One more Lahaina fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 22
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Monday: Matsuyuki Osato, 83, of Lahaina.
Baker Foundation donates laptop computers to seven Maui County high school students
The Dr. Bobby and Julie Baker Foundation has provided free laptop computers to seven accomplished Maui County high school students. Most of the students were directly or indirectly impacted by the Maui wildfires on Aug. 8.
Hawaiʻi delegation urges SBA to extend loan deadline for those impacted by wildfires
Today, US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, led the Hawaiʻi Congressional delegation in a letter to Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration, urging the agency to extend the physical damage loan application deadline for people impacted by the Hawaiʻi wildfires.
Kupu, University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Food Relief Partnership to support Maui fire survivors
As part of this relief effort, UHMC culinary students will prepare 1,800-2,500 meals daily to feed Maui residents who have transitioned from emergency shelters to hotels and other temporary housing situations. The number of meals and residents served will adjust based on changing needs. For their time, UHMC culinary students will receive $16 an hour, a $1,459 Education Award provided by AmeriCorps, and access to health care benefits.
Webinar for parents, teachers to learn how to help keiki cope with aftermath of Maui fires
The free virtual webinar by nonprofit Child Life Disaster Relief will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 30.
Six more Lahaina fire victims identified by police, including 11-year-old boy
The Maui Police Department identified six more victims of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday: Michael Morinho, 61; Ediomede Pavian Castillo, 35; Alfred Rawlings, 84; Maria Victoria Recolizado, 51; Justin Recolizado, 11; and Terri Thomas, 62. All were from Lahaina.
Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Seeks family resource educators, childcare aides to support Maui community
Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Family Learning Centers of Maui is actively hiring for various positions with a focus on supporting families and children affected by the Lahaina fires.
Sentry gives additional $377K to support Maui wildfire recovery
Sentry, a mutual insurance company, is donating $377,616 to Maui Food Bank and Maui United Way as the community continues to work through the aftermath of the Maui wildfires.
Get repair, rebuilding advice in Lahaina, Sept. 25-30
FEMA specialists will be available from Monday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Sept. 30, at Lahaina Gateway Ace Hardware, located at 325 Keawe St., Suite A101.
Office of Head Start officials visit MEO to offer assistance
A team from the Office of Head Start visited Maui Economic Opportunity to provide support and assistance to staff and parents affected by the wildfires.
Lahaina comes together in community meeting to get recovery information, share hope
An emotional community meeting was held Friday night at the Lahaina Community Center to provide information to fire surviors — and hope that many people are working to help them.
State Water Commission outlines actions and alternatives for West Maui water management
The state Commission on Water Resource Management held a marathon 12-hour meeting Tuesday as it dealt with questions surrounding the State Water Code, the status of deputy Kaleo Manuel, and management of water resources in West Maui.
FEMA job fair today in Lahaina
FEMA is hiring. A job fair takes place today, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Extended hours for Kāʻanapali Circulator Shuttle for reentry into Zone 1C
The County of Maui announced extended hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for the Kāʻanapali Circulator Shuttle Service on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 25 and 26, to accommodate residents with passes who are seeking reentry into the Lahaina wildfire disaster area.
President approves 100% federal support for Maui wildfire debris removal
Under the President’s order today, federal funds for debris removal are authorized at 100% of the total eligible costs for a continuous 180-day period of the state’s choosing within the first nine months from the start of the incident period…
Maui police narrow ‘Credible List’ of unaccounted for individuals to 22
The Maui Police Department has narrowed its list of unaccounted for individuals from the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire to 22 people. The updated list was released on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, and includes the following names:
ʻOhana Hope Village taking shape on 10 acres in Kahului to help house displaced wildfire survivors
ʻOhana Hope Village is an ambitious undertaking that seeks to transform a 10-acre field in Central Maui, into approximately 90 homes, capable of housing around 500 people.
Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation names Rojas director for Maui Disaster Relief
Longtime community development specialist Toni Rojas has been appointed as Director of Maui Disaster Relief by the Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation. The position was created to support the ongoing efforts of Catholic Charities of Hawaiʻi and the 11 parishes on Maui to aid in the recovery of the Lahaina and Kula communities, which were severely impacted by wildfires on Aug. 8, 2023.
DOH provides health risk guidance on reentry to Maui wildfire impact zone
Monday, Sept. 25 marks the beginning of reentry for some two dozen addresses in Zone 1C within the inundation zone on Kaniau Road in Lahaina. As residents and owners are allowed reentry to their properties in the impacted areas of the Maui wildfires, the state Department of Health is sharing information on the health risks and potential emotional impacts involved.
PGA TOUR to return to Maui in January for 2024 tournament now called ‘The Sentry’
The PGA TOUR announced it will return to fire-stricken Maui in January for the 2024 edition of the tournament now called “The Sentry,” taking place at the Plantation Course in Kapalua.
