Maui County

... Should the government have the last word in creating a tourism timeline? ....

... several unregistered fundraisers have registered with the department. Some fundraisers have voluntarily ceased solicitation, while other fundraisers are currently subject to further departmental review and scrutiny ....

“...once in a while, go in and break the system....” 

... Idea:  Let's go attack some Oahu fishermen again ....

... Hawaii’s burn ban came about as a result of lawsuits and lobbying campaigns waged by activists and organizations, including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club. The effort succeeded in ending prescribed agricultural burns, which contributed to the demise of a historic 36,000-acre sugar plantation in 2016 ....

... Are Hawaii’s water policies sufficient for fighting fires? ....

... 2,200 of the families displaced by the Maui wildfires who are receiving shelter in hotels and similar lodging have completed the required eligibility process ... 600 haven't ....

... multiple military-grade tents, that can house a total of approximately 150 people ....

... the fund directs the user to a page on ActBlue, a fund-raising platform used by Democrats ....

... Data are collected each month from sample establishments for the single pay period that includes the 12th of the month. ...

... In August 2023, visitor arrivals to Oahu +11.0%, Hawaii Island +4.1% and Kauai +9.0% increased while visitor arrivals to Maui -57.8% dropped significantly ....

... HECO Suits: Two Vacant Hawaii Supreme Court Seats Loom Large ....

“...These protocols haven’t changed....”

... Within days of the fire, FBI resources such as the Evidence Response Team (ERT), forensic identification, and victim services deployed to Lahaina. ...

... Theoretically, Bissen’s proclamation makes it easier to build housing for displaced families.  But there are a couple problems .…

... Bissen asked the Commission and Hawaiian Electric for a temporary suspension of the pilot program for the randomly selected customers on Maui due to the recent wildfires ....

... they continue to re-enroll in other options, including other HIDOE schools or distance learning programs, charter schools, private schools or withdraw to homeschool or relocate out of state ....

... including rentals of residential dwellings ....

‘...Yes, it’d be nice if we could actually get some healing and apologies out there, but the legal natures of this make that hard to do....’

... there is a darker side ....

... authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures ....

... Temporary equipment to provide safe, reliable power to essential services, surrounding neighborhoods ....

... Despite some, who testified during Tuesday’s 12-hour-long meeting, claiming the suspension of the water code during the fire emergency set everything back to before 1987, Chang said that is not accurate ....

... Thursday, September 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center ....

... Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes  ....

... Yes.  'Your' legislators are supporting Kaleo Manuel ....

... this just had some devastating consequences ....

... “Our primary focus at this time is caring for about 78 percent of the pre-disaster population of Lāhainā — who are staying in dozens of non-congregate shelters (NCS)” ....

... To gain access to a re-opened zone, county-issued vehicle passes will be required ....

... The EPA identified 1,500 parcels that needed to be checked for hazardous materials. Green said about 637 properties are clear ....

... China's most recent act of using artificial intelligence to circulate false images and videos worldwide, which purported the Maui wildfire was caused by the U.S. government thru the use of a meteorological weapon ....

... the EP didn’t and doesn’t create any permanent change in government.  We need our legislature and county councils to do that ....

... Federal regulations permit most homeowners a ninety day forbearance on the payment of their mortgages due to natural disaster. After that time, they must begin making payments again and also pay the three months of missed payments ....

... We are no longer anticipating the destructive effects of climate hysteria — we are now fully enduring them ....

... Scott DeGhetto has been appointed EVP, CFO & treasurer of HEI, effective October 1, 2023 through approximately December 31, 2024. DeGhetto joins HEI from Moelis & Company ....

... Threats of violence ....

... policies the Maui Council can implement to boost the County's economy and encourage reconstruction in Lahaina ....

"...we can't continue to do nothing and expect the problem to just go away....”

... the price list is buried in Maui vs HECO ....

... Each working group will produce a preliminary report by November 1 and deliver a final report by December 15, 2023 ....

... FBI released the fourth list of the names of 31 individuals who have been reported unaccounted for ....

... In this video, we explore what happened and how to make sure it never happens again .... 

... suing Governor Josh Green for this blatant infringement on our 1st Amendment rights ....

... There have been 10,448 new claims for unemployment in Maui County in the four weeks since the fires struck ....

... The hearing will take place on September 28, 2023, and the following individuals are expected to testify ....

... between 2019 and 2022, Hawaiian Electric invested less than $245,000 on wildfire-specific projects on the island. Instead of spending necessary funds to prevent fires caused by its equipment, Hawaiian Electric instead spent millions of dollars towards efforts to achieve a 100 percent renewable energy goal, which earned the Company bonuses that the Company’s executives used to increase their own compensation ....

"…one of the best ways to heal is to make home rebuilding as streamlined and quick as possible…."

... Joe Rogan and Tulsi Gabbard on the government screwing over the residents of Maui to take their land ....

... peoples’ homes and businesses are at stake, and their right to those properties must be defended ....

... State House Minority Leader Diamond Garcia ripped Biden for his kitchen-fire comparison and appearing to fall asleep at a memorial service ....