Hawaii council members unanimously vote to support resolution postponing West Maui's reopening to tourists
The Maui County Council has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution urging Hawaii's governor to delay the October 8 reopening of West Maui to tourism.
2023-10-08 09:47
'Our grief is still too fresh': Lahaina residents petition to delay reopening West Maui to tourists after devastating fires
Residents in Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay reopening West Maui to tourists this weekend, saying the community is still grieving and needs more time to heal after the devastating wildfires that left 97 dead.
2023-10-05 15:17
Maui wildfires: 'If you want to help, keep your trip,' Hawaii tourism official says
The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii's struggling tourism industry.
2023-09-03 04:48
Spam donates 5 truckloads of beloved canned meat in response to Maui fire
The makers of Spam, saying that their "special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades," have donated over 264,000 cans to aid the disaster-relief efforts on Maui, the company said in a press release.
2023-08-18 22:23
'You're kind of raised to hate tourists': Maui fires bring island tensions to a head
Tourist activity has continued despite devastating wildfires, bringing tensions with residents to a head.
2023-08-15 19:25
Cadaver dogs are in Maui to help find the dead. Here's how it works and why it's difficult
Twisted metal. The carcases of burned sedans. Charred shells of what once were homes, thriving businesses and cultural landmarks. As Maui officials continue searching through the wreckage for the many who are still missing after wildfires tore through the island, they have a new tool at hand: human remains detection dogs, often called cadaver dogs.
2023-08-14 18:20
Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac is 'heartbroken' after losing his restaurant in Maui wildfires
Musician Mick Fleetwood of the famed group Fleetwood Mac said his restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St, in Lahaina, Hawai'i has been lost due to the wildfires raging there.
2023-08-12 05:27