Hawaii attorney general subpoenas multiple Maui departments amid wildfire probe Tuesday, November 28(WAILUKU, Hawaii) -- Three key Maui departments have been served subpoenas in order to move forward the Hawaii Attorney General's Office investigation into the deadly wildfires as critical facts are still needed.Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez subpoenaed the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the... Read More.
Hawaii unveils $150 million recovery fund for Maui wildfire victims’ families, injured survivors Thursday, November 9(MAUI, Hawaii) -- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a new recovery fund as part of the One 'Ohana Initiative, which will set aside more than $150 million for the victims of the Maui wildfires that began on Aug. 8.The families of those who were... Read More.
Hawaii energy officials to be questioned in House hearing on Maui wildfires Thursday, September 28(WASHINGTON) -- A congressional hearing seeks answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started, could have been prevented or mitigated.On Aug. 8, a series of deadly wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 97 people were killed and thousands of... Read More.
Father files first-of-its-kind wrongful death lawsuit against Maui, Hawaii over wildfires Wednesday, September 6(HONOLULU) -- The father of a woman who died in Maui's wildfires has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Maui County and the state of Hawaii accusing them of negligence and wrongful conduct in allowing the fires to ignite or spread without being contained or... Read More.
Hawaii cultural figures lead community in ‘healing’ vigil following deadly Maui wildfires Friday, September 1(HONOLULU) -- Local cultural leaders in Hawaii believe the community is in need of healing following the devastating wildfires on Maui, as residents prepare for a long journey toward recovery and rebuilding.A statewide, one-day vigil will be led by cultural practitioners to aid in... Read More.
Maui wildfires live updates: Hawaii AG announces independent review of fire response Thursday, August 17Officials say the wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history.The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds. Much of the historic... Read More.
‘Light of hope’ seen in Hawaii recovery efforts, Biden says ahead of Maui visit Thursday, August 17(WASHINGTON) -- The White House will be helping Hawaii residents recover from the deadly wildfires for "as long as it takes," President Joe Biden said in a recorded video message aired on ABC News' Good Morning America on Thursday."Already from the darkness and the... Read More.
Where do Maui evacuees go after losing homes in the Hawaii wildfires? Friday, August 11(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- Lahaina resident Leif Wright was forced to evacuate from his home in the historic Maui town as wildfires threaten lives and destroy property there.In an interview with ABC News Live, Wright held back tears as he said he's scared to learn... Read More.
Hawaii native Jason Momoa “devastated and heartbroken” by Maui wildfires Friday, August 11Hawaii native Jason Momoa has offered his reaction to the devastating wildfires in Maui."We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and 'ohana on Maui who [have] been impacted by the recent wildfires," Mamoa shared Wednesday, August 9 on Instagram, along with videos... Read More.
Hawaii wildfire updates: Loss of life ‘expected’ as Maui fires rage Wednesday, August 9(NEW YORK) -- Officials say they expect "loss of life" as ferocious wildfires, whipped by strong winds and very dry conditions, are wreaking havoc in Hawaii, prompting evacuations, rescues and school closures and prompting an emergency proclamation from the acting governor.Gov. Josh Green will be... Read More.
Hawaii wildfire updates: Maui fires rage as hurricane passes south of Hawaii Wednesday, August 9(NEW YORK) -- Ferocious wildfires, whipped by strong winds and very dry conditions, are wreaking havoc in Hawaii, prompting evacuations, rescues and school closures and prompting an emergency proclamation from the acting governor.The proclamation was issued for Hawaii's Maui and Hawaii counties on Tuesday by... Read More.
Hawaii wildfire updates: Island fires rage as hurricane passes south of Hawaii Wednesday, August 9(NEW YORK) -- Ferocious wildfires, whipped by the winds of Hurricane Dora, wreaked havoc in Hawaii, prompting evacuations, rescues and school closures and prompting an emergency proclamation from the acting governor.The proclamation was issued for Hawaii's Maui and Hawaii counties on Tuesday by acting... Read More.
