Sen. McKelvey to host Town Hall in West Maui, Dec. 19
State Senator Angus McKelvey will host a Town Hall for West Maui residents on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
UHERO forecast: State faces headwinds, Maui recovery is ongoing
UHERO forecast: “There remain a host of uncertainties surrounding Maui’s future recovery path, including how fast residents can be moved from hotels to more permanent housing, the speed of ongoing cleanup work, the extent and duration of support programs, and how long and in what fashion rebuilding will occur.”
Chef Hui and Maui Brewing Co. to host Holiday Beach Bash for Lahaina Families Dec. 16
Chef Hui and Maui Brewing Co., in collaboration with community partners, are hosting the inaugural Johnny Baldwin Keiki Christmas Beach Bash at Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel on Dec. 16 to support displaced families in West Maui.
Community meeting on wildfire debris removal for Lahaina properties, Dec. 18
Officials from County of Maui and from federal agencies will be offering information and updates about debris removal, transportation and containment of debris and ash for properties in the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area during a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Visitor satisfaction in Hawai‘i remains high despite Maui wildfires, survey finds
The latest Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey by the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism shows high satisfaction among Hawai‘i’s visitors, with over 95% rating their experience as “excellent” or “above average.” Additionally, a special section on the impact of Maui wildfires indicates a slight decrease in satisfaction for those who visited after the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Lahaina residents to keep current Red Cross hotels through holidays
Residents previously scheduled to relocate to new American Red Cross non-congregate shelter locations between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18 have been extended in their current hotel sheltering locations until after the holidays, according to a Red Cross update.
Nonprofit continues efforts to assist wildfire survivors with “Christmas for Lahaina” event
Holidays For Lahaina along with the help of donors, have organized a Christmas For Lahaina celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec, 21, 2023, at 6 p.m., at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, West Maui. The event is NOT open to the public.
Weekly Kula air sampling continues to show good air quality
Weekly air sampling conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health in Kula continues to show good air quality.
New technology used to design recovery plan as Phase 2 in Maui wildfire response begins
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and the County of Maui are using the 3D technology to better visualize the extent of damage in Lahaina as they design a recovery plan.
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program for Maui residents to close on Dec. 16, 2023
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program program will be available through the end of its current activation period, ending Dec. 16, 2023. Individuals enrolled in the program are urged to fill/renew their prescriptions before the EPAP closes.
Workshop prepares, empowers community against wildfires, other natural disasters
In light of the recent wildfires on Maui and in Mililani Mauka and the continued forecast for drought conditions throughout the state, both state and city leaders hosted a Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Preparedness Workshop.
Choice Health Bar celebrates reopening in Kāʻanapali
Choice Health Bar makes a comeback to the Westside, reopening their location at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali this week. The Whalers Village location is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$5,000 grant program to help Maui families replace vehicles destroyed in wildfire
The program is dedicated to Native Hawaiian families that experienced transportation loss due to the Maui wildfires in August 2023. The program provides vehicle financing with deferred payments for 12 months and a one time grant of up to $5,000 to replace a vehicle lost in the fires.
CocoNene’s Māʻalaea storefront marks a new beginning after their Lahaina flagship loss
CocoNene, a local brand known for its made in Hawaii products, announced the grand opening of their new store in Māʻalaea, Maui at the Maui Harbor Shops. This new location marks a poignant milestone for the brand’s recovery journey after the loss of their Lahaina flagship store.
Schatz discusses federal support for Maui’s recovery, statewide housing challenges
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) met with Housing and Urban Development officials on Tuesday to discuss the agency’s efforts to support federal housing residents impacted by the Maui fires.
King’s Maui and Convoy of Hope invites community to Day and Night of Hope
Registration for Day of Hope opens Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center. The event will be emceed by local comedians Da Braddahs and offers a range of resources and activities including free hot meals, groceries, baby supplies, entertainment, photos with Santa and more.
Reopening of all 83 Lahaina wildfire zones completed ahead of schedule
Reentry into the 83 zones established for the 2,170 acres in the five-mile Lahaina impact area concluded more than a week ahead of schedule. The process started with the first residential zone opening for reentry Sept. 25 and 26 on Kaniau Road.
New coffee-table book Mālama Maui features images of rock icon Mick Fleetwood; profits to benefit Maui United Way
An elegant and impactful, new, coffee-table book titled MĀLAMA MAUI: Music Photography from Lahaina, has just been released. One hundred percent of the profits from sales of the book will be donated to the Maui United Way Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
Rep. Jill Tokuda to continue Maui office hours on Wednesdays at the Lahaina Civic Center
Staff from US Rep. Jill Tokuda’s office will continue to hold office hours every Wednesday at the Lahaina Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist Maui residents and businesses with issues or problems they are having with federal agencies.
Following Maui fires, Schatz leads hearing to push for more immediate, consistent relief
“Lahaina is just one example. Every community devastated by a disaster deserves help. Help that is timely, predictable, consistent, and proportional to the needs of the recovery,” said Sen. Schatz.
