Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers evacuates Lahaina Shelter during massive West Maui wildfire
More than 140 people were evacuated on Tuesday from the Westside Center shelter operated by Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers. Of those evacuated, over 25 were taken by KHAKO staff to the Wailuku shelter for emergency housing.
List: closed, cancelled or postponed due to Maui wildfires
The wildfires on Maui have resulted in various business and facility closures, as well as event cancellations. Find our comprehensive list HERE, which is updated regularly.
Maui road closures due to severe weather, fires
Update: 5:33 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023. Honoapiʻilani Highway is open for South Bound Traffic ONLY exiting Lahaina. Honoapiʻilani Highways is open from Kāʻanapali Parkway, up Keawe and onto the Lahaina bypass exiting Lahaina.
West Maui public school campuses to remain closed through next week
HIDOE’s four public school campuses in Lāhainā will remain shut down for an additional week, through Friday, Aug. 18.
Maui wildfire updates: Death toll rises to 36; 271 structures impacted
Update: 10 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023. As firefighting efforts continue, 36 fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire. The 36 total includes the six deaths reported earlier today.
Brush fire on Baldwin Ave. in Pāʻia burns 7 acres
An afternoon brush fire along Baldwin Avenue burned a total of 7 acres before being brought under control Monday.
