WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: Nearly 100 people were killed in Maui's wildfires, with many experts saying the death toll will climb even higher, according to CNN. Thousands of people have lost their homes, hospitals are still treating burn victims and search and rescue teams are still combing through the burn zone. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on a number of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: Just five of the estimated 111 people who died in the devastating Maui wildfires have been identified and as Hawaii's governor told CNN, it will likely take weeks to identify everyone tragically lost in these fires. According to the governor, a genetics team will help identify victims as rescue and search teams continue to sift through the rubble of last week's fast-moving wildfires. If you're looking for m more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 15 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2023 by Superintendent Keith Hayashi: * * * Aloha Lahaina teachers, administrators, staff, students and families, From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the strength, leadership and courage you've shown throughout this tragedy that has shaken Lahaina, our Maui communities and all of Hawai'i. The loss you are experiencing is unimaginable -- the loss of loved ones, of homes and neighb more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 15 -- The Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission issued the following news: Executive search firm KEES has been exclusively retained by the Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission (SPCSC) in its search for its next Executive Director. SPCSC was established in 2012 to increase accountability and quality within Hawaii's charter school system. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and reporting to the Commission, the Executive Director carries the organization's mission to more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * What you need to know: * Service has been fully restored in Upcountry, as well as along Hwy-37 in Ulupalakua and Keokea * Progress is being made with service restoration in West Maui and other parts of the island * Mobile charging stations are available at three Red Cross shelters on the island of Maui * * * With its ongoing response to the wildfires, Verizon i more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Rebuilding after devastating wildfires in Hawaii It will take years to rebuild Lahaina after the wildfires decimated the town. Liesel Ritchie is a disaster resilience expert. As a professor of sociology and associate more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 18 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Hundreds of people are still missing and rubble scorched ground is all that is left after wildfires decimated parts of Maui. Lahaina is facing years of rebuilding, as very little is left of the tourist town. Liesel Ritchie is a disaster resilience expert and associate director of the Center for Coastal Studies at Virginia Tech. She has traveled to disaster sites all over the world to work with communities and e more PR