Maui

Maui February 21

Maui resort explosion at grill area injures 7

An explosion rocked a grill area at The Whaler resort in Maui, Hawaii, leaving multiple people injured and debris scattered across Kaanapali Beach.

Maui October 3

Cause of Maui wildfire that killed 102 revealed

County of Maui and ATF officials held a press conference after releasing the origin and cause report of the deadly Maui wildfire that happened last year.

Hawaii August 12

FBI, police investigating placement of multiple explosive devices in Hawaii after SUV destroyed

The FBI and Maui Police Department are working to determine who planted improvised explosive devices around the island while asking the public to report suspicious activity.

Maui May 6, 2024

A judge is forcing Hawaii to give wildfire investigation documents to lawyers handling lawsuits

A judge forced the Hawaii attorney general's office to give to lawyers involved in the lawsuits over the August Maui wildfires all interviews and documents collected by the team hired to investigate.

Hawaii April 22, 2024

As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

Maui April 18, 2024

Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century

Key takeaways from the reports on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires show that communication broke down, escape routes became blocked, and the fire departments were stretched too thin.

Hawaii April 17, 2024

Maui Fire Department releases report explaining unique challenges of the historic wildfires

Maui's fire department its assessment of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, to be followed by another shortly. The report details what occurred during the August 2023 blaze.

Maui April 16, 2024

Maui fire after-action report to identify strengths, weaknesses in response to deadly Hawaii wildfires

After the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century killed 101 people in Hawaii, the Maui Fire Department is expected to release a report analyzing their response.

Hawaii February 21, 2024

Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds

Officials in Hawaii have requested approximately $1 billion from the Legislature to subsidize short-term recovery expenses for last summer's Maui wildfire.

US February 14, 2024

Maui police confirm identity of 101st wildfire victim, a 76-year-old who boated from California in the 1970s

Maui police identified the 101st victim of the August 2023 wildfires. The 76-year-old originally came to Hawaii after racing a boat he made from California to Honolulu.

LIFESTYLE January 1, 2024

California law students provide pro bono help to struggling Maui residents after wildfires

A group of about 20 Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law students is providing legal assistance to the residents of Maui as they work to rebuild their lives after the wildfires.

Hawaii December 19, 2023

Hawaii Gov. Green proposes $425M recovery budget for Maui after devastating wildfires

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is seeking $425 million from lawmakers in the next fiscal year to aid Maui's recovery from August's devastating wildfires, he said Monday.

Hawaii November 30, 2023

Maui officials concerned that heavy rains will send ash from deadly Lahaina wildfires into storm drains

Maui officials are on standby to prevent ash from August鈥檚 deadly wildfire in Lahaina from flowing into storm drains. The island is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds.

VIDEO September 23, 2023

Brands rally together to donate valuable products to the Maui relief effort

Lifestyle expert Carey Reilly joined 鈥楩ox & Friends Weekend鈥� to highlight some of the companies who have been donating to the Maui relief effort.聽

Hawaii September 2, 2023

There are still 385 missing after Maui fires. Dem Governor had indicated it'd be 100.

Hawaii officials updated the number of missing persons after the Maui wildfires to 385, a net change of just three people after last week's missing toll update.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2023

House Republicans launch investigation into cause of Maui wildfires

The House of Representatives will likely have at least two investigations into the fallout from the deadly Maui wildfires.

US August 29, 2023

Maui police union chair: County, department 'failed' as officers' homes burned down during rescues

Maui police officers who battled the Lahaina blazes did not receive adequate support from the county and police department, according to the union's chair.

VIDEO August 29, 2023

Maui police union chair: County, department 'failed' as responding officers' homes burned down during rescues

Maui police officers who battled the Lahaina blazes did not receive adequate support from the county and police department, according to the union's chair.

Hawaii August 26, 2023

Over 100 individuals reported missing in Maui confirmed alive, FBI says

Over one hundred of the individuals in Hawaii reported missing by the FBI have been confirmed safe by themselves or their loved ones, authorities say.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 23, 2023

McCarthy threatens congressional response to Biden's handling of Maui fires

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is threatening an investigation into how President Biden handled the fires in Maui.

Media August 23, 2023

Maui resident responds to Biden's 'build back better' speech after wildfires: 'There's no better'

A Maui resident called on President Biden to fulfill his promise to help Lahaina rebuild the way locals want after deadly wildfires, not trying to create a "better" community.

Joe Biden August 23, 2023

Newt Gingrich sounds alarm on Biden's 'frightening' Maui response: 'Who's making the decisions?'

91爆料 contributor slams the president for being 'totally out of touch with reality' following his brief visit to Hawaii after the devastating wildfires.

Media August 23, 2023

CNN correspondent hails Biden as 'empathizer-in-chief' for Maui visit: 'Said the right things'

CNN correspondent Bill Weir described President Biden as an 鈥渆mpathizer-in-chief" for his controversial visit to Maui after it suffered from historic wildfires.

Hawaii August 23, 2023

Hawaii officials plead for DNA samples from families of people missing after deadly wildfires

Hawaiian officials are asking more families of people unaccounted for following the deadly wildfires on Maui to provide DNA samples in efforts to identify remains discovered in ashes.

Media August 22, 2023

Former Obama advisor defends Biden's controversial Maui statements: 'How he connects to people'

Former Obama campaign manager Jim Messina defended Biden bringing up exaggerated personal stories while speaking to victims of the Maui wildfires on Monday.

Media August 22, 2023

'Read the room:' Biden jokes about the 'hot ground' while observing Maui fire damage

President Biden was criticized for making what some thought was a tasteless joke about the hot ground while visiting Maui following the devastating wildfires.

VIDEO August 18, 2023

Hawaii sees rainbow among rubble from Lahaina wildfire

A rainbow appeared in Lahaina, Hawaii, just days after the town was left scorched by a wildfire. See the symbol of hope among a demolished town.