Green gets NBA win against fellow Aussie Simmons' Nets Josh Green has continued his strong NBA form with 12 points in a Dallas road win over the Nets, while Kyrie Irving drained 36 points in his return to Brooklyn. AAP · Feb 7, 2024
Josh Green's hot hand helps Mavericks beat 76ers in NBA Aussie Josh Green has scored 20 points to go with six rebounds, four assists and two steals to help lead Dallas to a 16-point NBA road win over Philadelphia. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Agencies release plans for moving hotel-dwelling Maui fire survivors into long-term housing The Federal Emergency Management Agency says over the next month it plans to dramatically increase long-term housing units hosting Lahaina households displaced by last year’s deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024
The Maui wildfire exacerbated a housing crisis. Can tiny homes and ADUs offer a solution? After the fire destroyed homes Lahaina couldn’t afford to lose, non-profits and the government are getting creative. The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2023
Hawaii governor's first budget after Maui wildfire includes funds for recovery and fire prevention Hawaii's governor is requesting $425 million from lawmakers during the next fiscal year to help Maui recover from August’s wildfires The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Survivors of deadly Maui blaze face displacement after displacement: ‘I live a nomadic life’ Four months after the deadliest US wildfire in modern history, thousands of people have yet to find stable housing The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2023
Hawaii governor wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to housing for Maui wildfire survivors Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says he he wants 3,000 condos and homes normally rented to Maui tourists converted to long-term housing for displaced wildfire survivors who are still living in hotels The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
Hawaii's governor wants to make it easier for travelers from Japan to visit the islands Hawaii leaders want to make it easier for tourists from Japan to visit the U.S. state by creating a traveler pre-clearance program The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Hawaii governor announces $150 million recovery fund for Maui fire victims The program means those who lost family members or were injured in the Lahaina fire could receive payments of more than $1 million by the spring. But by participating they'd waive the right to sue. WEKU · Nov 9, 2023
Hawaii governor announces $150M fund for Maui wildfire victims modeled after 9/11 fund Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is announcing the creation of a $150 million fund to help those who lost family members or who were injured in Maui’s wildfires The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Evacuees live nomadic life after Maui wildfire as housing shortage intensifies and tourists return Thousands of people displaced by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century are facing uncertainty as they try to find housing in an expensive housing market that’s also in high demand as a vacation spot The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors The area around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago is scheduled to welcome back travelers The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Lahaina residents deliver petition asking Hawaii governor to delay tourism reopening Residents from fire-stricken Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii's governor to delay his plans to reopen a portion of West Maui to tourism starting this weekend The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
‘No time to grieve’: residents lament decision to reopen Maui to tourism Two months after wildfires devastated West Maui, officials announce ‘phased’ reopening as locals struggle to survive The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2023 Ranking the 23 best NBA players under 23 years old, with a FIBA World Cup star leading the pack Where should Victor Wembanyama rank? Here's the answer, along with the other best young NBA stars.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make other changes
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Kapalua to host PGA Tour opener in January, 5 months after deadly wildfires on Maui The PGA Tour is returning to Maui five months after the deadly wildfires devasted nearby Lahaina
Reason · Sep 18, 2023 Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Backtracks on YIMBY Emergency Order In the face of lawsuits and accusations of attempted "genocide," Green is restoring many homebuilding regulations he suspended in July.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Death toll from Maui wildfires drops from 115 to 97 with 31 people still missing Genetic testing caused the death toll to drop, Hawaii Governor Josh Green explained
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed by Hawaii's governor
WEKU · Sep 9, 2023 The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66 The new tally of 66 people still missing represents a significant drop from a week earlier, when authorities said 385 remained unaccounted for. The confirmed death toll remains at 115.
Reason · Sep 8, 2023 Critics Sue Over Hawaii's Housing Deregulation, Calling It Attempted 'Genocide' A coalition including the state ACLU, Sierra Club, and Native Hawaiian cultural groups argue Gov. Josh Green vastly exceeded his emergency powers when he waived most regulations on homebuilding.
The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023 ‘Occupied by the US’: wildfires renew Native Hawaiian call for sovereignty As disaster capitalists descend on Lahaina, Indigenous Hawaiians fight for self-governance
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community It's been nearly a month since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people in Hawaii
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Hawaii governor gives hopeful update on search for residents missing after Maui wildfires Biden administration directs $95 million to island to strengthen electrical and alert systems