Maui Wildfire Ravages Lahaina Turning Town To Ash
A powerful wind driven blaze tore through Lahaina Maui causing widespread destruction and at least six confirmed deaths with dozens hurt. Fires spread to Kihei Upcountry Kula and threatened Big Island areas as authorities urged evacuations and massive sheltering while Hawaii mobilized state and federal aid.
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Hawaiian Islands
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West Maui
Kenneth Hara
Department of Defense
Erica Fleishman
Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
Oregon State University
Lahaina Town Center
Lawrence
Pukalani
Ke’eaumoku Kapu
Kapu
Kihei
Mahina Martin
Maui County
Kula
County of Maui
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Big Island
Mitch Roth
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Oahu
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Hawaii Life Flight
Straub Medical Center
Honolulu
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Luke
Josh Green
Hawaii National Guard
Joe Biden
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Hawaii Convention Center
James Tokioka
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
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Front Street
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Ecuadorian anti-corruption candidate shot at rally in Quito
Fernando Villavicencio, a Build Ecuador Movement candidate known for challenging corruption, was killed at a Quito political rally amid rising violence fueled by organized crime. The attacker died later. authorities investigate with potential cartel links. The incident comes just weeks before Ecuador's August 20 election.
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K-State appoints Stewart to lead strategic university initiatives
President Linton announces Stewart as liaison with university and wider communities to drive strategic initiatives and partnerships at local state national and international levels. Stewart joins from Missouri system as chief engagement officer and MU Columbia vice chancellor for extension and engagement. Linton expresses optimism and plans for a next generation land‑grant university.
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Stewart
University of Missouri System
University of Missouri-Columbia
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