The Latest Breaking News from Hawaii

From independence celebrations in Pakistan, to wildfires in Hawaii, to a smiley face in a corn field in Germany, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

Social media users were quick to call back to the Hurricane Katrina era

Service to more than 10,000 cable and wireline subs has been restored along with 17 of 21 cell sites, the FCC reported

Tesla Powerwalls and Starlink are assisting in Maui's recovery efforts after the island was ravaged by wildfires this past week.

Ty Inc is the latest company to join in efforts to assist wildfire victims

From secret ‘energy weapon’ starting fires to a global cabal razing the town for an experiment – false theories are fast gaining ground

Influencer said in a video posted to TikTok that it’s a ‘miracle’ he’s alive

Global warming is taking an increasingly heavy toll on landscapes around the world.

Fire devastates communities and families, and it makes identification of victims challenging. In the aftermath of the wildfire that swept through Lahaina, Hawaii, officials are collecting DNA samples from relatives of missing persons in the hope that this can aid in identifying those who died in the fire.

Contaminants from the fires could damage marine life, and hardy non-native grasses might grow and kindle the next fire

In preparing for future fires, Maui doesn't have to look far. States like California have passed wildfire policies to reduce the risk that a community will be destroyed.