Maui wildfires

NewsNov 27, 2023Read →

Children Affected By Maui Wildfires Get Special Christmas Events to Brighten Up the Season

In order to make the season brighter for the children of Maui, the Salvation Army and Walmart teamed up to ensure that the children affected by the deadly summer wildfires have a Merry Christmas. According to Maui Now …

0

NewsOct 25, 2023Read →

Maui Home Reconstruction Project Supported by Crowdfunding

A group of Maui residents are coming together to build tiny homes through a crowdfunding project. According to Good Morning America , the idea was sparked when Lahaina restaurant owner William Fincher lost his home and…

0

NewsOct 2, 2023Read →

Woman Who Escaped Maui Wildfires on Foot Dies After Weeks of Hospitalization

A woman who escaped the Maui wildfires by running on foot died on Friday after weeks of being hospitalized. Laurie Allen, 64, was said to have passed away “peacefully” while at the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, her…

0

NewsSep 19, 2023Read →

New Beginning: 150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Burned From Maui Wildfires Shows Signs of Growth

A 150-year-old Banyan tree in Lahaina, Hawaii, showed signs of growth after being burned during the Maui wildfires last month. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) posted a video on Facebook Sunday…

0

NewsSep 15, 2023Read →

Missing Cat Reunited With Family After Surviving Maui Wildfires

A couple was reunited with their cat after he survived the Maui wildfires. According to People , Danielle Franco and her boyfriend Bon were separated from their cats Finn and Bali while evacuating as the wildfires swept…

0

NewsSep 12, 2023Read →

Joe Rogan Decries the Maui Wildfire Response With Tulsi Gabbard: ‘It’s Insane’

Joe Rogan had former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on his show to discuss the Maui wildfire response. Not only did they both decry the events during and after the disaster, but Rogan also called it “insane.” Gabbard…

0

NewsSep 4, 2023Read →

Aerosmith Singer Insists Tourists Return to Maui

The leader singer of the rock band Aerosmith urged tourists to return to Maui while doing a concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. At the end of the band’s opening night of its farewell tour, Steven Tyler reminded fans…

0

NewsAug 31, 2023Read →

Maui Lawmaker to Step Down Amid Possible Conflict of Interest As Lawyer for Wildfire Victims

A Maui lawmaker announced he would be stepping down from his position amid a possible conflict of interest over his role as a lawyer for the victims of the Maui wildfire. Democratic Hawaii state Sen. Gilbert…

0

NewsAug 30, 2023Read →

Child Raises $17,000 for Maui Victims Through Lemonade Stand

Edison Juel, 5, raised over $17,000 to support victims of the Maui wildfires by hosting a lemonade stand called Lemonade for Lahaina. He and his family were on a vacation on the Big Island when the fires started…

0

NewsAug 29, 2023Read →

Engagement Ring Found in Maui Wildfire Ashes Offers Hope

Kula, Maui, was devastated by the recent wildfires, but as volunteers sift through the ashes, they are finding belongings that survived, including an engagement ring. Samaritan’s Purse, a Billy Graham Ministries’…

0

NewsAug 28, 2023Read →

Maui Surf Session Held to Offer Children of Lahaina Healing Fun

Pro surfers organized a surf session to help the children of Lahaina heal from the destructive Maui wildfires with some Saturday morning fun. The group met at Ho’okipa Beach and big wave surfer Paige Alms explained the…

0

NewsAug 25, 2023Read →

388 People Remain Unaccounted For From Maui Wildfires

Maui County officials revealed that hundreds of people are still reported to be missing as a result of the wildfires that ravaged Lahaina. Officials released an updated list on Thursday with the names of 388 people who…

0

NewsAug 24, 2023Read →

California Woman Identified As First Tourist Dead From Maui Fires

A California woman was the first tourist who is identified as having died as a result of the deadly Maui wildifres. Theresa Cook, 72, of Pollock Pines, who had been vacationing in Lahaina, was among the more than 114…

0

NewsAug 24, 2023Read →

Utah Basketball Team To Play Preseason Game In Hawaii, Proceeds Go To Maui Fund

The Utah Jazz basketball team announced it would play its first preseason game in Hawaii and the proceeds going towards a Maui fund. The Utah Jazz, a professional basketball team, announced in a post on X, formerly…

0

NewsAug 22, 2023Read →

More Than 100 Animals Airlifted Out Of Maui Shelters In Order to Make Room

Over 100 animals in animal shelters in Maui have been airlifted out in order to make room for more animals in need. A Southwest Airlines plane that had initially arrived in Maui on Aug. 17 with supplies for people and…

0

NewsAug 22, 2023Read →

Lahaina Home Stands Untouched Amid Wildfire Destruction in Maui

Among the devastation left behind by the Maui wildfires, a single Lahaina home stands untouched. Images display the house with the red roof on Front Street still standing in good condition, surrounded by remnants of…

0

NewsAug 22, 2023Read →

Biden Tries to Relate to Maui Wildfire Survivors by Talking About When He Experienced a Kitchen Fire

During his trip to meet with Maui wildfire survivors, President Joe Biden attempted to commiserate with the people of Lahaina by describing the time he experienced a kitchen fire. On Monday, Biden said, “I don’t want to…

0

NewsAug 21, 2023Read →

Hawaii Gov. Blames ‘Climate Change’ for Amplifying ‘Human Error’ During Deadly Wildfires

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) has blamed “climate change” for the increased “human error” that led to the destruction of Lahaina in Maui. Green discussed the devastating wildfires with Margaret Brennan during his “Face the…

0

NewsAug 21, 2023Read →

850 People Presumed Missing In Aftermath of Maui Fires

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen revealed 850 people are still missing in the aftermath of the wildfires Maui. Bissen provided an update in a Facebook video on Monday regarding deceased and missing persons as search and rescue…

0

NewsAug 21, 2023Read →

Waikiki Residents Host Paddle Out Event to Show Support for the People of Maui

The people of Waikiki quickly organized a paddle out event to support those affected by the deadly Maui wildfires. According to KHON2 News , hundreds of Hawaiians came together to honor victims and offer hope to the…

0