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.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
He did not immediately elaborate on why the death toll had been projected by Maui County officials at 115 for several weeks.
The revised number of people missing was a startling drop from the list released last week in which 385 people were still listed as missing.
The updated total was a startling departure from what had been expected. A day earlier Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he believed the number would drop "into the double digits."
A South Jersey native living in Maui is sharing her incredible story of survival. She and her family escaped as the wildfires engulfed their Lahaina neighborhood.
Kartalija was the only Philadelphia local journalist reporting from Maui, Hawaii when the wildfires swept through Lahaina
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.
The death toll from the fires stands at 114 and is expected to grow higher.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
The president and first lady saw the destruction close up and met with responders in Lahaina amid criticism of the White House response to the catastrophic blaze.
We checked in with a volunteer and a first responder who are both on the island assisting those in need.
This week, residents in our area stepped in to help those affected by the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. Meanwhile, Messi Mania struck the region while Delco celebrated the Media Little League making it to the Little League World Series!
When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
Survivors of the Maui wildfires shared their harrowing stories.
Gov. Josh Green said the state is working toward a moratorium on real estate sales "to make sure that no one is victimized."
VeerRa, a dog that is a member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1, has been called to assist search crews.
The state's death toll from the wildfires now stands at 106.
Just five of the victims have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.
A long-awaited trip to paradise for a family from Burlington County turned into a much different trip last week following those deadly wildfires in Hawaii.
A long-awaited trip to paradise for a family from Burlington County turned into a much different trip last week following the deadly wildfires in Hawaii.
Former Phillies star Shane Victorino is helping his native Maui, Hawaii, by raising money for victims of the wildfires through his foundation.
Jessica Kartalija reports from Maui where search efforts are continuing after destructive wildfires that have killed at least 99 people.
Residents say Hawaii's famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search continues.
Officials are asking anyone with a missing loved one to go get a DNA test to help identify victims of the Maui, Hawaii wildfires.
Hawaii's vaunted integrated outdoor siren warning system – the largest in the world, with about 400 alarms – was not activated during the fires, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Multiple people were shot in the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
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Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
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Multiple people were shot in the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
The Phillies are off to the best start through 50 games in franchise history - and the best in MLB since 2001. Here are eight stats from their historic start.
Multiple people were shot in the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
The Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show on the continent, and this year it features an additional day of events.
The food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church in Merchantville, New Jersey, is back open after closing temporarily following complaints.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
The bulk of severe weather has wrapped up Thursday morning, but some spotty but heavy showers are still possible in Philadelphia in the morning. By this afternoon, we should see some peeks of sun.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
A bill proposed in New Jersey would require low-speed electric bicycles and scooters there to be registered and insured.
The bulk of severe weather has wrapped up Thursday morning, but some spotty but heavy showers are still possible in Philadelphia in the morning. By this afternoon, we should see some peeks of sun.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
Tuesday starts out with dense fog in parts of our region that will lift as the day goes on. Warm temperatures continue into the weekend with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Newark, Delaware, on Monday night, police said.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
The Phillies are off to the best start through 50 games in franchise history - and the best in MLB since 2001. Here are eight stats from their historic start.
The Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show on the continent, and this year it features an additional day of events.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
The Philadelphia 76ers are strapped with cap space and assets to build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Here are nine wing targets for the Sixers this offseason.
Brandon Marsh sparked the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a big play in the outfield. The team is off to the best start in franchise history.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
The Clydesdale horses are making multiple stops around the Philadelphia area on their 2024 cross-country tour, including in West Chester, Doylestown and at a Phillies game.
The Great Chefs Event, run by Marc Vetri, is one of Philadelphia's premier food events – and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2024.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Most of the moisture from Thursday's storms is gone, but an isolated shower could pop up around the region. Grant Gilmore has the latest for your evening commute and your Friday morning ahead of Memorial Day Weekend around Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and the Jersey Shore.
Philadelphia police say Leandro Barberena was taken into custody on May 22. Police said they found a glove in his car that matched a bloody glove that was found where the women were killed.
Philadelphia police said 23-year-old Kione Gary shot and killed 18-year-old Elijah Deloach at an apartment complex on the 7900 block of Henry Avenue.
A food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church in Merchantville, Camden County, is open again after having to close back in March.
A large white cross designed for the late Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit to Philadelphia – and that adorned the altar on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway when he said Mass – is on the move. The cross is moving from the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia to the Malvern Retreat House in Chester County.