Herman Andaya has faced increasing scrutiny following last week's fires in Lahaina that killed more than 110 people. He's defended his decision not to activate emergency sirens as the town burned.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he had instructed the state attorney general to work toward a moratorium on land transactions in Lahaina. He acknowledged the move will likely face legal challenges.
Seven disaster-trained volunteers are working in temporary shelters providing evacuees a safe place to stay, food to eat and emotional support while preparing to expand relief efforts if needed.
In Maui, NPR joined a tour boat operator to see the grassroots initiative the local surfing community and neighbors started to fill in gaps not currently being filled by official channels.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he has ordered a comprehensive review to understand the actions taken before, during and after last week's wildfires on Maui.
Biden's declaration will provide federal funding for recovery. Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could take years to rebuild the damaged infrastructure.
Lava began erupting at the Halemaʻumaʻu crater and reached heights of 13 to 30 feet and covered an area of approximately 370 acres. The biggest threat to those in the area is volcanic gas.
Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require tourists to pay for a yearlong license or pass to visit state parks and trails. They're still debating how much they would charge.
The victim, who was brutally attacked after he tried to move into their remote village on Maui, wouldn't have been beaten if he wasn't white, a U.S. judge said in sentencing two men for a hate crime.
A Japanese telescope captured images of the shape on Jan. 18. It was likely caused by the sun illuminating leftover fuel expelled from the rocket of a SpaceX launch.
A judge ordered Albert Schweitzer released from prison after his attorneys presented evidence and argued he didn't commit the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.
