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Honolulu Civil Beat Honolulu Civil Beat, who had several journalists who couldn't attend awards because of fire coverage: “For a hell of a team, this is going to make our work all the more special. Thank you so much Online News Association.” #OJA23

West Mahi Pua Place and Kualapa Loop are now opened to traffic and residents may return

A Hawaii state senator who stands to make a ton of money off lawsuits related to the Lahaina wildfire that claimed at least 115 lives has chosen his clients over his constituents civilbeat.org/2023/08/maui-s… @civilbeat

Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say. Paula Dobbyn Nathan Eagle #HInews #MauiFires civilbeat.org/2023/08/econom…

Consulting with the community and responding directly to the immediate needs of those in crisis is a salutary approach. Oprah And Dwayne Johnson Make $1,200 Per Month Available To Maui Wildfire Survivors Nathan Eagle @civilbeat #HInews #MauiFires civilbeat.org/2023/08/oprah-…

The NWSHonolulu has CANCELED the Red Flag Warning for the State of Hawai'i and the High Wind Advisory for Maui and Hawai'i counties.

A new report by UHERO says many survivors will likely experience post-traumatic stress and depression in the fire's aftermath and a lack of trust in public officials. Paula Dobbyn #HInews #MauiFires civilbeat.org/2023/08/report…

This week, recovery and rebuilding usurped search and rescue as the primary focus following the Aug. 8 fires in #Lahaina and Upcountry. #Maui community members came out demanding to be heard: civilbeat.org/2023/09/the-ma… 📸:Nathan Eagle & Kevin Fujii

Members held the first in a series of meetings to gather public input on what actions the county should take. Nathan Eagle #HInews #MauiFires civilbeat.org/2023/09/maui-r…

Some oversight of the overseers... “How did it happen that Wespac got away with misusing all of that federal money for years when they’re supposed to be overseen by NOAA?” civilbeat.org/2023/09/dems-t… Honolulu Civil Beat

News from County of Maui: Next residential areas in Lahaina where access restrictions will be lifted on Monday and Tuesday are ZONES 2C, 2D, 2E – Kuuipo Street; Aa Street; Lokia Street. For full details, see news release linked below:

Displaced residents will have a two-day window next week to go back to what's left of their homes. Nathan Eagle #HInews civilbeat.org/beat/maui-coun…

“Somebody’s paying for it. It’s just a question of who.”

Hawaii Bribery Scandal Casts A Shadow Over Lahaina’s Ruins: For years, a local businessman paid off officials in exchange for lucrative contracts. The system he exploited has been left largely unchanged. dlvr.it/Sxy29b #HInews

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and emergency managers in all counties are taking steps to prepare for rising winds and low humidity that could increase the risk of wildfires. Learn more here: dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/news-rel…

The recent warning for Molokai was only the 5th time since 2005 that NWSHonolulu has issued a #tornado warning for any part of Hawaii. It's quite a rare event. The last time was in March 2020. #HIwx

MPD has released its preliminary after-action report for the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, including maps showing where people died in Lahaina and a list of recommendations. Story coming in Honolulu Civil Beat #MauiFires #HInews

The former seat of the Hawaiian Kingdom lies buried under a defunct, and now fire-ravaged, ball field in Lahaina. But planning is underway to excavate and restore it. Governor Josh Green says he will take unilateral state action to make it happen. tinyurl.com/y4y25bdw Honolulu Civil Beat

Maui Voters Created A Public Water Board. Two Years Later, Are Vested Interests Dragging Their Feet?: Newly formed East Maui Water Authority faces resistance from 'overt and behind the scenes methods.' dlvr.it/T5FbWY #HInews

So proud of the Honolulu Civil Beat staff, named Pulitzer finalists today for our breaking news coverage of the Maui fires. This is an incredible acknowledgement of the effort and heart our team put into covering a monumental story impacting our community.