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People gather at a public hillside memorial to Lahaina wildfire victims on August 7, 2024 in Lahaina, Hawaii. August 8 marks the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, which killed 102 people and devastated the historic community of Lahaina in West Maui. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)

New counties task force to demand disaster program reforms

A new task force led by the National Association of Counties plans to seek reforms from several federal programs that aid with response and recovery from disasters.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during a press conference about the destruction of historic Lahaina and the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui in Wailuku, Hawaii on August 10, 2023. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

Hawaii governor names nonprofit director as new CIO

Christine Sakuda, who's been advocating for Hawaii's IT modernization from a nonprofit, will now lead technology initiatives from within the state government.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green delivers remarks as President Joe Biden listens during a visit to an area devastated by wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. (Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images)

Hawaii to deploy upgraded wildfire sensors after Maui fires

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said his state is the first in the nation to deploy a new type of wildfire sensor that includes solar power.
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