A 39-year-old surfer has died in Hawaii after being injured in a 'shark encounter'
Maui police identified the victim as Jason Carter of Haiku, who succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after being rescued by lifeguards.
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Maui wildfires ruined personal treasures. A local jeweler is repairing items for free
The August wildfires on the Hawaiian island erased troves of irreplaceable items — photographs, urns and mementos. One local jewelry store has been trying to help recover what the fires destroyed.
Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina reopens to residents and business owners
The historic town, on the Hawaiian island of Maui that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people, reopened Monday to residents and business owners holding day passes.
Hawaii governor announces $150 million recovery fund for Maui fire victims
The program means those who lost family members or were injured in the Lahaina fire could receive payments of more than $1 million by the spring. But by participating they'd waive the right to sue.
First of thousands of Lahaina residents return to homes destroyed by deadly wildfire
In the days after the Aug. 8 wildfire, some people were able to return to their properties to evaluate the damage. But since then, the burned area has been off-limits to all but authorized workers.
DNA tests lower the death toll in Maui fire to 97
Officials previously said at least 115 people had died in the fire, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of the victims. The number of those who are missing fell to 31.
Pop-up units spring up after Maui fire disaster, giving families a place to call home
In Hawaii, people who lost their homes to wildfires could soon be living in a pop-up village, with space for around 250 people.
The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66
The new tally of 66 people still missing represents a significant drop from a week earlier, when authorities said 385 remained unaccounted for. The confirmed death toll remains at 115.
On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return
When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later, business owners are eager for them visit — responsibly.
Maui's surf pros paddle out with kids from Lahaina for a healing surf session
Families displaced by wildfire get a welcome reprieve as a surf session for kids and families gave them a chance for a normal Saturday.