(The Center Square) – Seven Hawaii defendants in lawsuits related to the August 2023 Maui fires have reached a tentative $4 billion settlement that would also require state funds, according to Gov. Josh Green.

The state of Hawaii, County of Maui, Hawaiian Electric, Kamehameha Schools, West Maui Land Co., Hawaiian Telcom and Spectrum/Charter Communications are part of the agreement in principle that covers lawsuits filed by 2,200 Maui residents, according to Green’s office.