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Benefit concerts for Maui wildfire survivors on Maui, Oʻahu and mainland in September
Several fundraising events for Maui wildfire victims and survivors will take place in September on Maui, Oʻahu and the mainland.
Mission set up to remove fire caused marine debris, destroyed vessels from Lahaina Harbor, waterways
Unified Command for the Lahaina fire in West Maui has established a mission to assess, remove and dispose of hazardous materials, oil discharges, marine debris and sunken or displaced vessels from Lahaina Harbor and waterways.
Maui Ocean Center offers discounted kama‘āina admission on weekends to promote healing
The Maui Ocean Center is offering discounted admission every weekend to all Hawai‘i residents, aiming to support community recovery and self-care in the aftermath of the recent wildfires.
Small craft advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday for parts of Maui
The National Weather Service has extended a small craft advisory for parts of Hawai’i until 6 a.m. on Sunday.
Updated FBI list: 385 people remain unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire
After some names were removed and others were added, there is little change to the number of unaccounted for individuals following the Lahaina Wildfires Disaster on Aug. 8, 2023. The Maui Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today released an updated list showing 385 individuals who have been reported unaccounted for.
One more Lahaina wildfire disaster victim identified Friday, bringing the total to 50
The Maui Police Department released the name of one more victim from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire. Police today confirmed the identity of Tim Nakamoto, 69, of Lahaina.
MPD Chief Pelletier: “Not just on the 8th, but each day since… we have countless heroes”
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier discussed the department’s response to the devastating wildfire in Lahaina on Aug. 8 that left a burn scar covering 2,170 acres, destroyed more than 2,200 structures in its path, and claimed at least 115 lives.
Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub to open at Maui Mall, for access to aid for fire victims
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement will open the Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 at the Maui Mall in Kahului, providing a cultural approach for streamlined access to aid and services to fire victims. The hub will be managed by Lahaina resident, Kukui Keahi who lost both her home and job as a result of the fires.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation calls prompt additional request for $4B in supplemental disaster relief
President Joe Biden sent an updated request to Congress to increase the supplemental Disaster Relief Fund by $4 billion, bringing the new request total to $16 billion. Congress is set to consider the funding request In the coming weeks.
Kaiser Permanente to open second mobile health service at Royal Lahaina Hotel
Kaiser Permanente will add a second mobile health trailer in West Maui to provide medical services at no cost to its members and the public.
Events planned to raise awareness for suicide prevention and promote mental health
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Call or text 988 for free, crisis, mental health and substance abuse help.
SBA expands disaster relief to businesses in other counties impacted by Maui wildfires
Low-interest federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now available to small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi, Honolulu and Kauaʻi counties as a result of wildfires that began Aug. 8 in Maui County.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority board approves $2.6M for Maui Marketing Recovery Plan
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board of Directors took decisive action at its monthly board meeting Thursday to approve $2.6 million in funding to launch the Maui Marketing Recovery Plan. The plan is centered around a new Mālama Maui campaign and prioritizes rebuilding travel demand from the United States market to Maui in the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires.
Disaster Recovery Center opens Sept. 1 in Lahaina
A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, Sept. 1, in Lahaina to help residents who were affected by the wildfires learn about local, state and federal assistance programs.
State, county launch Support Call Center for Maui disaster information
The State of Hawaiʻi and Maui County have launched the Maui Disaster Support Call Center to provide a central assistance hub for community members affected by the Maui wildfires.
Nonprofit research organization to investigate state and county response to Maui wildfires
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne E. Lopez has selected UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute to assess the policies and performance of state and county agencies in preparation and response to the deadly and destructive Maui wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023.
Mayor Bissen provides further insight on timeline relating to Maui wildfire disaster
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen offered a video message on Thursday evening, with remarks related to the Maui wildfire disaster. In his address, he provided further insight into the timeline relating to the Aug. 8 wildfire in Lahaina.
Hawaiian Electric took proactive steps to safely keep energy on during Red Flag Warning
Hawaiian Electric has stationed active monitors who are physically surveying electrical infrastructure in more than 30 areas identified as high wildfire risk in Maui County, on Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu to help to ensure safe and reliable service during current Red Flag Warning.
Hawaiʻi communities joining daylong vigil Friday for healing of people suffering on Maui
Communities across Hawaiʻi are joining in Kīpuni Aloha no Maui, a daylong vigil on Sept. 1 that centers on emotional and spiritual healing and cleansing for the great loss that so many are suffering on Maui.
One more Lahaina wildfire disaster victim identified Thursday, bringing the total to 49
The Maui Police Department released the name of one more victim from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire. Police today confirmed the identity of Leroy Wagner, 69, of Lahaina.
