FCC: Maui Communications Restoration Continues Cable, wired broadband, outages down to under 15,000 Multichannel News · Aug 18, 2023
Down 63% in 4 Days: Should You Buy Hawaiian Electric Industries? At the center of the catastrophic Maui fires, sits Hawaiian Electric Industries. Responsible for 95% of Hawaii's electricity, they are a critical part of the island infrastructure. With prices currently down over 63%, is it a value play going forward? Barchart · Aug 18, 2023
A Filipino congregation took in its own members after their Lahaina homes burned The devastating fires on Maui burned more than 2,000 homes and buildings in Lahaina. Many churches have taken in their congregants because they have nowhere to go. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
First Thing: Georgia grand jurors’ details posted on rightwing sites Sheriff’s office says investigators are working to pinpoint origin of threats. Plus, the former Russian minister who is now a trucker in Michigan The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023
‘Coral are going to die’: Maui wildfires take toxic toll on marine ecology Contaminants from the fires could damage marine life, and hardy non-native grasses might grow and kindle the next fire The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2023
A mother raced to save her son from the Maui fires. She couldn't reach him When everyone was trying to escape the flames in Lahaina, Luz Vargas ran toward them: Her son was home alone. Days later she found his body. Sunday would have been his 15th birthday. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires In preparing for future fires, Maui doesn't have to look far. States like California have passed wildfire policies to reduce the risk that a community will be destroyed. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens. Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2023
On Maui, another fire is burning but capturing less attention than Lahaina While the world focuses on the devastation in West Maui and the destruction of the historic community of Lahaina, another wildfire is still burning in the hills some 25 miles away in Kula. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
Priceless connections to Hawaii's ancient past were lost when cultural center burned As people grapple with more than 100 people who died in the Lahaina fire on Maui, they're still trying to understand the loss of priceless artifacts and their connections to the island's ancient past. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
Maui emergency services chief resigns after sirens criticism Herman Andaya says he had no regrets about the agency’s failure to activate sirens during the deadly fire Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023
Emergency services chief on Maui resigns. He faced criticism for not activating sirens during fire The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned after facing criticism for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s deadly wildfires that killed at least 111 people The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Maui’s emergency chief resigns following backlash over wildfire response as search continues: latest update Officials chose not to sound outdoor alarms in Lahaina believing they would not have helped wildfire evacuations The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023 Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire Herman Andaya, citing unspecified health concerns, steps down a day after saying he has no regrets about not activating warning sirens as a fast-moving wildfire bore down on the seaside community of Lahaina.
WEKU · Aug 18, 2023 The embattled leader of Maui County's Emergency Management Agency has resigned Herman Andaya has faced increasing scrutiny following last week's fires in Lahaina that killed more than 110 people. He's defended his decision not to activate emergency sirens as the town burned.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2023 Chargers donating minimum of $50,000 to Maui wildfire relief efforts The Chargers are part of the effort to bring help to the island after devastating wildfires.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Identifying victims of the Maui wildfire will be a challenging task. Here's what it entails Officials face a formidable challenge identifying the remains of more than 100 victims of the Maui blaze as agonized loved ones yearn for information on those missing after the United States’ deadliest wildfire in more than a century
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Biden called out for ‘special’ Maui PR drive after backlash over slow response President will visit Maui on Monday, nearly two weeks after the wildfires broke out
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2023 Hawaii-born Saints center Max Unger encourages Maui wildfire relief Hawaii-born Saints center Max Unger encouraged fans to support Maui wildfire relief efforts: 'There's a lot of people out there who are in dire, dire need of help'
Space · Aug 17, 2023 Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire in more than a century The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Maui fires – live: Emergency chief quits over decision not to sound Hawaii sirens as wildfire spread Investigations into the cause of the Maui wildfire blazes are underway
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here's what you need to see and know today Across the globe, raging wildfires and extreme weather are taking a toll as the people on fire-ravaged Hawaiian island of Maui begin to grapple with the death and destruction
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Maui residents fill philanthropic gaps while aid makes the long journey to the fire-stricken island Nonprofits and volunteers in Maui have cobbled together countless improvised and urgent solutions since the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit their community
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Maui officials defend decision to not sound outdoor sirens as wildfires approached Maui County Emergency Management Agency administrator said he did not regret the decsion