I have to wonder, why is this not bigger news? 850 Americans still missing? Why is news about Maui such low priority? Is it because Biden had no interest in visiting? Kinda like how the East Palestine train derailment was minimized after a few days?
850 people are still missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says
As of Monday morning, 850 people are still listed as missing after the the deadly Lahaina wildfire, Hawaii officials said, citing data compiled by the FBI and local authorities. In a video posted on social media, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said 114 people have been confirmed dead, 27 have been identified and 11 families have been notified.
Bissen said while more than 800 people are still missing, that list once contained 2,000 names. “To the tireless work of the FBI and the Maui Police Department, 1,285 individuals have been located safe,” he said. “We are both saddened and relieved about these numbers as we continue the recovery process.”
Bissen said there will be daily fluctuation to these numbers, and he urged those with immediate family members who are missing after the fires to provide DNA samples to help assist in the identification process. A Family Assistance Center has been set up at the Hyatt Regency Ka’anapali on Nohea Kai Drive for local people to provide those samples.
The mayor is not happy having to answer questions, though
Reporter: “How many children are missing?”
Maui Mayor: “I guess we can end this right now, if you want”@ScottAdamsSayspic.twitter.com/T3pxGTDOLd
— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) August 21, 2023
How dare anyone ask him a question! Why is it so difficult for elected and other public employees to answer questions these days?
