Kuavehi Hiraishi

Kuavehi Hiraishi, a general assignment reporter at Hawaii Public Radio, shares an on-the-ground perspective on the devastating Maui wildfires. Abby Frazier, a climatologist, discusses how environmental factors like drought and invasive grasses contributed to the disaster. They dive into the failures of emergency response and the historical changes in Lahaina that set the stage for such a catastrophe. The conversation highlights the resilience of the Maui community as they navigate recovery while facing the ongoing challenges posed by climate change.