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After Lāhainā fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation

Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.

Maui surfer dies from injuries suffered from shark bite at Pāʻia Bay

Maui County closed Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Pā’ia Park (Baby Beach) due to the shark encounter.

Five mariners rescued from sinking vessel off Molokaʻi

Five mariners were rescued by the Coast Guard and Moloka’i Fire Department early Tuesday morning after the vessel they were on ran aground off of ʻĪlio Point, Molokaʻi.

One more Lāhainā fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 22

The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Monday: Matsuyuki Osato, 83, of Lahaina.

Maui police identified one additional victim from the deadly Lāhainā wildfire

This brings the total number of victims publicly identified to 75 of the estimated 97 fatalities.

Authorities identify five additional Lāhainā wildfire victims

This brings the total number of victims publicly identified to 74 of the estimated 97 fatalities, which is down from the death toll of 115 that had been reported for more than two weeks.

Maui officials ID two more victims killed in wildfire disaster; 65 out of 97 confirmed fatalities have been released publicly

The Maui Police Department released the names of two more victims from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire. Police today confirmed the identity of: Marilou Dias, 60; and June Anbe, 78, both of Lahaina.

Maui Fire Department says Lāhainā fire 100% contained

The Maui Fire Department said Sunday the total estimated amount of acres for the Lahaina fire is 2,170.

Maui wildfires update: 48 victims ID’d in deadly Lāhainā blaze

While 100% of the land search has been completed, the FBI continues to search nearshore waters for personal effects and potential remains.

Lāhainā community mourns lives lost in deadly fire that killed 115 people so far

Almost every day, more names are released by the Maui Police Department of people who died in the fire — 40 so far. We honor their memory.

Maui wildfires update: Eight more victims identified; Lāhainā death toll remains at 115

Maui County officials released the name of eight more individuals killed in the Aug. 8 Lāhainā fire on Thursday.

Maui wildfires update: 115 people confirmed dead with 850 still unaccounted for

As of Monday, 100% of the single-story residential properties were searched in the disaster area in Lāhainā, that spanned approximately 3.5 miles.

Maui wildfires update: President Joe Biden and First Lady visit Maui to meet with first responders and survivors

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Maui today, to observe the impacts of three Maui fires ignited on Aug. 8.

How to help our neighbors on Maui

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Maui United Way are accepting online monetary donations to help Maui residents affected by fires and has left at least 36 people dead.

Live Like Tre’ Foundation offering 6 scholarships to Hawai‘i students

Eligible applicants include those students from a single-parent household, student-athletes and individuals with aspirations of becoming a pilot.

3 visitors rescued at “Olivine Pools” on Maui after knocked down by large wave

Three visitors described to be in their 20s were transported by Maui Emergency Medical Service for treatment of injuries sustained after being knocked down by a big wave at Olivine Pools in Kahakuloa.

Update: Search ends for missing snorkeler off Maui after possible shark encounter

The 60-year-old Washington state woman was was last seen in waters off Keawakapu Beach in South Maui before noon Dec. 8.

Maui Declared Disaster Area as Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze

Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, July 12, 2019, declaring the County of Maui a disaster area.

Maui Fire Crews Airlift 26 to Safety

Maui fire fighters were kept busy over the last 24-hours with multiple rescues that resulted in airlifting 26 people to safety.