Safety

On Wednesday the 600-acre fire near Kunia Camp was limited mostly to the slopes of the Waiʻanae mountains, and helicopters continued water drops throughout the afternoon. That means they were less of a threat to nearby farms around Kunia Drive than they were the day before.

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Kauaʻi County is looking at ways to better prepare homes in high fire risk areas. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on a bill being considered by the county council.

The state consumer advocate is asking for HECO to produce a timeline on how it will address issues raised by an expert analysis. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports.

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Just days after the Kula community observed the two-year mark of the 2023 wildfires, a fire burned a beloved upcountry Maui restaurant. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has more.

Hawaiian Electric has deployed 180 AI-powered cameras across Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu, and Maui County to help detect early signs of wildfires in remote areas. "The program is off to what we consider to be a really good start, and it has room to grow," said HECO spokesperson Darren Pai.

Non-native and fire-prone grass species, such as buffel or guinea grass, continue to be an issue on the island, and there’s been an ongoing drive to manage them and prevent larger wildfires that grow and move with high winds and flammable plants.

The news cycle can be overwhelming, and even if you have all the information at your fingertips, sometimes all you want is a clear answer. HPR has compiled up-to-date answers to five common questions about the 2023 Lahaina fire.

A new travel-related case of dengue virus was confirmed on Oʻahu by the Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state this year to 11.