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Last victim of Maui wildfires identified months after disaster
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
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The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
He did not immediately elaborate on why the death toll had been projected by Maui County officials at 115 for several weeks.
The revised number of people missing was a startling drop from the list released last week in which 385 people were still listed as missing.
The updated total was a startling departure from what had been expected. A day earlier Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he believed the number would drop "into the double digits."
A South Jersey native living in Maui is sharing her incredible story of survival. She and her family escaped as the wildfires engulfed their Lahaina neighborhood.
Kartalija was the only Philadelphia local journalist reporting from Maui, Hawaii when the wildfires swept through Lahaina
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
The death toll from the fires stands at 114 and is expected to grow higher.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
The president and first lady saw the destruction close up and met with responders in Lahaina amid criticism of the White House response to the catastrophic blaze.
We checked in with a volunteer and a first responder who are both on the island assisting those in need.
This week, residents in our area stepped in to help those affected by the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. Meanwhile, Messi Mania struck the region while Delco celebrated the Media Little League making it to the Little League World Series!
When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
Survivors of the Maui wildfires shared their harrowing stories.
Gov. Josh Green said the state is working toward a moratorium on real estate sales "to make sure that no one is victimized."
VeerRa, a dog that is a member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1, has been called to assist search crews.
The state's death toll from the wildfires now stands at 106.
Just five of the victims have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.
A long-awaited trip to paradise for a family from Burlington County turned into a much different trip last week following those deadly wildfires in Hawaii.
A long-awaited trip to paradise for a family from Burlington County turned into a much different trip last week following the deadly wildfires in Hawaii.
Former Phillies star Shane Victorino is helping his native Maui, Hawaii, by raising money for victims of the wildfires through his foundation.
Jessica Kartalija reports from Maui where search efforts are continuing after destructive wildfires that have killed at least 99 people.
Residents say Hawaii's famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search continues.
Officials are asking anyone with a missing loved one to go get a DNA test to help identify victims of the Maui, Hawaii wildfires.
Hawaii's vaunted integrated outdoor siren warning system – the largest in the world, with about 400 alarms – was not activated during the fires, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
There was a sell-out crowd of about 44,000 at the Citizens Park Bank on Friday as Philly fans watched one of our teams try to hold it down without an injured star. From Joel Embiid to Jalen Hurts, we've seen this movie before.
Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware and Trenton, New Jersey. Sunday afternoon and evening, scattered showers and strong to severe storms will once again develop across the Delaware Valley.
President Joe Biden attended a fundraiser in New Jersey over the weekend, Pennsylvania lawmakers are running out of time to pass a state budget before the start of the new fiscal year, and Sunday is declared a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to extreme heat and potentially severe storms.
Philadelphia International Airport and AAA are projecting the Fourth of July holiday week could see a record number of travelers. According to PHL, nearly 700,000 people pass through the airport between July 1-7, 26% more than 2023 and 8% more than the record-breaking holiday week in 2019. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Anderson has more from the airport.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy everyday life and the heat of the moment, but dogs have a way of trying to tell humans to slow down. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares more on how to identify and understand the calming signals coming from your dog.
Feels-like temps will climb to between 100-103 degrees Sunday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Potentially severe storms fire up in the afternoon, with the greatest risks being heavy rain, strong winds and hail. Though the risk is low, there's also potential for a tornado to develop. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast.