One of the many abandoned cars near the shoreline of the Hawaiian island of Maui exploded, shaking the earth and blanketing the dozens of people bobbing in the ocean with a brief blast of heat. In the chilly Pacific waters, where they had spent hours fighting against the powerful pull of tides, the wave of… Continue reading They fled the Maui wildfires by jumping into the ocean. Then they needed to survive the sea.
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Spam donates 264,000 cans of meat product valued at $1 million to Maui wildfire victims
For decades, Spam has been a staple in Hawaiian cooking, a phenomenon dating back to its introduction during World War II. Now, Spam and parent company Hormel Foods are stepping up to aid victims of the Maui wildfire disaster. The companies announced Thursday they would be donating 264,000 cans of Spam, valued at more than… Continue reading Spam donates 264,000 cans of meat product valued at $1 million to Maui wildfire victims
California town that lost 85 to wildfire installs sirens. Maui officials failed to use theirs.
“If that fire would have happened just a few hours earlier than what it did, we would have had hundreds of people die from that because they’d have been in bed,” Bolin said. The new sirens, similar to a tsunami warning system, are being incorporated into the city’s emergency services, which include mass cell notifications,… Continue reading California town that lost 85 to wildfire installs sirens. Maui officials failed to use theirs.
Hawaii family describes harrowing escape from Lahaina and loss of 5 homes to Maui wildfire
Cardenas’ family suffered no injuries in a fast-moving wildfire that has become the deadliest in modern U.S. history, with a death toll that reached 110 Wednesday, but it devastated them in another way, said Pedro Haro, his uncle. Haro, who grew up in the historic seaside community that was once the capital of the Hawaiian… Continue reading Hawaii family describes harrowing escape from Lahaina and loss of 5 homes to Maui wildfire
Maui residents say utility trucks blocked roads as they tried to flee
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Three survivors of the deadly wildfires that ravaged Maui said Wednesday that when the inferno erupted, the main escape route out of town was partly blocked by Hawaiian Electric trucks clearing downed lines and replacing busted power poles. The result was “epic bumper-to-bumper traffic while we were trying to escape,” said resident… Continue reading Maui residents say utility trucks blocked roads as they tried to flee
What it was like to flee Maui wildfires for tourists vs. locals
When Ryan Cabrera, a 37-year-old Native Hawaiian who lives in Lahaina, found himself surrounded by smoke on Tuesday, Aug. 8, he grabbed his daughter’s hand and just ran. Long term, he knew he lost everything in an afternoon. In the immediate aftermath, he didn’t know where his family would sleep that night. Meanwhile, Joshua Wang,… Continue reading What it was like to flee Maui wildfires for tourists vs. locals
As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response
For an economy heavily dependent on tourism, Maui has come to rely on platforms like Airbnb to generate revenue. But as the island looks to recover from the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, the booking site has fallen short in consistent communication, guests and hosts say, potentially costing both those groups thousands of dollars… Continue reading As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response
Joe Biden will travel to Maui after deadly Hawaii wildfires
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui on Monday in the aftermath of the Hawaii wildfires, White House press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Wednesday. On Aug. 21, they will meet with first responders, survivors and government officials, she said. “In Maui, the President and First Lady will be welcomed… Continue reading Joe Biden will travel to Maui after deadly Hawaii wildfires
Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown
Maui residents take recovery efforts into their own hands. Republican strategists warn this week’s Georgia indictment presents a different risk for Trump. And an entire police department resigns in a Minnesota town. Here’s what to know today. Lahaina residents, wary of government response, set up their own aid network Kekoa Lansford, who lost his Lahaina home and… Continue reading Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown
Survivors of Maui fires set up their own aid network as trust in government falters
Mindful of the Hawaiian Islands’ sad history, community leaders moved quickly to take care of themselves rather than wait for help from Washington, Lansford said. “Our community is the one stepping up,” he said. “If you look at all of the different relief aid stops and centers, you’ll see there is a native Hawaiian in… Continue reading Survivors of Maui fires set up their own aid network as trust in government falters