected.”

... five nominees for Kauai, none for Maui ....

...an online platform that imposes multiple additional fees on top of those authorized by Hawaiʻi law....

... the Governor must appoint a judge from a list of nominees submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission within 30 days ....

... with HSTA Maui Chapter President Ashley Olsen challenging Cochran in the Dem Primary, Cochran had no chance as a Democrat ....

...Maui Cultural Resources Commission could need to sign off on more than 100 rebuilding plans for properties in the Lahaina National Historic Landmark District or one of the county’s historic zoning districts, yet it has approved only six since the fires....

... state and county testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in the first half of March 2026 ....

... Hawaiian Electric Industries was sued by investors who say it misrepresented steps the utility was taking to mitigate wildfire risks ....

... Frate admitted that on January 6, 2024, Frate repeatedly tased an arrestee, even though the arrestee was not resisting or posing any threat ....

"Typical Residential Bill Stable in 2025."

"...the County's existing controls are not adequate to mitigate likely fraud risks because they do not cover significant areas of fraud exposure...."

... Hawaii Water Service is moving forward with a feasibility study for a decentralized wastewater treatment plant in Kapalua that would produce recycled water and give the community a drought-resistant supply of irrigation water ....

...'sue big oil' lawfirm Hagens Berman was referred to the U.S. Department of Justice by a federal judge, citing findings of “misconduct bordering on the criminal”....

... FEMA recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaii ....

... the church’s first official permanent pastor was renowned preacher and evangelist Blind Bartimeus ....

"Should the required environmental clearance not be obtained or if HUD declines to authorize the use of grant funds for this project, this Notice of Intent to Award may be rescinded and no contract will be awarded"

... Kristi Noem has approved Hawaiʻi’s request to extend FEMA Temporary Housing Assistance for Maui wildfire survivors until February 2027 ....

"...The State of Hawai‘i requested an additional year of assistance, which, if approved, would extend the program through February 10, 2027. A decision on this extension request is currently under FEMA review...." 

... Granillo struck her in the parking lot, dragged her into his car, drove her to a beach, held her at knifepoint and repeatedly sexually assaulted and beat her before she escaped ....

... Carpio holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and horticulture from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and is a co-founder of the Maui Nui Makai Network and The Limu Hui ....

... the Public Utilities Commission today approved Hawaiian Electric’s 2025-2027 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) and completed a comprehensive study on whether to establish a wildfire recovery fund ....

... A second lawsuit has been filed challenging Maui Bill 9 ....

... plan to be out of the area no later than 6 p.m. ....

...The Waena BESS will enable the planned retirement of four generating units at the company's Kahului Power Plant ....

... height limits have emerged as a barrier to rebuilding historic structures, apartments and businesses ....

... Bill 9 will cause job losses for Maui residents, impede entrepreneurship, reduce county tax revenues and result in expensive litigation against the county ....

... The ink of Bissen’s signature is barely dry and, precisely as predicted, the litigation is already beginning ....

... in the end, even lawyers didn't want this garbage case that fooled 'judge' Bissen ....

... Batangan will assume office as of Jan. 1, 2026 ....

... Honolulu 16th-highest cost of living ....

...The final vote to approve Bill 9 was 5-3 with Gabe Johnson, Shane Sinenci, Keani-Rawlins-Fernandez, Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins and Tamara Paltin voting yes. Yuki Lei Sugimura, Tom Cook and Chair Alice Lee voted no....

... For the last five years, this historical space has been closed to the public . But now, visitors are welcomed back ....

... Executive Director and Legal Counsel Lauren Akitake leads new office ....

... More than 60 parking-reduction waivers have been approved since the year 2000 ....

... one circuit judge, one district judge ....

..."recent rains have helped" ....