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The History Lost in the Maui Wildfires
Time via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAs wildfires have ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui in one of the state’s deadliest natural disasters of all time, residents are bracing themselves for...
When did Hawaii become a state? The controversial history of the island's official statehood.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe state of Hawaii boasts gorgeous scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Maybe that's why the country's 50th state is one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations. In August 2022 ...
Do you know your state's official nickname? Here's the history behind all 50.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAmerican students learned the basics of the state they call home in elementary school – its capital,...
Attorneys aim to make Hawaiian Electric pay for Maui disaster
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoAug. 14—Several law firms have begun suing Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company is negligently responsible for the incredibly deadly and destructive Lahaina fire. At least two ...
High winds, invasive grasses fueled Hawaii fires during past hurricanes
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAug. 14—It was the perfect storm of fuel, heat and oxygen — the three elements that spark a fire. The fuel, in the form of hundreds of acres of dry brush at the height of Hawaii's hot summer ...
