The Latest Breaking News from Hawaii

Are Hawaii’s tech landowners stepping up for Maui?

As the fires in Maui ravage the island, billionaire residents like Salesforce’s Marc Benioff and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg are in the spotlight, raising questions about how they’re using their funds to protect the island.

Fortune · Aug 16, 2023

Trouble in paradise? AP data analysis shows fires, other disasters are increasing in Hawaii

Hurricane-fueled flash floods and mudslides

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Johnny Hekker to Hawaiians amidst deadly wildfires: We love you

Panthers P Johnny Hekker sent a touching message to the citizens of Hawaii, who are currently enduring the country's deadliest wildfires in over a century.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2023

Non-native grass species blamed for ferocity of Hawaii wildfires

Failure to heed warnings over unchecked growth meant blaze was ‘a disaster waiting to happen’, say scientists and academics

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre suffers social media mishap as she posts message meant for Biden’s account

‘When I ran for President, I made a promise that I would leave no part of the country behind,’ White House press secretary unexpectedly declared on social media

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Hawaii's climate future: Dry regions get drier with global warming, increasing fire risk − while wet areas get wetter

The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for their generally pleasant and tranquil weather. However, the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire tragedy on Maui was a stark reminder that Hawaii also can experience drought and hot, dry, windy weather, providing the conditions for destructive fires.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

First Thing: the latest criminal indictment of Donald Trump

The Republican governor of Georgia refutes the former president’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, and more. Plus: the slow recovery process after Hawaii’s wildfires

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Map of Maui wildfires: Where are the Hawaii fires?

Deadly fires have raged across Pacific state since last week, devastating historic towns and forcing thousands of locals and tourists to be evacuated

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Charred debris, toxic water, remote towns: Lahaina’s recovery will be a ‘slow process’

Roughly 2,700 buildings were destroyed and at least 101 people lost their lives in the devastating fires that swept through Maui

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2023

How to help victims of Hawaii wildfires

Multiple places across state are accepting donations from food to fostering animals

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023