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The Best Maui Snorkeling
19Sep By adminNo Comments
Travel

The Best Maui Snorkeling

Note: Nonessential travel to West Maui – including Laihana, Napili, Ka'anapali and Kapalua – is discouraged at this time due to wildfire damage sustained in August 2023. If you do choose to travel to Maui, please be mindful as the community rebuilds. For more information and updates on Maui, visit the Hawaii Tourism Authority website.Picturesque coastlines with unique topography and diverse ecosystems not only make snorkeling one of the best things to do in Maui, but they also make the island one of the best places to snorkel and scuba dive in the U.S. There are three well-known snorkeling zones on and around the island, including the South Shore, Kaanapali and the Upper West. These areas include several of Maui's most popular snorkeling sites, such as the underwater reef at Molokini Crat...
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The Best Whale Watching in Maui
15Sep By adminNo Comments
Travel

The Best Whale Watching in Maui

Note: Nonessential travel to West Maui – including Lahaina, Napili, Ka'anapali and Kapalua – is discouraged at this time due to wildfire damage sustained in August 2023. Though whale watching season is in winter and early spring, contact your chosen tour company to see if they will be offering tours this year. If you do choose to travel, be mindful as the community rebuilds. For more information and updates on Maui, visit the Hawaii Tourism Authority website.With humpback whales making their annual migration from Alaska back to Hawaii at the beginning of each year (roughly December to April), it's the perfect time to plan a trip to Maui to witness the beauty of these gigantic sea creatures. Whether you opt for a large boat, a small raft or something in between, you'll see some incredible ...
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The Best Zip Lines in Maui
15Sep By adminNo Comments
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The Best Zip Lines in Maui

Note: Nonessential travel to West Maui – including Lahaina, Napili, Ka'anapali and Kapalua – is discouraged at this time due to wildfire damage sustained in August 2023. If you do choose to travel to other parts of the island, please be mindful as the community rebuilds. For more information and updates on Maui, visit the Hawaii Tourism Authority website.The rugged mountains, lush forests, deep valleys and verdant plantations of Maui make it a destination for everyone from experienced zip line aficionados to newcomers to the activity. Factoring in both traveler sentiment and expert opinion, U.S. News determined that the following tours are the best available to make the most of your airborne adventure.Keep in mind that zip line tours have age and weight restrictions, which can vary from o...
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Affected by Idalia or Maui fires? Here’s how to get federal aid
2Sep By adminNo Comments
Money

Affected by Idalia or Maui fires? Here’s how to get federal aid

Latisha Nixon-Jones is an associate professor of law at Jacksonville University.As questions loom over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to fund disaster recovery efforts, people who lost homes to recent wildfires and storms are trying to make their way through the difficult process of securing financial aid.Residents in communities hit by Hurricane Idalia, the Maui fires or other recent disasters have a long, tough journey ahead. How well the initial disaster response meets their needs has far-reaching consequences for community resilience, especially for vulnerable residents, as we saw after Hurricanes Katrina and Maria. I am a law professor who focuses on disaster recovery and preparedness and has created several legal clinics to assi...
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Maui wildfire leaves behind “toxic air” that locals fear will affect their health for years to come
1Sep By adminNo Comments
Health

Maui wildfire leaves behind “toxic air” that locals fear will affect their health for years to come

Weeks after a devastating wildfire ripped across the historic Maui town of Lahaina, residents are working to pick up the pieces of their homes' and businesses' remains. But the threat of the wildfire isn't over just yet – now, they're facing "toxic air." Wildfire smoke is known to cause a range of health issues, most notably breathing issues. But when they burn through cities, the flames also burn up industrial items, buildings, cars and a slew of other things that can release toxic chemicals. According to the state's Department of Health, "toxic contaminants present in debris and ash" remain a top hazard concern in Lahaina, as do other heavy metals and chemicals that may be in the ashen remains of the city, such as asbestos. Diana Felton, the state toxicologist, previously told Hawai'i P...
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Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch the People’s Fund of Maui
31Aug By adminNo Comments
Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch the People’s Fund of Maui

Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch the People's Fund of Maui - CBS News Watch CBS News Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have teamed up to launch the People's Fund of Maui, which aims to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to those devastated by the Maui wildfires. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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Hawaii’s economic toll from wildfires is up to $6 billion, Moody’s estimates
28Aug By adminNo Comments
Money

Hawaii’s economic toll from wildfires is up to $6 billion, Moody’s estimates

Hawaii's economy has suffered between $4 billion and $6 billion in losses after deadly wildfires ripped through several regions of Maui this month. The Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires in early August burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties in the state, an estimate from risk-modeling company Moody's RMS shows. The assessment, released Tuesday, reflects direct and indirect losses from physical damage caused by the fires which burned through approximately 2,170 acres, or 3.4 miles. More than 100 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the catastrophe, while more than 1,000 remain unaccounted for. Moody's calculated the state's economic losses using building-level damage assessments from multiple sources, in addition ...
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Maui conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. Why this always happens after a disaster
26Aug By adminNo Comments
Technology

Maui conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. Why this always happens after a disaster

CNN  —  A slew of viral conspiracy videos on social media have made baseless claims that the Maui wildfires were started intentionally as part of a land grab, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads after a disaster. While the cause of the fires hasn’t been determined, Hawaiian Electric — the major power company on Maui — is under scrutiny for not shutting down power lines when high winds created dangerous fire conditions. (Hawaiian Electric previously said both the company and the state are conducting investigations into what happened). Maui experienced high winds from Hurricane Dora in the south while it was also grappling with a drought. Wildfires across the region have long been a concern. ...
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Maui County sues Hawaii Electric over deadly Lahaina fire
26Aug By adminNo Comments
Money

Maui County sues Hawaii Electric over deadly Lahaina fire

Shares of Hawaiian Electric Co.'s parent fell more than 18% by market close Friday, one day after the utility was sued by Maui County over the fires that devastated Lahaina earlier this month.Maui County accused Hawaiian Electric of negligently failing to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions — saying that the destruction from the deadly Aug. 8 fires could have been avoided if the company had taken essential actions. Outrage towards Hawaiian Electric grew as witness accounts and video indicated that sparks from power lines ignited fires as utility poles snapped in the winds, which were driven by a passing hurricane.In the weeks since the fires — which killed at least 115 people and left an unknown number of others missing — broke out, Hawaiian Electric Industr...
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