The Hawaii Supreme Court heard a $4 billion argument Thursday over the Maui wildfire lawsuits. The court faces a decision that could kill the so called “global” settlement between victims, Hawaii ...

The fire’s victims, along with the state and other parties, agreed in August 2024 to a $4 billion settlement to resolve hundreds of lawsuits filed in the wake of wildfires that destroyed the town of ...

The key issue is whether insurance companies should have been included in the settlement for the $3 billion they are paying in property damage claims.

The $4.037 billion Global Settlement was announced in August. On Thursday, Feb, 6, the Hawaii Supreme Court finally had the opportunity to question lawyers about the legality of it.

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

The hearing discussed whether insurers should take reimbursements from the settlement, or if the court should allow them to ...

Through a preliminary investigation, it was found that a 74-year-old man from Haiku was arrested later that evening for Murder in the Second Degree. He was later released pending further investigation ...

When UCLA takes on USC this year, the Bruins will see several new additions to the Trojans coaching staff. Perhaps the most notable of the bunch will be their n ...

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death fungal infection found in Maui's ʻōhiʻa trees, leading to swift action and public advisories.

You’re sipping a mai tai as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold. The sound of waves ...

Gov. Josh Green’s bills to fund Hawaii’s climate change response by increasing the state’s hotel room tax and dedicating all ...

House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Chair David Tarnas makes some preliminary remarks Tuesday afternoon before giving ...