Hawaii

"Blaming this on weather and climate is misleading."

The local government in Maui has sued the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) this week after claiming the business caused the deadly wildfire earlier this month.

Main route to safety blocked.

During a somber ceremony in Lahaina, intended to comfort the fire survivors and commemorate the losses experienced, President Joe Biden seemed to momentarily lose focus.

Authorities are investigating billionaire Tome Steyer after he allegedly violated Vacation Home Rental (VHR) policies.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that it is "possible that there will be many children" declared missing.

Alarming absence rates raise concerns.

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. 

“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.

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.