Hawai‘i News
Maui wildfires death toll climbs to 111; three more victims identified
There have been a total of five victims of the deadly wildfires identified since Tuesday.
No impacts expected from Tropical Storm Greg or Tropical Storm Fernanda
The two storms continue to churn in the Central and Eastern Pacific basins.
Hawai‘i’s Finest hopes to raise $300K for Maui wildfire relief during benefit concert
The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai already raised $250,000 for wildfire relief efforts on Maui through its Kōkua Maui T-shirt fundraiser.
President Biden traveling to Maui next week
While on Maui, the Bidens will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort.
2 Lāhainā wildfire victims identified; death toll climbs to 106
“Our hearts go out to the families, friends and community affected by this devastating event,” according to a county officials.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
2023 Made in Hawai‘i Festival to include Kaua‘i Made vendors
The Kaua‘i Made program, launched in 2006, aims to provide Kaua‘i-made products with more visibility and encourage production of value-added agricultural products.
Ferocious wildfire in Lāhainā leaves 106 dead
As of this afternoon, 27% of the impacted area has been surveyed and completed.
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Wildfires delay start of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College fall semester
Resources and special funding are available for UH-Maui College students from the hard hit areas of West Maui and Kula.
State levies penalty against ShredCo of Kaua‘i for alleged air permit violations
The violations, which are related to a failure to submit several reports in 2021 and 2022 and pay an annual permit fee of $500 in 2022, were documented and confirmed as a result of record reviews conducted by the Clean Air Branch.
Maui recording artists, hālau to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts during benefit concert
The event is raising disaster relief funds urgently needed to support and sustain victims of the wildfires that have affected communities around Maui and devastated the historic town of Lāhainā.
Maui wildfires update: Number of dead stands at 99; search efforts continue
Four of the victims have been officially identified. The names will be released after their families are notified.
Central donation hub created for Maui wildfire survivors; here are the latest needs
A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.
Tropical Storm Greg 1,110 miles East-Southeast of the Big Island
Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.
UH astronomer’s innovative solar ‘umbrella’ idea could help fight climate change
Scientists around the globe are working on myriad ways to reduce the effects of climate change, including István Szapudi, an astronomer at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, who has devised a novel idea to lessen the amount of sunlight hitting our planet.
Maui wildfires update 3: Number of confirmed dead increases to 93; flare-ups continue in Lāhainā and Upcountry
The Pūlehu/Kīhei Fire was declared 100% contained Saturday.
Lāhainā Fire becomes deadliest US fire since 1918; number of deaths likely to increase
With the official death toll rising to 89, the Lahaina fire became the deadliest US fire in the past century. And, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green said the number of dead “is going to rise.”
Tropical weather update: Tropical Storm Fernanda now churning in Eastern Pacific
It’s too early to tell, however, if the tropical storm or two other developing low pressure systems in the Eastern Pacific will impact the Hawaiian Islands.
Officials offer tips for donating, contributing to Maui wildfire relief
Officials encourage cash donations, which can buy good that support the Maui economy and be delivered where and when they are needed.
