Josh Green: ““Yesterday’s ruling is an important victory for Maui wildfire survivors and families who have endured unimaginable…”

His proclamation activated potential disaster relief funds and directed "all state agencies and officers to cooperate and extend their services, materials, and facilities as may be required to assist in emergency response efforts."

Many were still recovering from the severe disruption caused by the Kona Low storms as our communities were struck by Hurricane Lala. Families, businesses and everyday routines were disrupted once again — and the impact of Hurricane Lala…

I encourage every military branch to review its holdings in Hawaiʻi and identify other properties that are no longer essential to its mission that can be returned.

Mahalo to President Trump, Secretary Mullin and our federal partners for acting quickly on Hawaiʻi’s request.