Last victim of Maui wildfires identified months after disaster
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
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The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
Santa Ana winds drove flames and embers through grass and brush dried out by recent winds and low humidity in a rural area southeast of Los Angeles.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August.
In a press conference today, President Biden updated the nation on recovery efforts in Maui and Florida. No one, he said, can "deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore."
As people on Maui report coughing up "black stuff" and blood, one resident says, "Come back 20 years later, 10 years later, and you'll see how many native people are sick."
Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.
While nearly all of Louisiana is abnormally dry for this time of year, half of the state is facing "extreme" or "exceptional" drought, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
Photos of Maui before and after the fires show the extent of their destruction to Lahaina's neighborhoods and infrastructure.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
One of the researchers who found the frog said his immediate reaction was "Bloody hell!"
Fire danger was high in Evergreen Friday and there's an even warmer week ahead. Fire season has become year round in Colorado and crews need all the help they can get.
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
The standoff between the JBS-owned meat packing plant in Greeley and its employees appears to be ending after three weeks.
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
A 29-year-old social worker who was employed by a metro Denver school district must register as a sex offender for the rest of her life and must undergo treatment for at least two decades, according to a sentence handed down earlier this week.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The standoff between the JBS-owned meat packing plant in Greeley and its employees appears to be ending after three weeks.
A 29-year-old social worker who was employed by a metro Denver school district must register as a sex offender for the rest of her life and must undergo treatment for at least two decades, according to a sentence handed down earlier this week.
The fire chief and the police chief of the Colorado city of Federal Heights are no longer with the city. That's what union representatives say the city announced without explanation.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
There are a series of holiday activities that are taking place at the hotel.
The students are tutoring other, younger students who are struggling in class at the Lotus School.
A photography exhibit at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus features photos by a man who had obsessive compulsive disorder and committed suicide.
The fire chief and the police chief of the Colorado city of Federal Heights are no longer with the city. That's what union representatives say the city announced without explanation.
The standoff between the JBS-owned meat packing plant in Greeley and its employees appears to be ending after three weeks.
Sidewalks were packed, and streets were buzzing Friday, as thousands of fans flooded downtown Rockies Opening Day.
Despite needing help with his motor skills and movement, it hasn't stopped Randy Milliken from loving his favorite team.
With only a few hours left until the big game -- the Colorado Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver -- CBS Colorado was keeping an eye on Ticketmaster for baseball fans who are looking to still purchase a ticket.
Fans heading to Coors Field in Denver this season can expect more than baseball.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig bids.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
About half a million people in Colorado are living with a brain injury and many of them don't know it.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Sidewalks were packed, and streets were buzzing Friday, as thousands of fans flooded downtown Rockies Opening Day.
The Colorado Auto Show is the place to dream big, and then look, touch, and sit behind the wheel of some of the coolest cars ever made.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."