The Latest Breaking News from Maui

Biden to visit Maui on Monday after awkward speech on wildfires sparks further anger over response

President and first lady will visit Maui nearly two weeks after wildfires began

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

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

Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Cell phone photos and some metadata. A son's search for his mother in Maui

Jason Musgrove has been in agony for more than a week. He's had no contact from his 69-year-old mother, who has mobility issues. She was last seen escorted out of her apartment building on Aug. 8.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Oprah Winfrey’s TV crew denied entry to Maui’s Wildfire shelter for survivors

Former talk show host and part-time Maui resident left filming crew outside when visiting Wailuku shelter

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 106, as county begins releasing names

Maui County released the names of two people killed in the wildfire that all but incinerated the historic town of Lahaina Tuesday evening, as the death toll rose to 106

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Maui fire live updates: Death toll hits 106 as new footage depicts potential cause of wildfires

Hawaii authorities have begun releasing the names of victims as the death toll in Maui continues to rise

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Hawaii wildfires death toll tops 100, expected to rise

A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify the remains of people killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui, as the death rose above 100 and teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash.

France 24 · Aug 16, 2023

UFC veteran, Maui native Kendall Grove’s plea in aftermath of fires: ‘Help us rebuild please’

Speaking about what he's witnessed and experienced in the past week is hard for UFC veteran and Maui native Kendall Grove.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023