Hawaii

1 in 4 Students Missing as Maui Schools Reopen After Devastating Fire

Alarming absence rates raise concerns.

Hawaiian Company Claims Request For Water To Fight The Deadly Fire Was Delayed By Government

A company in Hawaii claims that it was delayed for hours to help put out the deadly fires that devastated the island while a government agency, led by a man who has pushed for "water equity," consulted with local farmers. 

Biden to Visit Maui Next Week Following Deadly Fires

“The President and First Lady will travel to Maui on Monday, August 21 to meet with first responders, survivors, as well as federal, state, and local officials, in the wake of deadly wildfires on the island," said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Maui Water Management Official Delayed Resource Approval for Five Hours

Deputy Director of Hawaii's Commission on Water Resource Management M. Kaleo Manuel delayed responding to a request to divert stream water to fill reservoirs for firefighting.

State of Hawaii Looking To ‘Acquire’ Lahaina, Prevent Foreign Developers From Taking Land

Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) said his administration is seeking to take over the land destroyed by wildfires.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier Was Las Vegas Mass Shooting Commander

Chief Pelletier, who assumed the role at the Maui Police Department in late 2021, had previously dedicated 22 years to the Las Vegas Police Department, eventually holding the position of captain.

Texas Judge Finds School District Violated Father’s Rights

A U.S. district court judge in Texas found that a father's claims that school board members and police violated his rights after removing him and preventing him from returning to school board meetings are valid.

At Least 96 Dead From Maui Fires

There are 96 confirmed deaths as a result of the Maui wildfires.

Maui Wildfires Claim 55 Lives: Lahaina Devastated

"It's going to take many years to rebuild Lahaina," says Gov. Green.

Hawaii Wildfires: Maui Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 36

President Biden promptly deployed “all available Federal assets” to help mitigate the wildfire's impact.

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