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 County officials release names of 388 people still unaccounted for
Maui County officials on Thursday released an updated list of 388 people still unaccounted for after devastating fires ripped through the town of Lahaina on August 8.
Maui County officials on Thursday released an updated list of 388 people still unaccounted for after devastating fires ripped through the town of Lahaina on August 8.
California woman identified as 1st tourist killed in Maui fire
A California woman was the first tourist identified by officials as a victim of the deadly Maui fires.
A California woman was the first tourist identified by officials as a victim of the deadly Maui fires.
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.
San Francisco firefighters head to Maui to help exhausted crews
A team of firefighters from San Francisco is headed to Hawaii to help with wildfire recovery efforts.
A team of firefighters from San Francisco is headed to Hawaii to help with wildfire recovery efforts.
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.
Bay Area fundraisers for Hawaii this week include Musubis for Maui and pet rescues
Bay Area groups are stepping up to provide relief to people in Maui.
Bay Area groups are stepping up to provide relief to people in Maui.
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.
Santa Rosa restaurant fire and the power of good karma
A much loved Santa Rosa restaurant and tap just off Court House Square in Santa Rosa, is using deep Hawaiian ties to help disaster victims there even though it's going through its own fire disaster early Wednesday morning.
A much loved Santa Rosa restaurant and tap just off Court House Square in Santa Rosa, is using deep Hawaiian ties to help disaster victims there even though it's going through its own fire disaster early Wednesday morning.
Elon Musk says SpaceX using Starlink to aid Maui wildfire recovery
The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.
The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.
Hawaii governor pushes to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is calling for a long-term moratorium on land sales he said won’t “benefit local people."
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is calling for a long-term moratorium on land sales he said won’t “benefit local people."
Maui wildfires: Death toll rises to 110 as county starts identifying victims
Public schools on Maui are starting the process of reopening and vehicle traffic is moving again in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people.
Public schools on Maui are starting the process of reopening and vehicle traffic is moving again in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people.
What caused Maui wildfire? Videos put scrutiny on electric company over downed power lines
Hawaiian Electric Co. is facing criticism for not shutting off the power amid high wind warnings and keeping it on even as dozens of poles began to topple.
Hawaiian Electric Co. is facing criticism for not shutting off the power amid high wind warnings and keeping it on even as dozens of poles began to topple.