Hawaii August 17, 2023 Hawaii governor vows to protect locals from outside buyers seeking real estate opportunities in Maui As wildfires rage through Lahaina, the governor of Hawaii has vowed to protect locals from getting displaced by affluent outsider buyers and real estate opportunists eyeing a rebuilt Maui.
Media August 16, 2023 ABC News changes headline amid backlash, after saying 'climate change can't be blamed' for Maui wildfires ABC News updated a headline in a Wednesday report on climate change and the Maui wildfires, following some backlash on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Weather August 16, 2023 Heat wave over Northwest, Rockies persists as thunderstorms likely for upper Midwest As the heat wave over the Northwest and Rockies persists, with the dome of high pressure expanding eastward, thunderstorms are likely for the Midwest on Wednesday.
SPORTS August 15, 2023 Pro surfer Kai Lenny bashes government for lack of aid amid Maui wildfires: 'We were just in shock' Professional surfer and Maui native Kai Lenny said that locals have been telling him no government employees have been since as wildfires continue to tear apart the island.
Hawaii August 15, 2023 Maui police chief urges patience and prayers amidst devastating wildfire tragedy Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is leading the effort to search for victims' remains in the aftermath of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.
NBA August 15, 2023 Hall of Fame NBA coach Don Nelson opens doors to Maui rental homes to help those displaced by wildfires Don Nelson left his head coaching position with the the Golden State Warriors following the 2009-10 season and purchased a home in Maui, which has been hit hard by wildfires.
Europe August 15, 2023 Wildfire near French seaside resort of Argeles-sur-Mer contained, vacationers begin returning to campsites After a wildfire scorched 1,235 acres of land near the coastal resort of Argeles-sur-Mer in southern France, travelers are now largely permitted to return to their campsites.
Canada August 15, 2023 Canadian military responds to wildfires threatening the Northwest Territories, airlifting residents to safety Canadian Armed Forces personnel were poised to deploy to the Northwest Territories on Tuesday, responding to the threat posed by wildfires that are endangering local communities.
Weather August 15, 2023 Wet weather moves into Hawaii as dangerous heat threatens multiple regions As beneficial wet weather shifts over the Hawaiian Islands, dangerous heat is still forecast for the South, Southeast, Pacific Northwest and the northern Rockies.
Fires August 14, 2023 Desperate residents are looting businesses and robbing people at gunpoint, Maui locals say Survivors in Lahaina resort to armed robbery for necessities after Maui wildfires, citing lack of effective support and government uncertainty in handling the crisis.
Hawaii August 14, 2023 Maui residents fear rebuilding efforts will allow wealthy transpants to displace locals Locals in Lahaina worry that real estate opportunists and wealthy outsiders may snatch the Maui town, following a wildfire that scorched much of the coastal settlement.