California Couple Escapes Armed Carjacker By Hiking Up Volcano A California couple's harrowing carjacking ordeal in Maui, Hawaii, leads to a daring escape and the arrest of the armed suspect. Top News · Jun 28, 2024
Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches Maui officials are highlighting some steps toward rebuilding nearly a year after a deadly wildfire destroyed much of Lahaina The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
Hawaii Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 102, Lahaina Tragedy Hawaii confirms 102 deaths from deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century on Maui, with victims ranging from 7 to 97 years old. Top News · Jun 25, 2024
Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 102 after woman determined to have died from fire injuries Hawaii authorities say the death toll from last year’s wildfire in Lahaina on the island of Maui has risen to 102 The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024
Maui ponders its future as leaders consider restricting vacation rentals loved by tourists The mayor of Maui County in Hawaii wants to stop owners of thousands of vacation properties from renting to visitors The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024
2024 PFL 4 winner Sumiko Inaba: ‘Maui’s been through a lot and I feel like we all won in that fight’ Maui native Sumiko Inaba was happy to put on for her island at 2024 PFL 4. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2024
Rats and urine-stained mattresses: Maui fire survivors say FEMA housing has been a disaster One survivor described a unit as “horrifying, rat infested, with a lot of urine on mattresses, and incredibly dirty” The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024
A surfer's house in Maui makes the most of its site and an innovative construction method Spiegel Aihara Workshop’s architecturally inspired surfer's house, playfully mixes dynamic exterior forms with a simple, repeatable core Wallpaper · May 22, 2024
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
Maui community mobilizes to protect water quality from runoff after Lahaina fires The debris from Lahaina's fire contains toxic chemicals and sits right next to a coral reef. So the community is collaborating with scientists to track water quality. WEKU · May 10, 2024
West Maui Residents Show No Widespread Lead Exposure After Wildfires Lead screening post-west Maui wildfires reveals no widespread exposure to toxic metal; reassuring results. Top News · May 10, 2024
Maui County Lawsuit Alleges Negligence In Cellphone Outages Maui County officials sue major cellular carriers for negligence during deadly wildfires, alleging failure to inform about outages impacting emergency resp... Top News · May 3, 2024
Hawaii Struggles With Short-Term Rentals Impact On Housing Crisis Tragic wildfire aftermath in Lahaina, Maui sheds light on housing crisis due to vacation rentals, sparking debate and calls for stricter regulations. Top News · Apr 21, 2024
Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released Inflation is proving stubborn this year, and the cost of rent may be to blame. Hawaii's attorney general has released the first report into last year's Maui fires. WEKU · Apr 18, 2024
Top News · Apr 18, 2024 Maui Wildfire Investigation Reveals Critical Emergency Response Challenges Investigation into Maui wildfires reveals challenges in emergency preparedness and coordination, with recommendations for future prevention.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Hawaii Attorney General Releases Findings On Maui Wildfires Initial findings of Maui wildfires investigation reveal factors contributing to catastrophic blaze. Learn more about the devastating impact and ongoing inv...
WEKU · Apr 17, 2024 A new report on the Maui wildfires cites communications breakdowns As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Hawaii Attorney General To Release Findings On Maui Wildfires Hawaii Attorney General to release findings on Maui wildfires, deadliest in US in a century. Report analyzes fire incident response and aftermath.
Top News · Apr 13, 2024 Willie Nelson And Mick Fleetwood Collaborate On Charity Song Willie Nelson, Mick Fleetwood, and Lily Meola release 'Hope in the Ashes' to support Maui after wildfires. Proceeds benefit Maui Food Bank.
WEKU · Mar 20, 2024 Native Hawaiians aim to bring cultural sensitivity to Maui wildfire cleanup A delicate cleanup is underway in historic Lahaina on Maui. Cultural monitors are working closely with federal officials to assure the process protects cultural and archeological artifacts.
Top News · Mar 19, 2024 Hawaii Attorney General Blames County For Wildfire Report Delay Learn about the delayed release of the Maui wildfire report and its impact on the community.
Top News · Mar 16, 2024 Maui Mayor Prioritizes Housing And Firefighter Hiring After Wildfire Maui's mayor addresses housing crisis, evacuation routes, and firefighting resources post-wildfire tragedy.
The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2024 First came the Maui wildfires. Now come the land grabs: ‘Who owns the land is key to Lahaina’s future’ As ‘disaster capitalists’ text survivors with offers to buy their ruined homes, a land trust is trying to help residents keep them
WEKU · Mar 14, 2024 After the fires, a Maui community tries a novel approach to keep homes in local hands As burned properties come up for sale in Lahaina, many worry outside developers will scoop them up. Some are turning to a tool that's helped other towns after a disaster: a community land trust.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 A Maui chef's lifeline: his restaurant as the island recovers from Lahaina wildfires Thousands remain displaced after last year's deadly wildfire on west Maui. Among those who lost almost everything was a chief and his family. But they're determined to keep their restaurant running.