Lahaina, Hawaii Honolulu

Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying

A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts

Victims of a deadly 2023 Hawaii wildfire that decimated the town of Lahaina are expected to testify in court during an unusual trial to determine how to divide a potential $4 billion settlement.

SFGate · 1d

Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after last-minute deal over $4B settlement

Lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire reached a last-minute deal averting a trial Wednesday to determine how to split a $4 billion settlement. The agreement means victims and survivors will not have to testify,

KHON Honolulu on MSN · 1d

Deal reached: How will the $4B Lahaina Global Settlement be split for fire victims?

"Overall, we think it was a realistic and reasonable outcome, and it's going to just be a critical step to getting money into the hands of victims sooner than later."

3don MSN

Restoration funds secured to help rebuild iconic Lahaina buildings

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

Wildfire Today3d

In wake of deadly Lahaina wildfire, new Hawaii report sheds light on how to stop future tragedies

Hawai'i's Fire Safety Research Institute recently released its final report on the devastating Lahaina Fire. Here's what it ...

The Maui News2d

Study planned to assess historic Spring House in Lahaina

House appears to be headed toward an independent engineering evaluation in a renewed effort to see if the historic structure ...

LAist3d

Lessons from Lahaina

The backstory: In August 2023, a wildfire caused by downed power lines destroyed the town of Lahaina on the northwest coast ...

8don MSN

18 Months After Wildfires Destroyed Some 2,000 Homes on Maui, Only 3 Have Been Rebuilt

As California looks to rebuild from the wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles area, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ...

Maui Now2d

Partnership connects Lahaina homeowners with resources to help keep families on land

The Lahaina Community Land Trust is announcing a partnership with several Maui real estate professionals who recognize that ...

5don MSN

Hawaii governor calls president’s attack on FEMA ‘absurd’

President Trump's statements to reorganize or abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency drew an angry reaction from Hawaii's governor.

Hawaii Public Radio8d

'Lahaina Town' tribute song written by a Kula musician releases a music video

The song pays tribute to the victims of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The music video features sweeping shots of Maui vistas ...

Construction Dive9d

Swinerton opens Maui office in Hawaii

Paired with its bureau in Honolulu, the company’s additional location will bolster its position as the state’s fifth-largest ...

KHON Honolulu on MSN2h

Hawaiian islands see major impacts as storm system moves through

"Do not try and drive through a flooded area, start charging your devices. Be ready to be evacuated from these flood-prone areas, and prepare your families." ...

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