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Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

Hawaii’s Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century

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If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.

The Conversation

Hawaii: The Rainbow Capital Of The World

Discover why Hawaii is known as the 'rainbow capital of the world' and the cultural significance of rainbows in Native Hawaiian tradition.

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The science behind the rainbow capital of the world

Rainbows represent divine or supernatural power

The Independent UK

Jim Becker, AP reporter who covered Jackie Robinson and an underdog Hawaii football team, dies at 98

Journalist Jim Becker has died at 98

The Independent UK

'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing

A federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California

The Independent UK

Hawaii Supreme Court To Decide Billion Wildfire Settlement

Legal battle over billion settlement for Maui wildfire victims due to insurance issues. Court deliberates insurers' rights.

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What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims

The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement

The Independent UK

Wait for waves rolls on at Hawaii's Pipe Pro

The pressure is mounting for waves at Banzai Pipeline as the wait for the season-opening World Surf League competition to resume drags on.

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Gigantic lava fountains more than 250 feet high return to Hawaii volcano

Volcanic eruptions come with threats from hazardous haze and glass fibers

The Independent UK

Hawaii volcano produces tall lava fountaining in latest episode of Kilauea eruption

A tall fountain of lava is spewing from a volcano on Hawaii's Big Island

The Independent UK

Hikers arrested for allegedly trekking Hawaii's illegal 'stairway to heaven' and throwing a railing off the route

The Haiku stairs, which have been closed for decades, cut a path through O'ahu's Ko'olau mountain range

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Unfavourable surf means Pipe Pro remains on hold

Hawaii's Pipe Pro, the first round of the World Surf Tour, will stay on hold for at least one more day because of unfavourable conditions.

AAP

Years before we learned of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Majima's voice actor pitched a JRPG about the fan-favorite anti-hero and was told "that's not going to happen"

"I remember being disappointed"

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Grim memories resurface after Hawaii 1977 cold case arrest

Dawn Momohara had been sexually assaulted and strangled, police said

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Hawaiian surfing on hold as major storm approaches

The season-opening Pipe Pro has been put on hold with a major storm forecast to hit Hawaii's North Shore.

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Olympic silver medallist makes early Pipe Pro statement

Australians Jack Robinson and Tyler Wright have delivered benchmark performances in the first round of the Pipe Pro, to kick off the World Surf League season.

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iPhone vs Galaxy video: which would you choose?

On a recent trip to Hawaii we quickly pit the iPhone 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a video battle.

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Fifth Victim Dies In Honolulu Illegal Fireworks Explosion

Tragic explosion in Honolulu due to illegal fireworks prompts Hawaii to consider stricter enforcement measures for public safety.

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Hawaii Wildfire Settlement Trial Raises Compensation Allocation Concerns

Trial to determine fair distribution of billion settlement for Lahaina wildfire victims, addressing survivor testimonies and challenges in settlement ag...

The Independent UK

A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts

Victims of a deadly 2023 Hawaii wildfire that decimated the town of Lahaina are expected to testify in court during an unusual trial to determine how to divide a potential $4 billion settlement

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Maui’s Post-Wildfire Housing Crisis Offers a Warning for Los Angeles

After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear L.A. could face a similar fate without strong renter protections — and enforcement.

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Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Learn about the recent eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, showcasing the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.

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DNA analysis leads to murder charge in 1977 killing of Hawaii teenager

Utah nursing home resident Gideon Castro, 66, arrested and charged over death of Dawn Momohara, 16, in Honolulu

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Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Australian hope Jack Robinson will enjoy some locational perks when the new-look World Surf League season begins in Hawaii this week.

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