Honolulu Star-Advertiser — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is requesting that the governor declare a tourism emergency in the wake of devastating wildfires in Maui and Hawai‘i counties.

KTLA — Through the remainder of August, the Hawaiian food chain will donate $1 for each order placed online or through the company’s official mobile app.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — The Honolulu City Council has adopted two separate but related pieces of legislation focused on boosting energy efficiency in new construction dwellings and reusing old construction materials to reduce the stream of solid waste on O‘ahu.

Maui Now — In the wake of the heartbreaking loss and disruption caused by the wildfires this week, Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance stands in solidarity with the affected individuals and their families and is committed to supporting the island’s recovery.

Maui Now — The Business Relief Fund provides dedicated financial aid and support to impacted businesses throughout the state.

Civil Beat — West Maui’s economic recovery will take years and cost billions of dollars, federal, state and county officials said during a news conference on Thursday, after touring the site of a wildfire that destroyed the town of Lahaina.