A massive brown plume has scientists worried despite protective measures aimed at preventing toxic runoff.

The deputy water commissioner told one state lawmaker he didn't want to be 'an obstacle.' But he's not commenting publicly.

The county has proposed making Olowalu the permanent site to store 400,000 cubic yards of contaminated material but the mayor will make the final decision.

The severely degraded island has undergone two decades of restoration work after years of overgrazing, bombing and burning. That endeavor could help guide efforts to control runoff and replant thousands of scorched acres.

The work requires a ton of compost and mulch. But without a local composting facility, that will have to be shipped in — a gateway for invasive species.

Hazardous materials have been removed from Lahaina and Upcountry sites nearly three months after the fires.

The ability to provide enhanced risk assessments now exists, but it needs help getting off the ground.

Peter Martin spent decades guzzling water around Lahaina. Then came the fire.

Rebuilding the water system is likely to cost tens of millions of dollars and could be a limiting factor in rebuilding the town. 

Some think the toxic ash and debris from the Lahaina fire should be shipped to the mainland instead.