Tag: Maui
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is it too early for tourists to return to West Maui? – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] It’s been a month since Hawaii’s historic resort town of Lahaina was almost levelled to the ground, after America’s worst wildfires for more than a century. But in just a few weeks’ time the state’s governor wants the island of West Maui to reopen for tourism, saying keeping people employed will help them heal…
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Crisis response in Maui shifts from a sprint to a marathon : NPR
[ad_1] A group of volunteers with Maui Medic Healers Hui gather before heading out to help people affected by the fires in Lahaina. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR A group of volunteers with Maui Medic Healers Hui gather before heading out to help people affected by the fires in Lahaina. Claire Harbage/NPR…
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Green Day sell ‘ultimate Nimrod’ t-shirt of Trump to raise money for Maui wildfire victims
[ad_1] Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Rock band Green Day are selling Donald Trump “Nimrod” mug shot t-shirts to raise cash for Maui fire charities. The design of the limited-edition shirt mimics the…
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Some people say they’re baffled after their names are included on list of Maui wildfire missing
[ad_1] Within hours of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, some cases were already being resolved on Friday as relatives or the people themselves reported they were safe. Three people on the list told The Associated Press they are alive, well and…
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Number of people missing in Maui wildfires still unclear, officials say
[ad_1] Exactly two weeks after a wildfire ripped through the historic Maui city of Lahaina, officials on Tuesday said that the number of people unaccounted for in the blaze continues to fluctuate due to uncertain and incomplete data. At least 115 people have been killed in the fire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than…
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Hawaii gov agrees climate change ‘amplified the cost of human error’ on Maui fires
[ad_1] Climate change “amplified” the failures of officials to act properly on the Maui wildfires, Hawaii Democratic Gov. Josh Green suggested on Sunday. While appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Green discussed what some people have considered critical mistakes by both local officials and private companies regarding the disaster. Though Green acknowledged failures in decisions made…
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Maui wildfire survivors in unrelenting search for loved ones despite waning odds
[ad_1] The days of waiting have become harder and harder as the odds grow longer and longer, but Kevin Baclig remains undeterred in his search for his wife and her parents, who have been missing since Aug. 8, when a wildfire engulfed and flattened the Hawaiian town of Lahaina. He has gone looking from one shelter to…
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Maui emergency chief quits in wake of warning siren controversy
[ad_1] Maui emergency chief quits in wake of warning siren controversy – CBS News Watch CBS News Herman Andaya, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, resigned abruptly Thursday after he was leveled with significant criticism for his decision not to activate the island’s warning sirens when wildfires broke out on Aug. 8. Hawaii’s…
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Maui fires live updates: Emergency chief resigns following backlash over wildfire response as 10 victims identified
[ad_1] Wildfire roars through Hawaii’s historic Lahaina Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency resigned on Thursday after officials came under increased scrutiny over the response to the devastating wildfires. Herman Andaya submitted his…
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So far, victims of Maui wildfires are skewing towards the elderly
[ad_1] HAWAII: As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged: Many who perished were over the age of 70. Scores more victims will be identified in the weeks and months to come. While the final list of fatalities will almost surely…