The Hawaii legislative session began Jan. 17 clouded in unknowns over how much money would be available overall, how much could be spent to help Maui recover from the Aug. 8 wildfires, and concerns that lawmakers would have to tap into the state’s so-called rainy day fund to meet Hawaii’s needs.

FHA is extending its foreclosure moratorium for the island of Maui, guidance that applies to its forward and reverse mortgage programs.

Are you planning a trip to Hawaii in May 2024? If so, you're in for a treat! May is a great time to visit Hawaii, as the weather is warm and sunny, and the

Even before the devastating wildfire last summer, Danielle Crothers and her husband were struggling to find a home — big enough, yet still affordable — on Maui’s west side for their recently blended family.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said 78% of Maui fire victims who were in non-congregant shelters are now in long-term housing and new funding is on its

With the landmark passage of a state law addressing short-term rentals, Maui County has already announced legislation to phase out vacation rentals in apartment-zoned areas. Mayor Richard Bissen said the county is prepared for legal pushback.

Are you seeking a tropical paradise this May? Look no further than Hawaii, a breathtaking archipelago renowned for its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green's last-minute attempt to resuscitate a bill that would have allowed Hawaii Electric Co. to issue debt, backed by a rate increase, failed.

A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Maui County is suing major cellular carriers for failing to properly inform

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For more than a century, the annual event brought together the island's diverse communities and was a source of cherished memories for generations of residents.

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Gov. Josh Green is enlisting experts and advocates to help pass future legislation addressing disaster and climate change issues.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen wasted no time in proposing a county bill that would phase out 2,200 vacation rentals in West Maui apartment districts by July 1, 2025 — and eventually all 7,000 units in apartment districts across Maui.

Emboldened by state lawmakers' action this session, Bissen has proposed county legislation to phase out certain vacation units to open up more long-term housing.

Despite a settlement reached two years ago, Hawaiian petrels continue to be harmed by bright lights at Grand Wailea in violation of federal law, plaintiffs allege.

County-level legislation was announced Thursday to phase out thousands of transient vacation rentals, or TVRs, on Maui. The policy, announced by Mayor Richard Bissen and grassroots advocacy group Lahaina Strong, is intended to free up housing for displaced ...

Had emergency responders known about widespread cellphone outages during the height of last summer’s deadly Maui wildfires, they would have used other methods to warn about the

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed a bill into law to give counties more authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals amid the ongoing state housing crisis and aftermath of the Maui wildfires. Now, a day after the bill signing,

The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.