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Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric for Sparking Deadly Fires

August 25, 2023 News Editor Comments Off on Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric for Sparking Deadly Fires

KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii, August 25, 2023 (ENS) – Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Maui Electric Co., Thursday, alleging civil damages from the deadly August 8 fires in Lahaina. The lawsuit claims that Hawaiian Electric’s energized and downed power lines sparked three different fires by igniting dry grass and brush in the hills above Lahaina and elsewhere in Upcountry Maui. […]

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Biden’s Maui Prayer: May He Hold You in the Palm of His Hand

August 22, 2023 News Editor Comments Off on Biden’s Maui Prayer: May He Hold You in the Palm of His Hand

LAHAINA, Maui, Hawaii, August 22, 2023 (ENS) – Governor Josh Green, M.D., and First Lady Jaime Kanani Green accompanied President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, members of the Hawaii Congressional delegation and others, on an assessment of the wildfire damage to Lahaina Monday. […]

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Maui Wildfire Death Toll Hits 93, Lahaina Devastated

August 9, 2023 News Editor Comments Off on Maui Wildfire Death Toll Hits 93, Lahaina Devastated

LAHAINA, Maui, Hawaii, August 13, 2023 (ENS) – Hawaii Governor Josh Green and Maui County officials said today that the fire death toll from this week’s wildfires in the historic town of Lahaina has risen to 93 people; search and rescue work continues. Many others have been injured, and at least 11,000 residents have lost their homes or businesses. […]