Maui

Maui October 3

Cause of Maui wildfire that killed 102 revealed

County of Maui and ATF officials held a press conference after releasing the origin and cause report of the deadly Maui wildfire that happened last year.

Hawaii August 12

FBI, police investigating placement of multiple explosive devices in Hawaii after SUV destroyed

The FBI and Maui Police Department are working to determine who planted improvised explosive devices around the island while asking the public to report suspicious activity.

Maui May 6

A judge is forcing Hawaii to give wildfire investigation documents to lawyers handling lawsuits

A judge forced the Hawaii attorney general's office to give to lawyers involved in the lawsuits over the August Maui wildfires all interviews and documents collected by the team hired to investigate.

Hawaii April 22

As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

Maui April 18

Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century

Key takeaways from the reports on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires show that communication broke down, escape routes became blocked, and the fire departments were stretched too thin.

Hawaii April 17

Maui Fire Department releases report explaining unique challenges of the historic wildfires

Maui's fire department its assessment of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, to be followed by another shortly. The report details what occurred during the August 2023 blaze.

Maui April 16

Maui fire after-action report to identify strengths, weaknesses in response to deadly Hawaii wildfires

After the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century killed 101 people in Hawaii, the Maui Fire Department is expected to release a report analyzing their response.

Hawaii February 21

Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds

Officials in Hawaii have requested approximately $1 billion from the Legislature to subsidize short-term recovery expenses for last summer's Maui wildfire.

US February 14

Maui police confirm identity of 101st wildfire victim, a 76-year-old who boated from California in the 1970s

Maui police identified the 101st victim of the August 2023 wildfires. The 76-year-old originally came to Hawaii after racing a boat he made from California to Honolulu.

LIFESTYLE January 1

California law students provide pro bono help to struggling Maui residents after wildfires

A group of about 20 Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law students is providing legal assistance to the residents of Maui as they work to rebuild their lives after the wildfires.