Landscape fire recovery work progresses in Upcountry, Kīhei gulches

April 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM UTC
Several USDA-NRCS funded projects have been completed, with new projects underway.

Akakū Upstairs to feature author of Maui wildfire response book on April 17

April 13, 2025 · 12:00 AM UTC
Victoria Moore will present her new book, “Big Hearts on a Little Island,” which chronicles the Maui community’s response to the 2023 wildfires.

Maui credit unions donate $200K to Habitat for Humanity for wildfire recovery

April 12, 2025 · 11:00 PM UTC
Credit unions across Maui have contributed $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity Maui to support home repairs and rebuilding for families impacted by the 2023 wildfires.

Hoʻōla LTRG trains local Disaster Case Managers for long-term recovery on Maui

April 11, 2025 · 10:15 PM UTC
Disaster Case Managers serve as primary contacts for survivors, helping them navigate complex needs, access resources and advocate for long-term well-being.

Property owners urged to apply for permits to rebuild nonconforming structures lost in 2023 wildfires

April 10, 2025 · 10:30 PM UTC
The County of Maui Department of Planning is encouraging property owners whose legally nonconforming structures were destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires to apply for building permits and begin the process of rebuilding.

More Maui County employees, but where do they park? No comprehensive plan, yet

April 10, 2025 · 3:03 PM UTC
With growing numbers of Maui County employees, on paper, at least, is there enough space for them to park at the Kalana O Maui campus in Wailuku?

Schatz, Sheehy introduce bipartisan bill to use AI against wildfires, extreme weather

April 10, 2025 · 3:45 AM UTC
The bill aims to bolster the security of AI weather models by requiring the development of a US weather dataset.

Maui Emergency Management Agency lays out progress and plans for fiscal 2026

April 9, 2025 · 2:58 PM UTC
Maui County Council members heard about progress and plans for future needs Tuesday from the Maui Emergency Management Agency, now less than two years after the August 2023 wildfires disaster.

Power to the people of Lahaina: Community takes the lead in solar-powered recovery

April 5, 2025 · 5:00 PM UTC
HULI, Navajo Power and Nā ‘Aikāne o Maui partner to bring solar power to Lahaina recovery efforts.

Transport continues for Ka Laʻi Ola homes in Lahaina

April 5, 2025 · 2:30 AM UTC
Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, April 9 through Friday, April 11. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp, along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400), to Lahaina.

Hawai’i Wildfire Management Organization recognized with national award

April 4, 2025 · 9:00 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization has been recognized by the National Association of State Foresters as a leader in wildfire mitigation.

Wildfire safety legislation moves ahead in the Senate

April 4, 2025 · 3:15 PM UTC
The Senate Judiciary and Ways and Means committees have recommended passage of a House bill that would put into state law fire safety recommendations arising from a Hawaiʻi Attorney General investigation of the August 2023 Maui wildfire disaster. The bill has passed second reading and moves on to third reading in the Senate. House Bill […]

West Maui YMCA Community Center Partnership Park receives $250,000 from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund

April 2, 2025 · 10:45 PM UTC
A $250,000 check was presented to the West Maui YMCA for its Community Center Partnership Park. The check, from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund, will support the construction of a Dual Modular unit that will serve as both a youth space, office space, flexible program space and an additional covered area for the community.

New tree hub at Kahului Airport helps wildfire survivors replant lost landscapes

April 2, 2025 · 3:22 PM UTC
The tree saplings are displayed at Maui’s OGG Airport for both arrivals and departures, beneath the central baggage claim’s atrium ceiling and in the nearby courtyard.

Maui United Way invests $1.5M in Lahaina Community Land Trust for long-term resilience

April 1, 2025 · 5:22 PM UTC
Maui United Way has made a significant financial commitment to the Lahaina Community Land Trust with an investment of $1.5 million, designed to help protect and preserve the lands of Lahaina for future generations. This funding aims to support LCLT’s mission of ensuring that Lahaina’s lands remain in the hands of its local residents, with an emphasis on safeguarding affordable housing, cultural spaces and ecosystems. 

UHERO analysis of vacation rental phase-out forecasts mixed results, widespread impacts

March 31, 2025 · 7:47 PM UTC
While Maui County’s proposed vacation rental phase-out in apartment-zoned districts could potentially unlock more than 6,000 transient vacation rental units for residential housing, the “bold attempt to rebalance Maui’s housing market” also risks widespread economic disruption, including 1,900 job layoffs and a $900 million loss in visitor spending, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic […]

New maps developed by the University of Hawaiʻi improve wildfire risk warnings

March 31, 2025 · 3:25 PM UTC
Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have developed new wildfire risk maps to better predict fire danger across the state. Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system, which relies on weather from a limited number of stations, these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.

HULI and Nā ʻAikāne o Maui bring solar power to Lahaina recovery

March 28, 2025 · 10:30 PM UTC
HULI has raised funds for the construction of 16 solar trailers, which will be donated to Nā ʻAikāne o Maui as part of ongoing efforts to support Lahaina wildfire recovery.

Hawaiʻi attorney general joins AG coalition seeking to unfreeze FEMA funding

March 27, 2025 · 8:15 PM UTC
Attorney General Anne Lopez has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a motion seeking a court order to force the Trump administration to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In the motion, the coalition highlights that the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services’ Disaster Case Management Program is being severely impacted […]

Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club unveils sand sculpture as tribute to Lahaina recovery

March 26, 2025 · 5:06 PM UTC
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club has launched new initiatives to support Lahaina’s recovery, including a sand sculpture fundraiser and a refillable mug program benefiting restoration efforts.
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