A $4-billion settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts
Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after last-minute settlement deal
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Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after late deal
Lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire reached a last-minute deal averting a trial that was scheduled to begin Wednesday over how to split a $4 billion settlement. The agreement means victims and survivors will not have to testify,
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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.”
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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 said.
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Lessons from Lahaina
In Maui, schools didn’t reopen for about two months in the wake of a wildfire that leveled Lahaina. The backstory: In August 2023, a wildfire caused by downed power lines destroyed the town of ...
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Lessons from Lahaina: Months of testing followed post-wildfire reopenings
In Maui, schools didn’t reopen for about two months in the wake of a wildfire that leveled Lahaina. The backstory: In August 2023, a wildfire caused by downed power lines destroyed the town of ...
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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 general contractor.
Where does Lahaina stand a year and half after deadly wildfire
Since the deadly 2023 Lahaina Fire in Hawaii's Maui County, the town has yet to be rebuilt. Hawaii Rep. Elle Cochran spoke to FOX 11 about the recovery efforts, saying the town has not moved forward.
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.
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Hawaii Tourism Authority invests in international markets to draw back tourists
Hawaii Tourism Authority's Interim President and CEO Daniel Nahoopii explains how international tourists from locations like Japan can make a return with help from the state investing in these relationships.
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Kilohana temporary housing site has long-term goals to support Maui’s housing crisis
Jason Pelaez, architect and project manager for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Kilohana group housing site in Lahaina, said he has high hopes for the area’s future. Kilohana consists of 167 modular units on 34 acres of state-owned property at Fleming Road and Malo Street.
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Hawaii
With the memories of freezing temperatures lingering across the country, or even patches of (ugh) snow still in some corners, a bit of sunshine and warmth would be extremely welcome right now. Add on the stressors of the past 12 months and a vacation at an all-inclusive resort in Hawaii (or one of the all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean) starts to look like the ultimate dream.
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State lawmakers plans for homeowners insurance relief faces hurdles
State lawmakers say they’re looking at all they can to help homeowners deal with sky-rocketing insurance rates. But experts say it’s a tough road ahead.