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‘I will be back’: Kelowna, B.C. man ends journey across fraught waters of Molokai ChannelKelowna ultra-endurance athlete Nick Pelletier has called it quits halfway into his journey across the fraught waters of the Molokoi Channel.CanadaMar 19
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Families of Maui wildfire victims can soon apply to US$175M compensation fundHawaii Gov. Josh Green said the fund is an option for survivors considering suing the state, Hawaiian Electric or other utilities and landowners for their role in the blaze.U.S. NewsFeb 27
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B.C. man to take on fraught waters of Molokai Channel for next challengeRather than getting upset with his detractors, Nick Pelletier has taken the bait and will swim the Molokoi challenge with high hopes that he won't become just that.CanadaFeb 19
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Last of 100 known Maui wildfire victims identified as 70-year-old womanThe last of the 100 known victims of last year's Maui wildfire was identified Friday as a 70-year-old woman whose husband, sister and several other relatives also died in the fire.U.S. NewsJan 26
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Couple found guilty of stealing identities of dead babies to dodge debtsWalter Glenn Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison were found guilty of identity theft after living under the names Bobby Fort and Julie Montague, two babies who died in Texas.CrimeNov 1, 2023
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Maui wildfires: First Lahaina residents return to ruins of destroyed homesThose returning were given water, shade, washing stations, portable toilets, medical and mental health care, and transportation assistance if needed.U.S. NewsSep 25, 2023
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Maui wildfires death toll falls to 97 after further DNA testing of victimsPreviously officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fires, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of those who died.U.S. NewsSep 15, 2023
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‘Story behind the song’: Laxgalts’ap dancers return from Hawai’i performanceDancers between the ages of one and 80 opened the ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, not as competitors, but as esteemed guests.PerspectivesSep 13, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Final death toll unclear as search for missing nears endOfficials suggested responders likely have already recovered any remains that are recognizable as such, and they are shifting the response to focus on removing hazardous waste.U.S. NewsAug 29, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Hawaii power utility says lines started 1st fire, but puts fault on firefightersHawaiian Electric said its own crews then went to the scene that afternoon to make repairs and did not see fire, smoke or embers.U.S. NewsAug 28, 2023
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