Maui fire after-action report to identify strengths, weaknesses in response to deadly Hawaii wildfires
The Maui Fire Department said Tuesday that a series of wildfires that started on the island during last August’s storm, including one that killed 101 people in the historic town of Lahaina and made it the deadliest wildfire in the United States, The agency plans to release a report detailing the agency’s response to these […]
Subpoenas of county agencies delay release of report on Maui wildfires
U.S. veterans are on a mission to assist first responders on Maui U.S. Navy veteran Luke Schneider also participated in Fox & Friends Weekend, joining mainland firefighters to help raise money for Maui first responders evacuated by the August wildfires. talked about selling fire department coffee and T-shirts. Hawaii’s attorney general on Monday blamed county […]
Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds
Hawaii state and county officials have asked Congress for about $1 billion to help cover Maui’s wildfire recovery costs in the short term. Gov. Josh Green’s administration had budgeted $199 million for such costs, but expects $561 million could be needed in a “worst-case” scenario, Honolulu said. -The Star-Advertiser reported on Wednesday. The budget debate […]
Maui fire victims’ families could now receive up to $1.5 million in compensation
The families of those killed in last year’s Maui fires could receive up to $1.5 million in compensation if they choose not to sue state authorities or the companies involved. Governor Josh Green (Democratic) announced: Press conference Six months have passed since a wildfire broke out in the tourist town of Lahaina, killing 100 people […]
Maui PD report on Lahaina wildfire recommends special equipment, communication
Nearly six months after wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, the Maui Police Department on Monday announced plans to prepare for future tragedies, including acquiring better equipment and placing senior officers at the island’s communications center during emergencies. The company announced that it is working to improve its response. The changes are part of […]
Maui wildfire: last of 100 known victims of deadly blaze identified | Hawaii fires
Hawaii officials announced Friday that they have identified the last of 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina in August. According to Maui Police, the victim is Lydia Koroma, 70. Identifying the people who died in the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than 100 years has been a long and […]
Hawaii governor focuses on Maui recovery efforts, housing in State of the State address
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green led lawmakers and guests Monday in his annual State of the State address, observing a moment of silence for the victims of the Lahaina wildfires and announcing more efforts to respond to both Maui and Hawaii. Proposed proactive steps to transition vacation rentals to residential use. The state's severe housing needs. […]
Jeff Bezos vowed $100M to Maui after fires, but no one knows where it went
Jeff Bezos made a splashy pledge of $100 million to help rebuild Maui after it was devastated by wildfires in August, but local officials wonder where the money went. and nonprofit organizations are reportedly equally confused. according to bloomberg Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have so far donated only $15.5 million of their pledge, […]
Chris Kirk leads The Sentry, despite slow start and challenging conditions in Maui
Chris Kirk is one of the most resilient golfers in the world. Personal issues have kept Kirk off the golf course over the past few years, something he's not afraid to admit. But he stayed true to himself, and in doing so he returned to being a top player on the PGA Tour. Last year, […]
Tyrrell Hatton goes nuclear at The Sentry with epic 11-under round in Maui
Tyrrell Hatton admitted he felt stiff after playing 36 holes at Sentry. Traveling from the UK to Maui will be especially likely for those who admitted they “didn't take care of themselves” during December. Translation: Hutton celebrated the holiday quite cheekily. But he also has a lot to celebrate on Friday. Hatton shot a stunning […]