California Mayor Karen Bass: "We are going to clear the red tape and unnecessary delays, ... A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2023.

MAUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- State lawmakers passed a bill aimed at expediting the rebuilding process for hundreds of homes destroyed in the Lahaina fire. Nearly two years after the blaze ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Many Lahaina residents will be able to rebuild quicker thanks to a new bill passed on March 21 at the Maui County Council. Historic churches will also benefit, allowing ...

In the 10 years preceding the August 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, 15 Hawaii communities joined Firewise USA. Since then, the number has more than doubled to 31, ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) — After 13 months of work, FEMA completed the construction of 167 temporary homes for Lahaina fire survivors on a hillside where no housing existed a few months ago. The ...

In this special episode of Spotlight Now, Hawaiian Electric and Central Pacific Bank collaborate with the Lahaina Advisory Team to rediscover Hawaii’s soul as the town rebuilds from a ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — It's nearing peak whale-watching season in Hawaii. On Maui, this means the daily sign of boats darting across the water carrying passengers eager to spot humpback whales.

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming ‘Firewise’ At a time when federal funding for climate mitigation is uncertain, communities need far more financial support ...

The aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, in August 2023. A report has found that a quarter of displaced residents are now living in unsafe homes. ... California Mayor Karen Bass: ...