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Maui Wildfires

Community in Crisis: Supporting Best of Maui Winners Amidst Devastation

by Ashley ProbstSeptember 8, 2023September 12, 2023

Here, we’ve compiled a list of all the West Side winners, including status updates and ways to provide support.

News

County of Maui Sues Hawaiian Electric For Damages Caused by Kula, Lāhainā Fires

by Anthony PignataroAugust 24, 2023September 2, 2023

The complaint alleges that Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries “acted negligently” by failing to de-energize their electrical equipment despite a National Weather Service Red Flag Warning that was issued on Aug. 7, the day before a wildfire devastated Lāhainā Town.

Business, Maui Wildfires, News

Hawaiian Electric Hit With At Least Two Lawsuits Alleging Culpability in Lāhainā Wildfire

by Anthony PignataroAugust 15, 2023August 30, 2023

The suits allege that the firm was negligent in maintaining its electrical infrastructure in West Maui and failed to de-energize power lines when high winds, which ultimately carried embers from the fire across Lāhainā, first began blowing on Aug. 8.

Business, News

Hawaiʻi Gas Strike Ends With New Contract

by Ashley ProbstJuly 5, 2023August 30, 2023

Following a three-week-long strike, Hawaiʻi Gas union workers voted to approve a new three-year contract.

Business, News

Welcome to Apply Within 2023

by MauiTimesMay 1, 2023August 30, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a career change, this section will provide insights into the various job opportunities and some of the industries that are thriving right here on Maui.

Business, Health, News

Health Care Workers End Strike

by Dan CollinsMay 1, 2023August 30, 2023

Health care workers belonging to the United Public Workers voted to ratify a new three-year contract on April 14.

Business, Environment, News

Conservation is Essential

by Sara TekulaMay 1, 2023August 30, 2023

The state of the economy is born of our relationship to home and the places we care for and depend on for survival, so when it’s unstable, we feel it in our daily lives.