Maui fire rekindling traced to earlier blaze and downed lines
Officials confirm the Maui wildfire that killed at least 102 in August 2023 arose from an earlier brush fire sparked by downed power lines. The rekindling likely spread via winds. investigators could not rule out bulldozer debris moving into a gully edge. The ATF report notes firefighting actions and liability questions remain separate from causation.
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Honolulu
Maui
U.S
Lahaina
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Maui Fire Department
Hawaiian Electric Co
Jonathan Blais
ATF
Seattle
Hawaii
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Advisory
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329 7155. The notice emphasizes accuracy in news coverage and asks for corrections to be submitted promptly.
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Chronicle-Telegram
A.C. Hudnutt
Arthur D. Hudnutt
A. Cooper Hudnutt
William D. Hudnutt
Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Chronicle
Trump sought to redefine actions as private in election case
The filing quotes Trump saying "So what?" after learning Pence was moved to a secure location as rioters breached the Capitol on January 6 2021. It argues the offenses were private acts, not official presidential ones, and could proceed in court. The document aims to show intent to stay in power despite the election outcome and previews testimony prosecutors would seek.
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Trump
Mike Pence
Minnesota
Tim Walz
Ohio
JD Vance
Supreme Court
USS
Tanya Chutkan
Chutkan
Chatkan
Smith
Steven Cheung
Justice Department
Truth Social
Developers seek variance for narrow street mixed use plan
Lum defends plan calling 30 foot right of way with 12 foot side easements to aid city services while adding hammerhead turnarounds and a homeowners association for plowing. Fire officials back changes though critics warn garbage, police, and bus access could suffer as council now weighs a 4 to 1 planning commission vote in favor.
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Planning Commission
Lum
Reaser Pointe Crossing
Elyria
William Gall
Schneider
Kevin Brubaker
Kenny Oswald
4Th Ward
Oswald
DBR
Reaser
Safety Service
Chris Pyanowski
Commission
Trial details reveal Crausaz alcohol issues and courtroom testimony
The trial features Netzel and Crausaz discussing May 10 phone calls about sobriety, a May 12 return to Columbia Township, and a police investigation. Witnesses include Laura Gaertner the sexual assault nurse examiner, Deputy Ryan McClellan, and descriptions of injuries, a handprint, a loaded gun, and statements about sobriety and alleged assault in a Columbia Station home.
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Netzel
Crausaz
Cincinnati
Columbia Township
Crausar
Hakes
Matthew Bobrowski
Bobrowski
Hakos
Laura Gaertner
Lorain
Nord Center
Gaertner
Sheriff’s
Ryan McClellan
Columbia Station
McClellan
Smith & Wesson
Crusaz
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Kevin Aprile
Bruce Bishe
Holly Board
Carla Hama Russ Kunkler
Kristin Bauer
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Mail & Home Delivery
Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company
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