Hawaiʻi, Lahaina

State concludes probe of the Lahaina wildfire
The final phase of the state Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire, which killed 102 people, recommends hiring a state fire marshal and actions government must take to protect communities from wildfires.
Hawaiʻi AG releases third and ‘Final Forward-Looking Report’ on Lahaina wildfire
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez has released the final, forward-looking report for the Department of the Attorney General’s investigation into official government response to the Lahaina wildfire in August 2023. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 102 people, destroyed more than 2,000 structures and left thousands homeless.
Hawaiʻi is the only state without a fire marshal. We need one ASAP, new report says
The third and final phase of the attorney general’s report on the 2023 Lahaina wildfire outlines top priorities for state and county lawmakers to better prepare and respond to wildfires. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo explores one of the most important aspects of the report — the hiring of a state fire marshal.
Final phase of state probe of Lahaina fire released
The final phase of the state Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fires that killed 102 people recommends the creation of a state Fire Marshall and actions counties and the state must take to save communities from wildfires.
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Where Are They Now? Updates on People in ‘Maui’s Deadly Firestorm’
Many residents are trying to rebuild their homes that burned down, while others have moved to different parts of Maui or ...
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings expire for Maui but gusty winds remain
MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - The severe thunderstorm warning and flash flood warning have expired for Maui but the gusty winds ...
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Schools Across East, South, and West Maui Closed Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Maui schools close due to inclement weather, affecting Hāna, Lahaina, and Kihei regions, with several schools shut to ensure ...
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Maui schools close due to weather conditions
Public schools in Hāna, Lahaina and Kihei will be closed to students and staff Friday, Jan. 10, due to power outages and ...
The most horrific wildfires in recent US history have one key feature in common
Devastating fires in Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, California share a crucial root cause with the LA blazes. It's a clue to ...
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How Filmmakers Documented the Response and Aftermath of ‘Maui’s Deadly Firestorm’
The filmmakers spoke about how they pieced together the chaotic response to the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, how they gained the ...
Raging Los Angeles wildfires feel like ‘Lahaina all over again’ for survivors
As fires sweep across Los Angeles, Lahaina survivors remind their fellow fire survivors to take care of their mental health.
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Lahaina fire report stresses need for state fire marshal
A report commissioned by the Hawaii Attorney General emphasized that the state must make it a priority to hire staff for the newly created Office of State Marshall to improve its response to ...