JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, above left, took his place on the bench Thursday during the start of a hearing over settlements pertaining to the 2023 Lahaina ...

This is a crucial step to help survivors, including both residential and commercial property owners, move forward faster and rebuild their future,” Mayor Richard Bissen said. “By streamlining the ...

If California residents seek a microcosm of the challenges Los Angeles will face as the city recovers, they could look to ...

Native Hawaiian Warren Freeland wants to see his family’s historic Pioneer Inn rebuilt as it was before the 2023 wildfire ...

The fire’s victims, along with the state and other parties, agreed in August 2024 to a $4 billion settlement to resolve hundreds of lawsuits filed in the wake of wildfires that destroyed the town of ...

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.

A 2023 Lahaina fire survivor, Akiwinas lost her home and her job and is trying to get back on her feet. She’s been applying ...

The outcome could mean higher insurance premiums or a bankrupt utility. It could also upend the proposed settlement, delaying ...

Maui County is waiving special management rules for some Lahaina properties to speed rebuilding, though flood and historic ...

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced Wednesday that the county will temporarily suspend Special Management Area rules for ...

Maui County says there are more than 600 property owners, including 100 businesses waiting to rebuild Mauka of Front Street.

A waiver of special management area rules for Lahaina wildfire survivors is expected to reduce rebuilding permit processing ...