Colleen Uechi

• Editor of @hjireports
• Formerly Maui News + Molokai Dispatch
• O'ahu grown, Maui living
• Raiders4lyf

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

In 1952, Mitchell Pauole Lani dove 40 feet underwater to untangle a cable wrapped around the propellers of a @USCG cutter. He had no help and only a pair of goggles. 66 years later, the Molokai-born veteran was finally recognized for his heroics. @USCGHawaiiPac @TulsiGabbard

[Hawai‘i Public Schools @HIDOE808]

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.

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

.@POTUS and @FLOTUS 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. @TheMauiNewsHI

[U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District @USCGOceania]

.@USCG 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.

[FEMA @fema]

Trusted sources for Hawaii wildfire info:

@FEMARegion9
@CountyofMaui
@Hawaii_EMA
@Maui_EMA
@GovHawaii
@GovJoshGreenMD
@lgsylvialuke
@HawaiiDOH
@HawaiiRedCross

Find updates at: https://t.co/2b9mAIFLm1

Please share this post to stop rumors and misinformation targeting survivors.

[The Maui News @TheMauiNewsHI]

Brief reopening of Lahaina spurs scramble for access - https://t.co/9XALxbxSBt

[The Maui News @TheMauiNewsHI]

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

[Hawaii DOT @DOTHawaii]

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.

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

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[Christina Jedra @ChristinaJedra]

Note to journalists writing about Hawaii for the first time: People who live in Hawaii are called Hawaii residents. "Hawaiians" refers to Native Hawaiians, the Indigenous people of the islands.

[Hawai‘i Public Schools @HIDOE808]

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.

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

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.

[Hawaiian Electric - Maui County @MauiElectric]

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 @Maui_EMA for assisting families in need.

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

Latest #MauiWildfires containment report from @CountyofMaui :

*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

[Hawai‘i Public Schools @HIDOE808]

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 https://t.co/xAC7RzwnAh.

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

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

[County of Maui @CountyofMaui]

Kuihelani Highway closed in Waikapu due to traffic collision https://t.co/pvPIfF22je

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

Finally getting a sense of where we’re at with the #Mauifires. @CountyofMaui says as of this morning, #Lahaina fire is 80% contained, #Pulehu fire is 70% contained, and #Upcountry fire assessment is pending. - https://t.co/20QM8GdEbf

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

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

[The Maui News @TheMauiNewsHI]

Donations, volunteers pour into Red Cross fire shelters - https://t.co/cqrlYWcWIT
#mauinews #Donations,

[The Maui News @TheMauiNewsHI]

'Truly apocalyptic': #Lahaina residents get sense of damage as death toll reaches 36
#mauifires

https://t.co/xXt3PRtXK2

[County of Maui @CountyofMaui]

West Maui visitors advised to leave Lahaina and Maui; airlines reporting open flights https://t.co/GxHzhWUgpH

[Hawai‘i Public Schools @HIDOE808]

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: https://t.co/RrDVI5QTYj

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

@KCnv888 @Des510445780022 @lgsylvialuke A mass bus evacuation for visitors is being staged at Sheraton Maui Resort in Kaanapali if your son needs a ride out

[Colleen Uechi @c_uechi]

Updates from news conference on Maui and Hawaii island fires:

@lgsylvialuke to travelers: "This is not a safe place to be. On certain parts of Maui we have shelters that are overrun, we have resources that are being taxed. We are doing whatever we can."