Small businesses hit by wildfires get funds to participate in Made in Maui County Festival
Maui small businesses hit by this summer’s wildfires are getting financial support to participate in this year’s Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, happening on Nov. 3 and 4, 2023 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
University of Hawaiʻi researchers investigate nearshore water quality, reef health after Maui Fires
A team of researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are sampling West Maui reefs to assess the impact from the toxic ash from the Lahaina wildfire.
Preliminary ash samples from Kula fire show high levels of toxic substances; same expected in Lahaina
Preliminary, unvalidated data from ash sampling received late Friday night shows very high levels of arsenic, and elevated levels of lead and cobalt, in wildfire ash collected in Kula — and ash in the Lahaina burn zone is expected to have a similar profile, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health announced on Sunday.
Applications open Oct. 20 for temporary financial assistance program for families affected by Maui fires
Applications will begin to be accepted on Oct. 20 for a temporary financial assistance program that helps families with at least one dependent child who have been directly affected by the Maui fires.
2 Oregon companies team up to help owner of Deeʻs Poi Mochi after Lahaina wildfires
Cook Solutions Group, a banking security company based in Portland, Ore., has teamed up with Quality Trailers to support Lahaina food truck owner, Dee Rodrigues, who lost her home and food trailer in the devastating wildfires on Aug. 8.
Native Hawaiian organizations form Hoʻōla Maui to collaborate for West Maui cleanup
A coalition of Native Hawaiian Organizations has formed Hoʻōla Maui, which pledges to dedicate their technical expertise and organizational capacity to the clean-up effort of the August fires.
Another area removed from Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula on Maui
The Maui County Department of Water Supply on Friday removed Area UK-3 from the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula.
Maui County lifted restrictions in five more zones in Lahaina burn zone: 5C, 6A, 9M, 16A, 17D
On Oct. 13, Maui County lifted disaster area restrictions for property owners and residents who live in zones 5C, 9M and 16A and for maritime 17D and 6A (Māla Wharf) in the Lahaina burn zone.
7 people still on credible missing list from Lahaina fire; remains of 1 person left to be identified
The Maui Police Department says there is only one person’s remains left to be identified of the 98 remains found in the fire zone.
Evacuation route for Lahaina schools completed for emergency use
An emergency evacuation route has been completed in time for the reopening of three Lahaina schools: Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High.
Upcountry residents invited to discuss impact of wildfires during community conversation in Kula
The goal of this meeting is to collectively begin to create a path toward a fire and water resilient Upcountry community.
Reentry begins Oct 16 for two more zones in the Lahaina burn zone: 14 C and 14D
Maui County is lifting the Disaster Area Restrictions for owners and residents with vehicle passes in Zones 14 C and 14 D, beginning Oct. 16.
Māla Wharf reopening to recreational boaters Saturday — earlier than expected after Lahaina fire
Māla Wharf’s ramp and facilities are reopening full-time for recreational vessel activity beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, and commercial permittees are being informed by letter of commercial vessel operations opening on Monday, Oct. 16.
Hui O Ka Wai Ola launches 4 new water testing sites in West Maui in response to Lahaina wildfire
The organization, a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and West Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative, has continued actively monitoring coastal water conditions in West Maui since the wildfire and was the first group to perform post-fire sampling in the area.
Mayor Bissen proposing 3 water bill categories for customers affected by Maui fires
For customers whose water was used to help put out the Maui wildfires in August, a claim form can be submitted for reimbursement.
EPA air sampling data shows good air quality following wildfires in Lahaina and Kula
EPA tested for metals including lead and arsenic, asbestos, particulate matter, and 42 compounds called volatile organic compounds.
Maui County Council to take action Oct. 12 on bill about alternative fire debris removal program
The Maui County Council is scheduled to take final action on Bill 86 about an alternative program for fire debris removal at a special 9 a.m. meeting at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.
Police publicly identify 2 more victims of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 96 of 98 known fatalities
The Maui Police Department on Wednesday identified two more victims of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire: Leslie Smith, 80, and Dale Richter, 66, both from Lahaina.
Maui Disaster Relief Fund suspends new applications after overwhelming response
The suspension of new applications will allow the fund to streamline efforts and expedite assistance to wildfire victims.
Hawai‘i congressional delegation introduces resolution to honor victims, first responders of Maui wildfires
The resolution was led by Sen. Mazie Hirono in the U.S. Senate and Rep. Jill Tokuda in the U.S. House of Representatives.
