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Tale of two Mauis: West Maui/Lahaina devastated by fire; rest of Maui reeling from loss of tourists who fuel economy
While West Maui and fire-affected parts of Kula remain no place for visitors — with teams still searching for remains from the Lahaina fire and the recovery in the early stages — the rest of the island was unharmed by the fires but now is reeling from the abrupt loss of tourists that is causing people to lose their jobs and businesses to struggle.
Teenager starts ‘Give Aloha’ to raise funds, provide hope to Maui fire survivors
Teenager Chanel Higa knows what it is like to lose everything, and be supported, so ever since she has been giving back and now has started “Give Aloha” for Maui fire survivors.
Updated: Remembering the many lost lives of the Lahaina fire
Almost every day, more names are released by the Maui Police Department of people who died in the fire — 40 so far. We honor their memory.
Local residents push forward amidst chaos
Various local volunteers help community in Lahaina after fire disaster.
Maui wildfire survivor Tom Liu says with FEMA’s help, he will rebuild
“I’m 82, and ‘Why rebuild?’ It will probably take at least two years, but with FEMA, with SBA and the immediate family—the ʻohana—that’s why I’m going to rebuild,” he said.
Darryl Olivera, former Hawaiʻi Fire Chief and Civil Defense Administrator named interim MEMA Administrator
Former Fire Chief and Civil Defense Director for Hawaiʻi County, Darryl Oliveira was named the interim Administrator at the Maui Emergency Management Agency during a press conference on Friday evening. He fills the spot left vacant by the resignation of Herman Andaya on Aug. 17, 2023, who cited health concerns as the reason for his departure. “We are honored to […]
Maui crews installing dust screen around Lahaina
The state Department of Transportation is installing nearly 30,000 linear feet of dust screen for the protection of highway users on Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and the Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000).
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for civil damages caused by wildfires
Today, the County of Maui filed a lawsuit against Maui Electric Company, Hawaiian Electric Company, Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company and Hawaiian Electric Industries for civil damages allegedly caused to the County’s public property and resources as a result of recent Maui fires, including fires in Lahaina and Kula.
Top 20 things to do on Maui Aug. 24-30: 3 concert fundraisers for fire victims, free Makana performance; Kahaiali’i and Kai at ProArts
Scores of artists rally to create three fundraising jazz, blues and Hawaiian concerts for Maui wildfire victims. Also this week on Maui, critically acclaimed guitarist-singer Makana performs a free concert, and David Grace Jr. sings his classic soul and country songs — one of them with more than 690,000 views. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
WATCH: Hawai‘i Supreme Court hears oral arguments in East Maui stream diversion case
The case involves a June ruling by 1st Circuit Environmental Court Judge Jeffrey Crabtree to limit East Maui stream diversions to 31.5 million gallons per day from the previous 40.49 million gallons authorized by the Hawai’i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Central and South Maui schools designated as temporary school sites for impacted Lahaina students displaced by wildfire
Students already re-enrolled at other schools or in distance learning are unaffected. Family and community meeting scheduled for Aug. 30.
Wildfire recovery includes underwater search for human remains off Lahaina Harbor and breakwall
Underwater search efforts for human remains that began last Saturday, continued today in near-shore waters near the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor and along the Front Street breakwater.
Maui police confirm report of remains brought to police station from wildfire disaster
Maui police are now confirming a report of a Lahaina family who had located their son’s remains within their residence and brought him to a nearby police station.
Maui officials plead for public’s help to ID the dead, find the reported missing from the Lahaina fire
Two weeks after the fast moving fire burned down much of Lahaina, the death toll is at 115; the remains that have been identified is at 43; and the number of “unaccounted for” is between 1,000 and 1,100, according to officials.
Administrative leave for staff at Lahaina schools extended through Aug. 25
Staff at all four public schools in Lahaina will remain on paid administrative leave through Friday, Aug. 25 as clean up and safety assessments continue at Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High.
HHFDC housing referral program ends first week with 900-plus dwelling options for displaced Maui residents
The objective of HHFDCʻs Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Program is: Connect those with available living arrangements with displaced residents. While it is hoped that property owners will charge minimal or no rent, it is up to the owners and residents to agree on rents and other terms as part of standard rental agreements.
Photo gallery: President Biden visits Lahaina wildfire disaster area on Maui
View photo galleries of the presidential visit to Lahaina Maui. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday to assess the damage of the wildfire disaster area in Lahaina and meet with survivors and first responders who were impacted by the fires.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Gov. Green encourage travel to parts of Maui not impacted by wildfires
During a press conference Monday, Green said they would share when people could return to visit West Maui. As of right now, only returning residents and authorized emergency relief workers should come.
Update/located: State officials ask for return of stolen front loader, no questions asked
Update: The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reports a stolen loader was located and recovered in Waiehu on Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2023.
Interview: Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura discusses Lahaina wildfire response
Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura shares details regarding wildfire response to the deadly fire in Lahaina that started on Aug. 8, 2023.
