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The Latest Breaking News from Hawaii

Beanie Babies creates new Aloha bear in support of Hawaii wildfire victims

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

The Independent UK

Hawaii fires: spread of conspiracy theories reveals tech firms’ failings

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

The Guardian - US

Influencer Caleb Coffee hospitalised after falling off cliff in Hawaii: ‘It’s a miracle that I’m alive today’

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

The Independent UK

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Escalating Wildfires Will Cause Property Values To Take Massive Hit: Study

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

Zenger

Identifying fire victims through DNA analysis can be challenging − a geneticist explains what forensics is learning from archaeology

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.

The Conversation

‘Coral are going to die’: Maui wildfires take toxic toll on marine ecology

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

The Guardian - US

3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires

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.

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Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens.

Al Jazeera

Priceless connections to Hawaii's ancient past were lost when cultural center burned

As people grapple with more than 100 people who died in the Lahaina fire on Maui, they're still trying to understand the loss of priceless artifacts and their connections to the island's ancient past.

WEKU

Maui’s emergency chief resigns following backlash over wildfire response as search continues: latest update

Officials chose not to sound outdoor alarms in Lahaina believing they would not have helped wildfire evacuations

The Independent UK

In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires

The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild

The Independent UK

Biden called out for ‘special’ Maui PR drive after backlash over slow response

President will visit Maui on Monday, nearly two weeks after the wildfires broke out

The Independent UK

Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire in more than a century

The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.

Space

Maui fires – live: Emergency chief quits over decision not to sound Hawaii sirens as wildfire spread

Investigations into the cause of the Maui wildfire blazes are underway

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CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here's what you need to see and know today

Across the globe, raging wildfires and extreme weather are taking a toll as the people on fire-ravaged Hawaiian island of Maui begin to grapple with the death and destruction

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Rams partner with LA teams to donate $450K toward Hawaii wildfire relief

The Rams teamed up with other LA franchises to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Hawaii

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mountain West Football: 20 Named To Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Watch List

The Polynesian community is well-represented by the Mountain West this season.

The Guardian - US

Head of Maui emergency agency resigns after defending not sounding sirens

Herman Andaya’s resignation comes after the deadly blaze in Maui killed at least 111 people and razed thousands of buildings

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Al Jazeera

Hawaii’s governor promises to prevent ‘land grabs’ after Maui wildfires

As US state assesses wide destruction, residents on Maui say they fear being pushed out in favour of wealthy visitors.

France 24

Watch out for these images fuelling a conspiracy theory about the Hawaii wildfires

In the wake of the fires that tore across the Hawaiian island of Maui on August 8, a number of images have been circulating on social media. The unrelated videos have been fuelling a conspiracy theory, born in the 2000s, that says wildfires are caused by laser weapons known as…

The Guardian - US

Fossil fuel firms move to dismiss climate lawsuit in Hawaii as Maui faces wildfires

In 2020, Honolulu officials had sued eight oil and gas companies over the steep costs of abating damages from extreme weather

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

Maui wildfires expose rift over island’s tourism: ‘We’re more vulnerable than anyone admits’

The industry generates 80% of Maui county’s economic activity – but it risks devastating the island’s natural resources

The Independent UK

Meat brand Spam rushes to help Maui amid devastating Hawaii wildfires: ‘We see you and love you’

Canned meat company is joining in efforts to assist wildfire victims

The Independent UK

Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday “to keep the land in local people’s hands” after a deadly wildfire that incinerated a historic Maui community, as the island’s schools began reopening and traffic resumed on a major road

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