Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires
Some Maui residents are questioning the effectiveness of the emergency warning system employed as the wildfires spread rapidly across Lahaina and other parts on Tuesday. Hawaii's attorney general is leading a review of the emergency response.
2023-08-13 04:26
From eco-tours to aid convoy: How a non-profit is filling aid gaps in Maui
On a typical day, the Ocean Spirit would be operating eco-tours across Maui as part of the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation's marine conservation and education program. The ship survived the Maui wildfires earlier this week that leveled entire communities and killed at least 80 people because it was anchored off Lahaina and not in the harbor (another foundation ship, moored in the harbor, was not so lucky).
2023-08-13 01:17
Uncertainty looms among Maui residents staying at emergency shelter
Hundreds of displaced residents are taking shelter at a gymnasium in north-central Maui, as devastating wildfires have swept through the island and killed at least 80 people near its western shore.
2023-08-12 17:46
Firefighting crews make progress against Maui wildfires that killed at least 80 people, but flare-ups continue
Firefighters battling Maui's ferocious wildfires that killed at least 80 people and leveled entire communities have made some progress in containing the blazes, while search and rescue crews continue efforts to recover more bodies Saturday as the death toll is expected to climb.
2023-08-12 17:24
Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history
The death toll rose again on Friday making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster.
2023-08-12 09:46
What we know about the federal government's response to the Hawaii fires so far
The federal government has gone into disaster response mode after wildfires destroyed Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii earlier this week.
2023-08-12 06:23
Hawaii wildfires to cause second-largest total insured loss in state's history - KCC
The total insured loss from the ongoing wildfires on Maui island is expected to be the second largest
2023-08-12 03:21
Setting foot in the charred heart of Lahaina
Approaching Lahaina by boat, the damage from wildfires is clear. Once on land, the town is unrecognizable.
2023-08-12 02:51
Lost homes and missing loved ones after Maui wildfires
Getting in contact with loved ones has been made difficult by poor mobile reception on the island.
2023-08-12 00:52
Maui wildfire death toll of 55 expected to rise amid search for victims
By Marco Garcia KAHULUI, Hawaii (Reuters) -The death toll from a wildfire that killed at least 55 people on Hawaii's
2023-08-11 23:46
Hawaii fire: Maps and images reveal Maui devastation
Satellite images and before-and-after pictures show extent of damage to town of Lahaina on Maui.
2023-08-11 22:25
What caused the Hawaii wildfires?
What sparked the fires is still a mystery, but a mix of wind and dry weather helped the flames spread.
2023-08-11 20:29