Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins

The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort

Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are making a financial donation to help fund the relief and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii.

Lahaina church stands in the smoldering rubble

The Maria Lanakila Catholic stands in Lahaina, unscathed by the fire that swept through. Video posted to TikTok shows the structure standing with smoldering rubble around it.

Couple returns home to ashes in Lahaina, local Bay Area relief effort ramps up

It was a heart-breaking sight, as Steff and Kimo James Kirkman drove home to Lahaina. They had been in the Bay Area when the wildfires tore through Maui Tuesday and once they got back to their hometown, they were devastated to see their community in ashes.

Maui wildfire raises questions over emergency alerts and warning system

As homes and businesses in Lahaina burned, all of the outdoor warning sirens stood silent and many survivors said they had no warning or received no emergency alerts.

NTSB: Pilot miscommunication caused SFO-bound United flight to nearly plunge into ocean

Federal investigators said Thursday that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines jet diving within 748 feet of the ocean’s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December.

Hawaii wildfires: How to help those impacted on Maui, Big Island

Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.

Teams from California head to Hawaii to aid in Maui fire relief

California is one of several states that is sending first responders to Hawai’i in the aftermath of the deadly wildfires.

Maui fire: At least 1,000 reported missing after deadly wildfires

As of Friday morning, about 1,000 people are still reported missing, including Nikki White's father, T.K., a retired Air Force police veteran.

Maui wildfire: Death toll rises to 53; thousands race to escape

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.

Maui fire: Horror continues to haunt the Hawaiian paradise

The day after the worst destruction in a disaster is often the worst day for survivors. It's when officials conduct the body count of people and pets, lost homes and businesses, and the certainty that nothing will ever be the same again.

United airlines cancels all flights going to Maui, sends empty planes to bring passengers back to mainland

United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.