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The Maui Police Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that 71-year-old Donna Gomes of Lahaina is the latest victim of the deadly wildfires to be named.

The Hawai‘i gasoline marketer and convenience store operator also launched an in-store fundraising initiative at its Aloha Island Mart locations on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Maui.

The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.

The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has canceled the Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race in response to the ongoing crisis on Maui, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding community welfare and maintaining the spirit of aloha.

From benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts, live music and old movies to a celebration of the Hawaiian honeycreeper, the Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more, there’s plenty of events happening on the Big Island this week. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

The 18-year-old man was transported in critical condition to Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea.

There have been a total of five victims of the deadly wildfires identified since Tuesday.

Luis Villalobos of Hilo was positively identified as a suspect in an incident that happened the evening of April 22 at a high school party in Hilo.

The victim was identified as 30-year-old Koa Kane Clark of Waikōloa. Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation into the single-vehicle collision.

Heather Kimball, chairwoman of the Big Island’s legislative body, said the Council is “deeply, deeply saddened and heartbroken” by the events on Maui and that Hawai’i County stands ready to help.

The two tropical storms continue to churn in the Central and Eastern Pacific basins, but neither should have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.

The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai hopes to raise an additional $300,000 to help with wildfire relief efforts on Maui through the Kōkua Maui fundraiser concert Aug. 18 in Honolulu.

Elevated seismicity decreased following the swarms and remains steady as of the morning of Aug. 16, but the activity is still elevated compared to the previous week.

Uncle George Kahumoku Jr. has started a GoFundMe account and has raised more than $170,000 to support the slack key ʻohana and the Maui Food Bank.

Maui’s celebrated recording artists and hālau will perform at the the Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert that will be live-streamed on Saturday from the Grand Wailea.

In 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.

The new 1-meter springboard and stand were installed in the northwest corner of the Olympic-sized swimming pool at Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.

Spots are limited, and they’re filling up fast. Enroll now to ensure a spot for you or your child. Give it a try with no cost or commitment; the first class is free.

The event will take place at Kona Heaven Coffee Co., Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5805 Ali‘i Dr., in Kailua-Kona, from 8-10 a.m.

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.