Hawaii wildfire death toll drops from 115 to 97 with new DNA evidence
The death toll of the Maui wildfires has been reduced, officials said, after additional DNA analysis.
Hawaii governor announces West Maui reopening date for travelers
The number of visitors arriving on Maui sank about 70% after the Aug. 8 fire, down to 2,000 a day, and only half of the available hotel rooms there are occupied.
Maui wildfires: Number of people missing drops to 66, governor says
One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the number of missing has dropped to 66, the death toll remains at 115, and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property.
Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385, still hundreds higher than expected
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires.
Unclear how many in Lahaina died as Hawaii authorities near end of search for victims
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Bare electrical wire, leaning poles investigated as possible cause of deadly Maui fires
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
After Maui officials named 388 unaccounted for after fires, many call to report they are safe
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
California woman identified as 1st tourist killed in Maui fire
A California woman was the first tourist identified by officials as a victim of the deadly Maui fires.
Hawaii officials urging families of people missing after deadly wildfires to give DNA samples
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Clippers to donate all proceeds from preseason game to Maui Relief
The Clippers and the Utah Jazz announced that they will donate all proceeds from a preseason game in Hawaii on Oct. 8 to benefit wildfire relief in Maui.
Maui confronts challenge of finding over 800 missing people after deadly wildfires
Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.
Maui home left untouched by wildfires while Lahaina neighborhood destroyed
Among the charred homes in a neighborhood reduced to ash from the Maui fires stands a single red-roofed home that appears virtually unscathed.
Help will be provided 'for as long as it takes' to recover from Maui wildfires, Biden says
President Joe Biden told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii “for as long as it takes” to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century.
Beanie Babies releasing 'Aloha’ bear to benefit victims of Hawaii wildfires
The special edition bear features “Maui Strong" on its chest.
Bidens to meet with Maui wildfire survivors
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are traveling to Maui on Monday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires that ripped through the western part of the Hawaiian island
Maui fires: Water remains unsafe to drink and boil - even with filters
Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.
Maui wildfires: Death toll rises to 110 as county starts identifying victims
Public schools on Maui are starting the process of reopening and vehicle traffic is moving again in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people.
Search for victims continues in Maui
The death toll continues to climb in Maui.