Hawaii governor announces West Maui reopening date for travelers
The number of visitors arriving on Maui sank about 70% after the Aug. 8 fire, down to 2,000 a day, and only half of the available hotel rooms there are occupied.
The number of visitors arriving on Maui sank about 70% after the Aug. 8 fire, down to 2,000 a day, and only half of the available hotel rooms there are occupied.
Maui wildfires: Number of people missing drops to 66, governor says
One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the number of missing has dropped to 66, the death toll remains at 115, and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property.
One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the number of missing has dropped to 66, the death toll remains at 115, and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property.
Lawyers allege cable TV, phone companies are also responsible in Maui wildfires
Lawyers claim cables were attached in a way that put too much tension on utility poles, causing them to lean and break when flames burned down much of Lahaina.
Lawyers claim cables were attached in a way that put too much tension on utility poles, causing them to lean and break when flames burned down much of Lahaina.
Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385, still hundreds higher than expected
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
Forecasters warn gusty winds, low humidity increase risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued a warning for parts of the Hawaiian Islands, saying that low humidity and wind gusts could prompt a chance of fires.
The National Weather Service issued a warning for parts of the Hawaiian Islands, saying that low humidity and wind gusts could prompt a chance of fires.
Unclear how many in Lahaina died as Hawaii authorities near end of search for victims
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Bare electrical wire, leaning poles investigated as possible cause of deadly Maui fires
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
After Maui officials named 388 unaccounted for after fires, many call to report they are safe
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
Maui wildfires renew tensions around water rights in battle over sacred streams
The devastating wildfires that killed at least 115 people occurred below West Maui Land Company’s developments and the Hawaiian communities that rely on the water.
The devastating wildfires that killed at least 115 people occurred below West Maui Land Company’s developments and the Hawaiian communities that rely on the water.
Hawaii officials urging families of people missing after deadly wildfires to give DNA samples
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Maui confronts challenge of finding over 800 missing people after deadly wildfires
Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.
Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.
Maui home left untouched by wildfires while Lahaina neighborhood destroyed
Among the charred homes in a neighborhood reduced to ash from the Maui fires stands a single red-roofed home that appears virtually unscathed.
Among the charred homes in a neighborhood reduced to ash from the Maui fires stands a single red-roofed home that appears virtually unscathed.
Help will be provided 'for as long as it takes' to recover from Maui wildfires, Biden says
President Joe Biden told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you" and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii “for as long as it takes" to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century.
President Joe Biden told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you" and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii “for as long as it takes" to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century.
Beanie Babies releasing 'Aloha’ bear to benefit victims of Hawaii wildfires
The special edition bear features “Maui Strong" on its chest.
The special edition bear features “Maui Strong" on its chest.
Hope is hard to let go after Maui wildfires, as odds lessen over reuniting with still-missing loved ones
At least 114 people have died in the wildfires, and Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has said the death toll will likely rise in the coming days.
At least 114 people have died in the wildfires, and Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has said the death toll will likely rise in the coming days.
Maui fires: Water remains unsafe to drink and boil - even with filters
Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.
Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.
Maui wildfires: FEMA addresses online rumors, misinformation
In the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, some social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid by falsely claiming the FEMA could seize their property if they do.
In the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, some social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid by falsely claiming the FEMA could seize their property if they do.
Identifying victims of Maui wildfires will be challenging as death toll climbs to 111
Maui County officials said nine victims have been identified in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires.
Maui County officials said nine victims have been identified in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires.
Maui wildfires: Emergency services chief resigns as death toll rises to 111
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons.
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons.