With the exception of Hāna High & El, all other HIDOE public schools on Maui will be closed to students and staff through Friday due to the destructive wildfires and evacuations on the island. View the latest school updates on our website: HawaiiPublicSchools.org

West Maui visitors advised to leave Lahaina and Maui; airlines reporting open flights dlvr.it/StRSb4

'Truly apocalyptic': #Lahaina residents get sense of damage as death toll reaches 36 #mauifires mauinews.com/news/local-new…

All hands on deck with our sports reporter Robert Collias helping us out on news side to cover these fires

Finally getting a sense of where we’re at with the #Mauifires. County of Maui says as of this morning, #Lahaina fire is 80% contained, #Pulehu fire is 70% contained, and #Upcountry fire assessment is pending. - mauinews.com/news/local-new…

We have partnered with the Public Schools of Hawaiʻi Foundation to accept monetary donations in support of our Maui school communities impacted by the devastating wildfires. Donations can be made at pshf.org/donations-page.

Road to #Lahaina had just reopened around noon when this accident happened — now County of Maui saying not to go to Lahaina while they investigate #mauinews

If you’re looking for an unaccounted loved one, please visit the Kahului Community Center at 275 Uhu St, Kahului, HI 96732 between now and 8p. Forms are available to start the process for locating unaccounted family members. Mahalo MEMA for assisting families in need.

Latest #MauiWildfires containment report from County of Maui : *Lahaina fire 85% *Pulehu fire 80% *Upcountry fire 50% It’s the first time we’ve gotten a containment estimate for Upcountry, where 1,000+ acres and multiple structures have burned

With the exception of ​King Kekaulike High School, all Upcountry, South and Central Maui school staff will return to campuses on Aug.14. Students will be welcomed to school on Wednesday, Aug. 16, though Maui High’s student start date will be announced next week.

What a chaotic afternoon — road opens at noon, closes for an accident, reopens again, then shuts down completely. Can’t imagine the stress and frustration for our Lahaina community.

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8/11/23 5:40 UPDATE: Maui: #hitraffic Honoapiilani Highway was closed in both directions at 4 p.m. this afternoon to prevent people from entering areas that have not been cleared for access by emergency workers.

Fatalities reach 80 as crews continue to contain the Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry fires, and put out another fire above Puukolii late Friday evening. #MauiFires

Brief reopening of Lahaina spurs scramble for access - mauinews.com/news/local-new…

Trusted sources for Hawaii wildfire info: FEMA Region 9 County of Maui Hawaii EMA MEMA Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i Governor Josh Green Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke Hawaiʻi State Department of Health HawaiiRedCross Find updates at: fema.gov/disaster/4724 Please share this post to stop rumors and misinformation targeting survivors.

.U.S. Coast Guard first responders continue to work with partners to aid in the response to the #MauiFires. Crews are using boom to contain potential pollution threats and are currently assessing environmental impacts.

.President Biden and Jill Biden arrive on Maui in wake of deadly #Lahainafire. Our reporter will be in the press pool today — hoping to hear more about the federal aid local residents could see with our island still reeling and recovery just beginning. The Maui News

The Department launched a support hotline for families and staff who are facing internet challenges and need assistance while Lāhainā public schools are closed and school phone lines are down.