This Christmas Day marks 21 years since the terrifying Indian Ocean tsunami. As we remember the hundreds of thousands of lives lost in this tragic event, it is also a moment to reflect on what ...

New analysis of 70,000 building permits reveals a large gap between hurricane damage and actual repairs — even with ...

Across the islands, local builders, community organizations and others are already developing innovative, sustainable approaches tailored to Hawaii’s unique constraints. State and local leaders can ...

Slow release of government funds pushes flood-affected households to rebuild homes through borrowing, leaving many still ...

Japan marked 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday, which killed nearly 20,000 people and triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck at ...