The county has backpedaled on an agreement to be the guarantor on bonds authorized by the Legislature.

Earthjustice adds another claim to a 30-year pile of lawsuits against power companies, resorts and local governments on Maui and Kauai.

The rent will be covered for the first few months by continued emergency assistance, but tenants must begin paying in March.

The agreement with Nan Inc., which must be approved by the County Council, would provide nearly four times more acreage than a previous deal.

UPDATE: The result in the South Maui race determines the balance of power between two County Council factions.

It's the first general election since thousands were displaced in last year's wildfires.

The tax credits also benefit landlords who rent to people displaced by the August 2023 fires.

Plan would increase the annual property tax exemption for some licensed child care facilities from $50,000 to $200,000.

A Hawaii Supreme Court ruling against the county prompted a bill to establish procedures for property removal and a right to shelter.

Hundreds of residents were asked what they want rebuilt as before and what they want changed.