Maui County News - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/category/maui/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:15:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Maui Fire Victims Jobs Program At Risk After Nonprofit Budget Troubles https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/maui-fire-victims-jobs-risk-nonprofit-troubles/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687889

The federally funded initiative run by Maui Economic Opportunity employed hundreds and was to last two years. The nonprofit's CEO announced this month that it would end early.

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The federally funded initiative run by Maui Economic Opportunity employed hundreds and was to last two years. The nonprofit's CEO announced this month that it would end early.

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Hawaiʻi’s Physician Shortage Hits Maui Hardest https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawaii%ca%bbs-physician-shortage-hits-maui-hardest/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1688093

Doctors were scarce before the Lahaina fire, which burned medical facilities, displaced health care workers and patients and heightened financial stress.

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Doctors were scarce before the Lahaina fire, which burned medical facilities, displaced health care workers and patients and heightened financial stress.

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Kirstin Downey: ‘It Needs To Look Like Lahaina Again’ https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/kirstin-downey-it-needs-to-look-like-lahaina-again/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687626

Front Street property owners are anxious and angry that Maui County seems to be stalling on granting permits that would allow them to rebuild their homes and businesses.

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Front Street property owners are anxious and angry that Maui County seems to be stalling on granting permits that would allow them to rebuild their homes and businesses.

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HECO’s Report On Maui Wildfires Mirrors Prior Investigations https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hecos-report-on-maui-wildfires-mirrors-prior-investigations/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687785

Utility does not dispute earlier findings its equipment started the fire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.

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Utility does not dispute earlier findings its equipment started the fire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.

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Congress Is Poised To Approve Another $1.6 Billion For Maui Fire Aid https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/congress-is-poised-to-approve-another-1-6-billion-for-maui-fire-aid/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:49:29 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687114

The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

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The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

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Study Proposed To Make Lahaina A National Heritage Area https://www.civilbeat.org/beat/study-proposed-to-make-lahaina-a-national-heritage-area/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:23:05 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?post_type=beat&p=1687028

A bicameral bill from Sen. Hirono and Rep. Tokuda awaits President Biden's signature.

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A bicameral bill from Sen. Hirono and Rep. Tokuda awaits President Biden's signature.

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Lahaina Schools Are Recovering From The Fires, But Challenges Remain  https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/the-recovery-process-begins-for-lahaina-schools-but-challenges-remain/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1686409

Growing enrollment and providing mental health services remain a top priority for schools, although teachers believe students are better positioned to learn this year.

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Growing enrollment and providing mental health services remain a top priority for schools, although teachers believe students are better positioned to learn this year.

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The Long Crusade To Build A West Maui Hospital Hits Another Snag https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/the-long-crusade-to-build-a-west-maui-hospital-hits-another-snag/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685085

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

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

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Low-Income Housing Project Gets A New Life On Billionaire-Owned Lānaʻi https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/low-income-housing-gets-new-life-billionaire-owned-lanai/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685289

Public dollars for hefty infrastructure costs could revive a long-stalled affordable housing project on this tiny isle of 3,300 residents.

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Public dollars for hefty infrastructure costs could revive a long-stalled affordable housing project on this tiny isle of 3,300 residents.

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Hawaiʻi Woman Whose Disappearance Prompted A Massive Search Is Found Safe https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawai%ca%bbi-woman-whose-disappearance-prompted-a-massive-search-is-found-safe/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:36:34 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1686080

Hannah Kobayashi vanished last month in Los Angeles. LA police said they will wrap up their investigation now that she's been found safe.

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Hannah Kobayashi vanished last month in Los Angeles. LA police said they will wrap up their investigation now that she's been found safe.

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