After a fire destroyed the seaside town of Lahaina, the fate of beloved animals became a wrenching concern.
Tag: Lahaina (Hawaii)
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Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks
Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires.
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After Maui Wildfires, Will Tourism Help or Hurt?
Residents and travelers are grappling with the propriety of visiting Maui, the epicenter of last week’s wildfires but an island heavily reliant on tourist dollars.
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As Search for Maui Victims Goes On, Names of Dead Are Slow to Emerge
Emergency responders, with help from anthropologists and cadaver dogs, must sift through a wasteland of ashes and debris to find human remains.
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Searching for Normalcy After Maui’s Wildfire Horror
As the search effort continues more than a week after the disaster, Maui’s residents try to balance helping friends and families with the tourism work needed to support themselves.