Survivors of last year’s deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Report: ‘No evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for deadly wildfire, despite warnings
Despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming, the report found “no evidence” of Hawaii officials making preparations for the August 2023 wildfire that killed 102 people.
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A Maui chef’s lifeline: his restaurant as the island recovers from Lahaina wildfires
Thousands remain displaced after last year’s deadly wildfire on west Maui. Among those who lost almost everything was a chief and his family. But they’re determined to keep their restaurant running.
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ʻĀina kupuna bill aims to help long-time Maui families keep ancestral lands amid rising property t
Maui County Council members are considering a measure to help long-time families keep their ancestral lands — properties that have been passed down for at least three generations. The proposal — known as the “ʻāina kupuna bill” — would provide tax relief to lineal descendants struggling with a steep rise in property taxes due to skyrocketing real estate values.
