Maui County
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| Population | 166,260 (2017) |
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| County seat | Wailuku |
| Points of interest | Haleakalā National Park |
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| University | University of Hawaiʻi Maui College |
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| ID | 2442037 |
About Maui County
Maui County, officially the County of Maui, is a county in the U. S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini. The latter two are uninhabited. As of the 2010 census, the population was 154,834. The county seat is Wailuku.
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence
...By Emily McGarveyBBC NewsMaui County is suing energy firm Hawaiian Electric, saying it failed to turn off electric equipment before wildfires started on the island...
850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says
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Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
... " We offer our deepest condolences to the families who are beginning to receive notifications about their loved ones, " said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen...
Hawaii wildfires: Crews may find 10 to 20 wildfire victims a day - governor
... " The deadly fire in Lahaina is still burning and is about 85% contained, according to Maui County officials...
When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
... " We pick up remains and they fall apart, " said Maui County police chief John Pelletier on Saturday, four days after a massive wildfire tore downhill through dry brush and grass and engulfed the island s western edge...
Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history
... On Friday, Maui County officials also confirmed12 additional deaths in Lahaina...
Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?
... Shortly before 0900 local time (2000 BST), Maui County s official website put out a statement in which they said that the brush fire had been "100% contained" although " winds in the area remain a concern"...
Raging Hawaii wildfires kill 36 people
...At least 36 people have died as wildfires rage across Maui County in Hawaii, officials say...
Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
By Oliver SlowBBC News
The First victims from the deadly wildfires that swept Maui island last week have been identified by officials.
Maui's police department named The First two victims as Robert Dyckman, 74, and Buddy Jantoc, 79, both from The Town of Lahaina.
The Death Toll from the fires has now reached 106 with about 1,300 missing.
It is likely to take several more days for authorities to reach an accurate figure for The Number who died, Hawaii's Governor Josh Green has said.
" We offer our deepest condolences to the families who are beginning to receive notifications about their loved ones, " said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen. " As a community, we offer our prayers of comfort in this most difficult time. "
He Said authorities have identified three other individuals, whose next of kin would be informed.
US President Joe Biden has said he will travel to Hawaii " as soon as he can" amid criticism of his government's response from residents.
The President said on Tuesday he had Not Yet visited because of concerns that doing so would divert resources and attention from the humanitarian response. Jill Biden will accompany him to Hawaii, He Said .
" I don't want to Get In The Way . I've been to too many disaster areas, " Mr Biden said. " I want to be sure we don't disrupt ongoing recovery efforts. "
He Said that " all available federal assets" in the region would be used for recovery efforts, including the US military and Coast Guard .
" It's painstaking work. It takes time and it's nerve wracking, " The President said.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
