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DOH provides health risk guidance on reentry to Maui wildfire impact zone
Monday, Sept. 25 marks the beginning of reentry for some two dozen addresses in Zone 1C within the inundation zone on Kaniau Road in Lahaina. As residents and owners are allowed reentry to their properties in the impacted areas of the Maui wildfires, the state Department of Health is sharing information on the health risks and potential emotional impacts involved.
PGA TOUR to return to Maui in January for 2024 tournament now called ‘The Sentry’
The PGA TOUR announced it will return to fire-stricken Maui in January for the 2024 edition of the tournament now called “The Sentry,” taking place at the Plantation Course in Kapalua.
Rep. Tokuda requests additional support for Maui fire recovery, cultural preservation
US Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), along with House Natural Resources Ranking Member Raul Grijalva, and Rep. Ed Case sent a letter to Secretary Deb Haaland requesting that the Department of Interior provide support for the environmental recovery and cultural preservation efforts on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers urge swift construction of temporary site for Kamehameha III Elementary
Hawaiʻiʻs congressional delegation is urging the Army Corps to provide the Hawai’i Department of Education with the resources and support it needs to build a school to temporarily replace Kamehameha III Elementary School as quickly as possible.
Detection of coconut rhinoceros beetle on Maui underscores need for proactive efforts
The recent finding of a dead coconut rhinoceros beetle on Maui has prompted calls for vigilance among contractors and landowners to prevent the accidental spread of invasive species. This appeal comes at a time when the urgent need to address impacts from the Maui fires may increase the introduction of infested materials from off island.
UHERO: ‘Wildfires deliver heavy blow to Maui economy,’ rebuilding challenges detailed
The report shows Maui lost more than $13 million of visitor spending each day in the weeks following the fire. With the planned Oct. 8 reopening of unaffected West Maui resort areas, economists are not anticipating a rush to travel, but a gradual recovery instead.
Update/Open: Pedestrian accident forces closure of Hāna Hwy at Haleakalā intersection
Update: The Hāna Highway is now open in both directions. It was closed at around 8 p.m. on Thursday due to a pedestrian accident.
Maui police issue scam alert for solicitation of wire/app transfers or gift card purchases
The Maui Police Department would like to caution the public to look out for emails, phone calls, or texts from individuals claiming to represent a business or government entity that requests money via a wire/app transfer or solicits purchases of gift cards.
First residential reentry passes for Lahaina Zone 1C (Kaniau Road) can be picked up Sept. 22-24
Property owners and residents of Zone 1C — Kaniau Road — in Lahaina will be able to pick up vehicle passes for reentry on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Schatz calls for additional disaster relief for Maui as government funding deadline nears
With just nine days to go until the Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government, US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today spoke on the Senate Floor to call on lawmakers in Congress to pass additional disaster relief funding as part of an appropriations bill.
Public and charter school enrollment for 2023-24 down slightly across the state
The four Lahainaluna Complex schools on Maui impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires saw a combined enrollment decrease of 585 students compared to the previous school year while other Maui schools saw enrollment increases due to this fluctuation of displaced students.
Updated directory available to help kūpuna go online
AARP Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute created the Kūpuna Digital Resource Directory as part of a larger effort to bridge the digital divide and help more kūpuna go online.
Hawaiian Electric begins restoration work in Lahaina at request of Maui Emergency Operations Center
The County of Maui through its Emergency Operations Center and Maui Emergency Management Agency has requested this utility work to begin in the upcoming weeks to restore county wastewater pumps that service the area. The work also enables the interim rebuilding of two backup circuits that can reroute power to customers and neighborhoods in the Puamana, Launiupoko to Olowalu area, and mauka of the Lahaina Bypass.
Gov. Green unveils upcoming important dates involving Maui fire recovery
Governor Josh Green highlighted upcoming important dates involving Maui wildfire survivors as the island transitions from response to recovery. Dates include: Sept. 25 reentry begins; Sept. 26 details to be released surrounding a replacement site for Kamehameha III Elementary; Sept. 29 Safe Harbor ends; and Oct. 8 marks the formal reopening of West Maui.
Krank Cycles seeks volunteers to help assemble 400 donated bikes for wildfire survivors
Maui-based Krank Cycles received a donation of 400 new bicycles and is calling on the community to come together on Sept. 23 and help assemble these bikes to be distributed among Maui wildfire survivors.
Gabrielle Shuerger joins The Maui Farm as new executive director
New executive director of The Maui Farm, Gabrielle Schuerger, has spent nearly a decade working on Maui in the nonprofit sector, most recently as executive director of Malama Maui Nui.
Hawaiʻi Red Cross is hiring for long-term Lahaina recovery
The American Red Cross is hiring members of the Maui community for long-term wildfire recovery efforts and has launched a six-day Job Fair in Central Maui.
State Senate to hold field briefing in Lahaina on wildfire related insurance claims, Sept. 28
“Our committee has heard from various neighbors on Maui that they continue to face challenges relating to processing wildfire insurance claims, including home, business, vehicle, and vessel policies,” said Senator Jarett Keohokalole, Chair of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection. The briefing will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Residential return process begins in Lahaina disaster area, first zone identified for reentry
Kaniau Road in Zone 1C will be the first area to be cleared for residential reentry in the Lahaina disaster area, on Monday and Tuesday next week. A vehicle pass will be required for entry, and applications will be distributed on Friday through Sunday at the Lahaina Civic Center during specified hours.
Depo Market to host grand opening celebration of Wailuku storefront, Sept. 23
A month after sustaining the devastating effects of the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and its neighboring communities, Depo Market– a handcrafted jewelry company employing adults with disabilities, is pleased to announce the official grand opening celebration for their long-awaited storefront location in Wailuku.
