Maui residents consider the unthinkable: Las Vegas, the ‘ninth island’
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui residents consider the unthinkable: Las Vegas, the ‘ninth island’

LA Times  

Thousands of homes were lost in the fire that destroyed the town of Lahaina on Maui. A lifelong inhabitant of the islands who is of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage, she knows no home but Hawaii and feels close to “the aloha of the community that you can’t find anywhere else.” But she’s afraid that the tourism that sustains her family won’t return and that after thousands of homes were lost in the deadly fire on Maui, they won’t find an affordable place to live. Tatiana Kamelamela-Liua — shown with husband Agustin Lara and son Koa-Malosi — is thinking about leaving Maui for Oahu or Las Vegas, which is known affectionately as “the ninth island.” That’s what led Kamelamela-Liua, 26, to broach a previously unthinkable question. “Hawaii doesn’t build enough housing and the housing costs way too much compared to what people here make,” said Justin Tyndall, an assistant professor of economics at the university who is co-author of the research. “The pandemic absolutely drove more people into poverty that they’ve a hard time getting out of,” said Suzanne Skjold, the Honolulu-based chief operating officer of Aloha United Way.

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A Maui program kept Lahaina families together by paying households to take in fire survivors
1 day, 7 hours ago

A Maui program kept Lahaina families together by paying households to take in fire survivors

Associated Press  

WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Lahaina home Tamara Akiona shared with 10 people was never quiet, and she loved it that way. “We just don’t have that anymore.” The home was one of the 1,898 residential structures that burned in the August 2023 Maui fires, which killed at least 102 people and displaced 12,000. “Nobody’s left behind.” Estimates say up to …

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
2 months, 1 week ago

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA

NPR  

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP LAHAINA, Hawaii — Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sponsor Message The deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century created uncertainty for many …

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
2 months, 1 week ago

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA

LA Times  

The devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, last year killed at least 102 people and displaced 12,000. Survivors of last year’s deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The housing assistance was set to end next February, but FEMA approved a one-year extension that will end …

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Maui Fire Department asked the ATF to help …

Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina
3 months, 1 week ago

Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii officials didn’t prepare for dangerous fire weather in the days before flames incinerated the historic Maui town of Lahaina even though they were warned by meteorologists, the state’s attorney general said Friday. An Associated Press investigation found the answer may lie in an overgrown gully beneath Hawaiian Electric Co. power lines and something that harbored smoldering embers …

‘Never give up hope’: Maui residents reflect on a year in the wildfires’ aftermath
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Never give up hope’: Maui residents reflect on a year in the wildfires’ aftermath

Raw Story  

This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat. At Hanakao’o Park in West Maui, chants of “Lahaina strong!” echoed across the water as hundreds of those residents paddled out on surfboards just offshore from the beach park. “It’s been a rollercoaster,” said Lahaina resident Shaleena Barrios, who attended the Hanakao’o park gathering with her husband, Mike, and their two …

75% of Maui wildfire survey participants are suffering from breathing problems, new study finds
7 months, 1 week ago

75% of Maui wildfire survey participants are suffering from breathing problems, new study finds

Hindustan Times  

A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromised lung function. Maui wildfire survivors urged to prioritize health check-ups amidst doctor shortage Many study participants hadn't seen a doctor, he …

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
7 months, 1 week ago

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

LA Times  

A man views the aftermath of wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, last year. A University of Hawaii study found that many people affected by the deadly wildfires on Maui have poor respiratory health. A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and …

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The restaurant where Katie Austin was a server burned in the wildfire that devastated Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina this summer. “It was soul-sucking.” Hawaii’s governor and mayor invited tourists back to the west side of Maui months after the Aug. 8 fire killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings. Last week, hundreds …

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

LA Times  

Tourists get off of a Trilogy Excursions boat arriving on Kaanapali Beach in front of a flag of Hawaii planted in the sand Dec. 6 in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hawaii’s governor and mayor invited tourists back to the west side of Maui months after the Aug. 8 fire killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings. Last week, …

Lessons from the blaze that levelled Lahaina
1 year, 1 month ago

Lessons from the blaze that levelled Lahaina

Hindustan Times  

WHEN KING Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian islands in the early 1800s, he made Lahaina the capital of his new kingdom. Two Lahaina residents have already filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, which serves 95% of Hawaiians, alleging that the utility was negligent in keeping its lines energised during dangerous weather conditions. Herman Andaya, Maui’s emergency management chief, has …

Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance
1 year, 2 months ago

Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Shaun “Buge” Saribay felt like giving up. “It jumped over us.” The home Saribay helped protect by knocking down a fence belongs to Archie Kalepa, a well-known surfer, lifeguard, Polynesian voyager and proponent of traditional Hawaiian canoe surfing. “If Hawaiian Homes didn’t exist, all these families — who, most of them, are nine, 10, 12, 15 generations …

Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Residents who survived the wildfire that leveled the Hawaii town of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make other changes, economists warned Friday. “The risk is very real,″ Carl Bonham, executive director of the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, told a virtual …

What you need to know about visiting Maui after the wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

What you need to know about visiting Maui after the wildfires

BBC  

What you need to know about visiting Maui after the wildfires RooM the Agency/Alamy What you need to know about visiting Maui after the wildfires In the days following the deadly wildfires, many Hawaiians told tourists to stay away. "Supporting small businesses as much as possible will help secure those jobs that are at higher risk in Maui's current economic …

Maui to welcome back tourists next month under a new wildfire emergency rule
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui to welcome back tourists next month under a new wildfire emergency rule

Hindustan Times  

Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travellers Oct. 8 under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed on Friday by Hawaii Gov. Maui to welcome back tourists next month under a new wildfire emergency rule Nonessential travel to much of the island's western coastline has been strongly discouraged since devastating wildfires killed at least 115 people in the historic …

Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation
1 year, 3 months ago

Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Most of West Maui will …

Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation
1 year, 3 months ago

Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers Oct. 8 under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed on Friday by Hawaii Gov. Nonessential travel to much of the island’s western coastline has been strongly discouraged since devastating wildfires killed at least 115 people in the historic town of Lahaina last month. State tourism officials initially urged travelers …

Maui in Hawaii beckons tourists to stave off economic disaster after wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui in Hawaii beckons tourists to stave off economic disaster after wildfires

Hindustan Times  

Richie Olsten has been in Maui's helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he's developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island's airport. Hannemann called the situation “pretty grim.” One of Maui's most venerable restaurants, Hali'imaile General Store, laid off about 30 workers and temporarily closed after business shrank to one-tenth of pre-fire …

Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires

Associated Press  

KAHULUI, Hawaii — Richie Olsten has been in Maui’s helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he’s developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island’s airport. Hannemann called the situation “pretty grim.” One of Maui’s most venerable restaurants, Hali’imaile General Store, laid off about 30 workers and temporarily closed after business shrank to …

Fearing economic disaster, Maui wants tourists to return. But feelings are complicated
1 year, 3 months ago

Fearing economic disaster, Maui wants tourists to return. But feelings are complicated

LA Times  

The line at Paia Fish Market usually extends so far down the main drag that staffers can’t see the end of it through their front window. “Today is the lowest it’s been so far,” said Lehua Jimenez, 21, a cashier at the popular restaurant in Paia — a windsurfing destination on Maui’s North Shore. Trisha Kehaulani Watson, ‘Āina Momona’s co-founder, …

Should you visit Maui right now? What locals want from tourists as the island rebuilds
1 year, 3 months ago

Should you visit Maui right now? What locals want from tourists as the island rebuilds

LA Times  

A couple walks along the beach in Kihei, Hawaii, just over a week after wildfires hit West Maui. Don’t “rubberneck” around the affected communities, said Kainoa Horcajo, a cultural consultant and organizer with mutual aid organization Maui Rapid Response. Everyone is emotional and hurt.” Patronize small businesses and tip well “Support the economy by shopping at local stores, restaurants, food …

Evacuation order lifted after firefighters douse Maui brush fire near site of deadly Lahaina blaze
1 year, 3 months ago

Evacuation order lifted after firefighters douse Maui brush fire near site of deadly Lahaina blaze

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — An evacuation order following a brush fire that burned 10 acres on Maui was lifted by emergency officials Saturday. The fire prompted Maui authorities to temporarily evacuate residents Saturday from a neighborhood of Lahaina, just a few miles from the site recently ravaged by blazes, before firefighters brought it under control. The Maui County Emergency Management Agency …

US: Bush fire near site of deadly Maui blaze prompts authorities to evacuate citizens
1 year, 3 months ago

US: Bush fire near site of deadly Maui blaze prompts authorities to evacuate citizens

India TV News  

A brush fire burned 10 acres on Saturday and prompted Maui authorities to evacuate residents from a neighbourhood of Lahaina, just a few miles from the site recently ravaged by blazes before firefighters brought it under control. Firefighters doused flames from above using a helicopter and with hoses on the ground, said John Heggie, a spokesperson for Maui County’s Joint …

Maui fires latest news: California woman named as first tourist among victims as residents start returning home
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui fires latest news: California woman named as first tourist among victims as residents start returning home

The Independent  

✕ Close President Biden and First Lady arrive in Maui Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A California woman has been …

Maui fires renew centuries-old tensions over water rights. The streams are sacred to Hawaiians
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui fires renew centuries-old tensions over water rights. The streams are sacred to Hawaiians

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Shortly after the ignition of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, a developer of land around a threatened Maui community urgently asked state officials for permission to divert water from streams to fight the growing inferno. West Maui Land Company, Inc. said it eventually received approval from the Hawaii commission that oversees water management, …

Opinion: How to rebuild Lahaina’s economy after the wildfire — without relying solely on tourists
1 year, 4 months ago

Opinion: How to rebuild Lahaina’s economy after the wildfire — without relying solely on tourists

LA Times  

Even as rescue and recovery efforts proceed in Maui after the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, it’s not too soon to start thinking about how to rebuild the lives and properties in the devastated town of Lahaina. Town and county officials should consult urban planners who can offer cost-saving and design ideas that could create a vibrant city center, …

Global firestorm: A summer of infernos in Canada, Greece, Hawaii and beyond point to the future
1 year, 4 months ago

Global firestorm: A summer of infernos in Canada, Greece, Hawaii and beyond point to the future

LA Times  

Ash-covered cars still line the highway in Lahaina, Hawaii, where hundreds of people tried in vain to escape from a fast-moving and fatal wildfire, like a scene out of a nightmare. “Climate change doesn’t really explain the catastrophic nature of the fire, and for that I think we have to look deeper at a variety of social, economic and political …

Maui town ravaged by fire will 'rise again,' Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui town ravaged by fire will 'rise again,' Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The fire occurred only 10 …

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue

CNN  

CNN — Amid concerns that speculators may snap up destroyed land, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green insisted Friday that the years-long undertaking of rebuilding Maui’s historic Lahaina community will prioritize residents’ desires over those of property developers. Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite images taken on June 25 and August 9 show an overview of Lahaina …

‘Heaven on Earth’ turned deadly: Fire exposes Maui’s shocking lack of preparation
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Heaven on Earth’ turned deadly: Fire exposes Maui’s shocking lack of preparation

LA Times  

The fire that raged through West Maui last week — leveling a historic community and killing more than 100 people — has exposed major weaknesses in the island’s preparations for such a disaster. Hawaii’s community wildfire protection plan for West Maui, dated from 2014, notes that while evacuation protocols exist for tsunamis, fire safety zones in West Maui “are yet …

Maui wildfires map : Where are the fires in Hawaii?
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfires map : Where are the fires in Hawaii?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Smoke and flames rise in Lahaina, …

As Hawaiians Cope With Disaster, Tourists Couldn't Care Less
1 year, 4 months ago

As Hawaiians Cope With Disaster, Tourists Couldn't Care Less

Huff Post  

The Maui wildfires have been some of the deadliest in U.S. history: As of Wednesday, at least 106 people have been confirmed dead, per CNN. That hasn’t stopped some tourists on the island from acting like nothing has happened at all — and their behavior exposes a horrible pattern among some American and European tourists who completely disregard communities of …

Maui County tells tourists to come back — just stay out of the burn zone
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui County tells tourists to come back — just stay out of the burn zone

NPR  

Maui County tells tourists to come back — just stay out of the burn zone The devastating wildfires on Maui have tourists wondering whether they should cancel their vacations. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: There's mounting evidence that downed power lines may have played at least some role in the deadly wildfires on Maui. NPR's Jason DeRose joins us now from Maui …

Hawaii wildfire: Residents restless as 86% of buildings damaged, 101 dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfire: Residents restless as 86% of buildings damaged, 101 dead

India Today  

A week after a wildfire ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, traumatized Maui residents have grown weary from living off relief supplies while many are kept from inspecting their homes and still left awaiting news about their missing loved one. Mary Kerstulovich, a Maui real estate agent who has sought supplies and housing for evacuees, said there was finally a …

In the ruins of Lahaina, a surfing legend leads a volunteer army to get supplies to survivors
1 year, 4 months ago

In the ruins of Lahaina, a surfing legend leads a volunteer army to get supplies to survivors

LA Times  

Archie Kalepa has spent his life in the ocean. While public officials come under scrutiny for their failure to prepare for this disaster and a faltering response to what’s become the nation’s deadliest wildfire in the last century, close-knit networks of Indigenous Hawaiians, like Kalepa’s, are mounting efforts to ferry supplies and people with needed expertise past the government roadblocks …

Ignored warnings, hubris, slow response fueled America’s deadliest wildfire in a century
1 year, 4 months ago

Ignored warnings, hubris, slow response fueled America’s deadliest wildfire in a century

LA Times  

A burned-out car lies in the driveway of charred apartment complex in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii. “If you have no scars, you may learn all at once.” Smoke blows across the slope of Haleakala volcano on Maui, Hawaii, as a fire burns in Maui’s upcountry region on Aug. 8. The ignition point of last week’s fire …

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says
1 year, 4 months ago

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify the remains of people killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui, as the death rose above 100 and teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash. Josh Green announced the confirmed death toll had risen from 99 to 101 in …

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others

NPR  

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images The wildfires that tore through western Maui last week have already earned the tragic distinction of being among the deadliest in modern U.S. history — and the death …

The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires

NPR  

The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost? JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: As the death toll in the Maui wildfires continues to rise, residents of the historic port …

With 106 dead and 1,300 unaccounted for, Maui braces for more heartbreaking news
1 year, 4 months ago

With 106 dead and 1,300 unaccounted for, Maui braces for more heartbreaking news

LA Times  

Davilynn Severson, left, and Hano Ganer search for their belongings in the ashes of their family’s house in Lahaina, Hawaii. With 106 people confirmed dead and about 1,300 still unaccounted for, Maui braced for more heartbreaking losses as officials continued to search for fire victims. Maui County Fire Chief Bradford Ventura said helicopters would fly along the fire’s perimeter, which …

“It looked like Armageddon”: Maui wildfire survivors describe their experience fleeing destruction
1 year, 4 months ago

“It looked like Armageddon”: Maui wildfire survivors describe their experience fleeing destruction

Salon  

Rebecca Johnson and her roommates were sleeping when the wildfires erupted in Maui. Driving south along the coast, they made their way to the east side of the island, watching as flames leapt across the landscape in what looked like a "fire tornado," she said. "I kept looking at the stars, praying I could still see them," Johnson said. We …

Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list
1 year, 4 months ago

Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui killed at least 96 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The Maui wildfires are currently the nation’s fifth-deadliest on record, according to research by the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit that publishes fire codes and standards used in the U.S. and around the …

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hawaii’s lieutenant governor Sylvia Luke has issued an emergency proclamation to extend the state of emergency to all counties, discourage …

Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke. Maui water officials warned Lahaina and Kula residents not to drink running water, which may be contaminated even after boiling, and …

Hawaii wildfires: Death toll rises to 89, search for the missing continues. 10
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfires: Death toll rises to 89, search for the missing continues. 10

Live Mint  

Hawaii wildfires are the deadliest wildfire in the US since the 2018 Camp Fire in California that killed at least 85 people and destroyed the town of Paradise. Here are 10 points you should know Hawaii Wildfire: 1) Hawaii Governor Josh Green has said that the number of confirmed deaths from Maui wildfires has gone up to 89, making it …

Maui wildfire survivors decry lack of warnings as death toll rises
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfire survivors decry lack of warnings as death toll rises

Al Jazeera  

Some residents refuse to vacate towns burned down to the ground, citing fear that they will not be able to return. “We are really focused, as far as I’m concerned, on the need for rescue, and, sadly, the location of more bodies.” The Lahaina safety zone has been updated from the northernmost boundary at Wahikuli Wayside Park to the southernmost …

Hawaii wildfire death count nears 100; Maui island completely destroyed
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfire death count nears 100; Maui island completely destroyed

India Today  

The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century was expected to cross the 100-mark Sunday, fueling criticism that an inadequate official response contributed to the heavy loss of life. When asked Sunday why none of the island’s sirens had been activated, Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono said she would wait for the results of …

‘There are bodies everywhere’: In devastation of Maui fire, California’s past horrors lurk
1 year, 4 months ago

‘There are bodies everywhere’: In devastation of Maui fire, California’s past horrors lurk

LA Times  

Trixy Nuesca-Ganer looks through the ashes of their family’s home in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii. After Northern California officials were criticized in 2017 for issuing few broad warnings of fire weather ahead of what became historic deadly wildfires, state officials took action when fire weather came to the south: issuing unprecedented cellphone warnings to …

Returning Lahaina residents struggle with housing issues after deadliest US wildfire in over a century
1 year, 4 months ago

Returning Lahaina residents struggle with housing issues after deadliest US wildfire in over a century

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Find Monday’s Maui wildfires story here and live coverage here. “Airbnb is going to offer us hundreds of typically short-term rentals in a longer term capacity, so we can put people into a place for months.” At the checkpoint on the two-lane road around the northern shoreline to Lahaina, Maui police officers working 12-hour shifts were checking IDs …

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