Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market.

President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office Monday, has been highly critical of California officials’ efforts to prevent such wildfires. He hasn’t threatened to take away any fire-related aid, though has threatened to withhold aid to the state in the past.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - State officials are warning about a high risk for wildfires across North Carolina this week. Despite the weekend snow and ice in many parts of the state ...

California will ultimately get lots of help from Washington but some GOP lawmakers want to tie wildfire assistance to policy strings. Hawaii had to wait more than a year for aid to be approved after the Maui fires.

The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden declared disasters and later increased the percentage of costs the federal government would absorb for emergency work to 100%.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has enough money for disaster response in multiple regions, and it isn’t redirecting Hurricane Helene relief funds to California, it said on its website. Congress in December passed a bill with more than $100 billion for storm victims.

America’s history stretches back thousands of years to the vibrant cultures of its Indigenous peoples, followed by European exploration and colonization starting in the late 15th century. By the 17th century,

At least 28 governors have now ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, raising flags before the end of the mourning period for Jimmy Carter.

The National Forests in North Carolina (NFNC) has announced the reopening of 64 miles of trails throughout the state.

Centennial (California) quarterback Husan Longstreet and Duncanville (Texas) Dakorien Moore cap huge performances with a 75-yard game-winning connection.

When it comes to beauty, both natural and man-made, North Carolina can’t help but show off. Read on to discover 15 of the most beautiful places in North Carolina, according to locals.

Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined other states in Texas gun rights cases in support of Biden administration gun safety rules.