Hui O Ka Wai Ola released a new report on coastal water quality at dozens of locations from Honolua Bay to ‘Āhihi-Kīna’u Natural Area Reserve. The report summarizes changes—both improvements and declines—in water quality over eight years of data collection and confirms that measurements at sites in the Lahaina area remain within normal ranges.

Student artwork that had adorned 1,000 lineal feet of mesh barrier fencing in Lahaina was removed last week to make way for a sewerline project supporting interim housing units and 29 homes on Fleming Road, the County of Maui announced. The artwork has been placed in storage for future use, including an installation at the Lahaina Civic Center later this year.

This month, over a dozen Sacred Hearts School teachers each received $500 Teachers Need Us (TNU) grants sponsored by OluKai’s Ama OluKai Foundation to purchase basic supplies for their classrooms.

In an effort to bring awareness to mental health resources available to those affected by the Maui wildfires, Malu i Ka ʻUlu recently launched a series of public service announcements (PSAs).

For the first time, 29 lots on Fleming Road in Lahaina will have the opportunity to access Maui County sewer service, but there are some requirements for property owners, according to an announcement.

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the recent launch of new fire-sensing technology that samples the air and uses AI to provide early warning of fires that may start in parts of Maui.

Maui Bird Conservation Center staff work to care for endangered Hawaiian forest birds, not to put themselves in harm’s way fighting wildfires. But that’s what happened Aug. 7, 2023, and the next day, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

The Realtors Association of Maui members recently received the 2024 Nate Ellis Award by Inman, for their community service and support within the industry. The award recognized RAM members for their commitment and contributions to the community in the aftermath of Maui’s devastating wildfires.

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division announced that it has amended the Sewer Service Status from “red,” which indicates a property does not currently have active sewer service, to “green,” meaning the sewer service is active for a property, in the following area: Seven lots near Kahula Place and the southern end of Lahainaluna Road.

As New Zealand-based disaster relief group Taskforce Kiwi closes out its second year of operations, an initial rotation of skilled volunteers have departed for Hawaiʻi to support with wildfire recovery on the island of Maui.

A new sculpture in Lahaina is providing a space for peaceful remembrance.

The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea will be hearing from Joel Navarro with Maui Pono Foundation on Aug. 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Tantes in Māʻalaea. Navarro will share about Restoring Lahaina: Maui Pono Foundation’s Journey of Hope and Recovery.

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation today announced a monumental donation of $672,076.98 from the Hawai‘i United Okinawa Association to its Maui Strong Fund. The majority of the gift comes directly from residents who donated at various city halls throughout the prefecture, as well as from businesses, and elected leaders in Okinawa. The effort was coordinated by the Yuimaaru Maui fundraising campaign with HUOA’s sister organization Okinawa Hawai‘i Kyokai.

The County of Maui has amended the process for obtaining the Consolidated Debris Removal Closeout Package for properties affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.

In strong support and remembrance, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union recently presented a $25,000 donation to the Salvation Army Maui dedicated to the continued recovery of the communities impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires. This donation is part of an internal fundraising initiative, which the credit union and its employees collectively contributed to support the Salvation Army Maui.

The Lahaina Community Land Trust (LCLT) has secured its first parcel of community-owned land, that will be held in Lahaina hands forever, for the benefit of the local community for generations to come. The property at 1651 Lokia Street was secured by the LCLT in partnership with The Conservation Fund, a national land conservation organization. Once construction is complete, a homeowner will be chosen through a lottery system currently being developed by LCLT and its advisory board of Maui Komohana community leaders.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has gathered online resources for homeowners, business owners and others to recover from last year’s wildfire disaster and protect themselves in the future.

With lots of places to climb, jump and slide, new playground equipment delivered something vitally important to keiki at King Kamehameha III Elementary School on Tuesday. And, that’s . . . fun!

Calling it their love letter to Lahaina and to Maui, nearly 150 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama fifth-grade students shared their live stage production “Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele: The Shaded Breadfruit Grove of Lele,” with the Maui community on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Baldwin High School auditorium in Wailuku. The one-of-a-kind show explored Lahaina’s rich history […]

The meeting will feature a presentation by representatives of the Lahaina Community Land Trust, updates on water and wastewater progress and highlights from the recent Kuhinia Maui gatherings. Col. Eric Swenson, US Army Corps of Engineers Recovery Field Office Commander, will introduce Lt. Col. Collin Jones who will this week assume oversight of USACE operations in Lahaina’s recovery as Col. Swenson completes his sixth-month assignment to Maui.