The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire ...

The $4.037 billion Global Settlement was announced in August. On Thursday, Feb, 6, the Hawaii Supreme Court finally had the opportunity to question lawyers about the legality of it.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced Wednesday that the county will temporarily suspend Special Management Area rules for properties mauka of Front Street or outside of the erosion hazard line — a move ...

Victims of a deadly 2023 Hawaii wildfire that decimated the town of Lahaina are expected to testify in court during an ...

Senate Bill 1296 would not require special management area permits for structures in Lahaina town if they were destroyed in ...

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced that Hawaii will receive nearly $9.8 million dollars in new federal funding from FEMA to ...

Waimea's weather invites you to enjoy the outdoors, whether you're picnicking in the park or visiting local farmers' markets.The town's serene atmosphere and gentle climate are perfect for relaxation ...

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The disparities, as well as the need to deal with chronic water shortages and fights over access, has led the county to a ...

Overall, we think it was a realistic and reasonable outcome, and it’s going to just be a critical step to getting money into ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire reached a last ... reliving in court details of the massive inferno in Lahaina that killed more than 100 people ...