University of Hawaiʻi scientists developed a new wildfire risk map to help predict fire danger across the islands. “This new ...

New wildfire risk maps, developed by scientists at the University of Hawai‘i, are expected to better predict fire danger across the state.

Janet Ruiz, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute that represents many major insurance companies, said it’s ...

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A round-up of news from around the region, including an Imam in PNG saying he is fine with the country being a Christian ...

California’s new fire maps won’t push up insurance rates ... The lawmakers cited steps taken in the wake of the catastrophic 2023 fire in Lahaina, where they said FEMA conducted additional soil ...

Nearly two years after a deadly fire destroyed homes and businesses in Maui, rebuilding efforts are wrapped up in red tape.

HWMO helps communities like Kahikinui become Firewise. In the 10 years preceding the August 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, 15 Hawaii communities joined Firewise USA. Since then, the number ...