What Maui’s slow recovery means for L.A. — and the rest of the U.S.
It’s quiet again. Construction crews have hauled away toxic debris, but entire neighborhoods still sit empty. Only six homes have been rebuilt in the county. Much of the town sits in the purgatory ...
U.S. Army Corps begins clearing tons of fire debris in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
In a pivotal milestone in Los Angeles County's long road to recovery from the deadly wildfires in early January, the U.S.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Clears Way For $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement
A historic settlement can begin flowing to people and businesses affected by the fire, but consequences for the insurance ...
Maui wildfire settlement clears Hawaii Supreme Court hurdle
ANDREW VLIET / SPECIAL TO THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER An aerial view of destroyed structures six months after the devastating wildfire on August 8th that destroyed much of Lahaina. A stalled $4 ...
Hawaii Supreme Court rules against insurance companies in wildfire settlement case
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurers could not take part in a $4 billion settlement for victims of the 2023 ...
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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court allows $4B Maui wildfire settlement to proceed in ruling against insurers
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for ...
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Altadena Communities Unite to Rebuild as Developers Eye the Ashes
In the wake of the Eaton wildfire in LA, residents are building collective power to push back predatory developers.
Donations topped $650 million, and the question looms: How to best use it for fire recovery?
With more than $650 million donated for fire relief, nonprofits are mapping out a strategy to assist in L.A.'s recovery.
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State high court probes conditions of Maui wildfires settlement
Hawaii Supreme Court justices posed many exacting, and sometimes skeptical, questions Thursday to attorneys in a case ...
Hawaii Wildfire Case Could Have Huge Implications for Homeowners
Regardless of which way the court rules, homeowners could be impacted from a case that revolves around a $4 billion ...
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Lahaina seaside owners want accelerated rebuilding process
Native Hawaiian Warren Freeland wants to see his family’s historic Pioneer Inn rebuilt as it was before the 2023 wildfire ...
Stakes Are High As Maui Wildfire Settlement Case Goes Before Supreme Court
The outcome could mean higher insurance premiums or a bankrupt utility. It could also upend the proposed settlement, delaying ...