Nation Aug 08 A deadly fire charred Lahaina’s historic banyan tree. A year later, it’s been nursed back to life When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town's Front Street. But the sprawling tree survived the blaze, and thanks to the efforts of arborists and dedicated…
Nation Aug 03 Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui wildfires reach $4 billion global settlement The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Nation Jun 27 As 1-year mark approaches, Maui officials highlight rebuilding after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century Maui officials are highlighting some steps toward rebuilding nearly a year after a deadly wildfire destroyed much of Lahaina.
Nation May 03 Maui sues cell carriers over text message alerts that were never received during Lahaina wildfires Maui County is suing major cellular carriers for failing to properly inform police of widespread service outages during the height of last summer's deadly wildfire.
Nation Apr 17 Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details how it was no match for unprecedented blazes When wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their fire engines.
Nation Feb 09 Earthquake hits Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, no major damage reported A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world’s largest active volcano on Friday — Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii — knocking items off shelves in nearby towns but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage. No tsunami was…
Nation Dec 27 She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim. The number of people exposed to natural hazards has increased as climate change has intensified disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. Studies suggest that wildfire disproportionately affects vulnerable people such as those who are older, have a diminished capacity to respond…
Nation Nov 24 5 family members among those identified as dead or missing in Alaska landslide Authorities have identified those missing or killed in an Alaska landslide this week as five family members and their neighbor, a commercial fisherman who made a longshot bid for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House last year.
Economy Sep 22 Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make…
Nation Sep 22 Lahaina residents brace for what they’ll find as they return to devastated burn zone Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.