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Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power

More than 2,000 people remain without power Sunday afternoon because of historic flooding in Hawaii

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Top 2 Utilities Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff In Q3

As of Aug. 27, 2025, two stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Benzinga

What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims

The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement

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Things to know about the investigations into the deadly wildfire that destroyed a Maui town

A new report attempts to answer where and how the deadly 2023 fire that destroyed the Hawaii town of Lahaina began

The Independent UK

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire

The Maui Fire Department is expected to give its official explanation on exactly how the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century was sparked last year

The Independent UK

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

An investigation commissioned by Hawaii's attorney general has found that officials didn’t prepare for dangerous fire weather in the days before flames incinerated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last year even though they were warned by meteorologists

The Independent UK

Maui wildfire survivor fears $4bn settlement will hide accountability

Hawaiian Electric agreed to contribute $1.99bn to the settlement

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Hawaii Governor Announces Billion Settlement For Maui Wildfires

Governor of Hawaii announces a billion settlement for Maui wildfires, aiming to compensate affected parties and prevent future disasters.

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Hawaii Announces $4 Bn Settlement In Wildfire Lawsuits

A $4 billion settlement has been reached to end thousands of lawsuits filed in the wake of devastating wildfires on Maui nearly one year ago, the governor of Hawaii announced Friday.

International Business Times

Maui wildfire survivors can apply for $175m One Ohana Fund starting 1 March

People who lost loved ones or were injured may be eligible for payout from fund announced Tuesday – but there’s a catch

The Guardian - US

Hawaii governor announces $150 million recovery fund for Maui fire victims

The program means those who lost family members or were injured in the Lahaina fire could receive payments of more than $1 million by the spring. But by participating they'd waive the right to sue.

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Avoid Right Now

Not all high-yield dividend stocks are worth adding to your portfolio. Here are three potential yield traps that are best avoided by investors.

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AP Exclusive: 911 calls from deadly Lahaina wildfire reveal terror and panic in the rush to escape

Hawaii's Maui County has released audio of 911 calls made during a deadly August wildfire in response to a public records request from The Associated Press

The Independent UK

First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's sole electric provider and grid

Hawaii’s top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric are expected to testify in a congressional hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month’s deadly Maui wildfire

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Takeaways from AP report on Maui fire investigation

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How did the Maui fire spread so quickly? Overgrown gully may be key to the investigation

Melted remains of an old car tire

The Independent UK

Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community

It's been nearly a month since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people in Hawaii

The Independent UK

Lawyers claim cable TV and phone companies also responsible in Maui fires

Lawyers for residents and business owners of the Hawaiian town devastated by last month’s fires on Maui told a court that cable TV and telephone companies share in responsibility for the disaster

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The Independent UK

Forecasters warn of increased fire risk in Hawaii amid gusty winds, low humidity

The National Weather Service is warning gusty winds and low humidity are increasing the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of each Hawaiian island

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Mark Meadows testifies in Georgia Trump case

Trump’s White House chief of staff argues he acted in capacity as federal officer and that case should be moved to federal court. Plus, has humanity finally broken the climate?

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher Ahead of Key Inflation, Jobs Data

The July personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index and the August jobs report are just two key data points on this week's jam-packed economic calendar.

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Hawaiian Electric pushes back on claims of negligence after Maui wildfires

Utility company rejects Maui County lawsuit accusing it of contributing to deadly blazes that tore through communities.

The Independent UK

Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters

Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century

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Shutting off power to reduce wildfire risk on windy days isn’t a simple decision – an energy expert explains the trade-offs electric utilities face

Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility was negligent for not shutting off power as strong winds hit the island in the hours before the city of Lahaina burned. While the cause of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire is still under investigation, forecasters had warned that powerful…

The Independent UK

Bare electrical wire and poles in need of replacement on Maui were little match for strong winds

In the first moments of the Maui fires, when high winds brought down power poles, slapping electrified wires to the dry grass below, there was a reason the flames erupted all at once in long, neat rows -- those wires were bare, uninsulated metal that could spark on contact

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