After fires, Western Maui struggles between tourism and trauma
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
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Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
Survivors returned to Pearl Harbor Thursday on the anniversary of the attack to remember the more than 2,300 servicemen killed on Dec. 7, 1941.
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
Each year, 15,000 native Hawaiians leave the state for the mainland, which now boasts a larger Hawaiian population than Hawaii itself.
Students from the high school have been attending classes at a temporary site after the August 8th wildfire destroyed their school.
If Maui wildfire survivors lost their necessary medication, "it would be another disaster," said Dr. Cory Lehano. "We have the ability to take care of these people ... so let's do it."
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
President Joe Biden exits a plane after landing in Hawaii.
The maker of beanie babies says it's releasing a new, limited edition bear to help wildfires survivors in Hawaii.
Lahaina's landmark Maria Lanakila Catholic Church survived a destructive wildfire
Residents say Hawaii's famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search continues.
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
Firefighters worked to extinguish flare-ups — when the intensity or spread of a wildfire speeds up rapidly — on Saturday, officials said.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Saturday that operations would focus on "the loss of life."
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
The wildfires in Maui have ravaged the island, killing over four dozen people.
One of Hawaii's biggest stars is expressing support in the midst of the lethal wildfires in Maui.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
Dr. Alison Thompson with Third Wave Volunteers joins us in studio to talk about how her organization is planning to assist the victims of the fires in Hawaii.
Scary footage shows point of view from vehicle trying to evacuate area during wildfire
The wind-whipped wildfires even led some to jump into a harbor and the Coast Guard said it rescued 14.
Gusts up to 80 mph aided by distant Hurricane Dora were hitting hard. Power outages were widespread and many evacuations were underway.
Lava flows have been observed on the surface of the volcano's crater floor, officials said, as the eruption began early in the morning.
A passenger on Quantum of the Seas went overboard during a trip from Australia to Hawaii, a company spokesperson confirmed.
The fence is intended to "promote public safety and seal protection during the nursing period," the department said. "People are encouraged to use other areas for beach and ocean recreation."
