State webinar series to provide updates about Maui relief, recovery efforts
The next “Pathways to Recovery” webinar on Sept. 21 will focus on topics such as price freeze, landlord-tenant matters and other items related to consumer protection.
Distance learning hub opens for K-8 in West Maui with 250+ students
More than 250 Lahaina students from King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary and Lahaina Intermediate attended the opening of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s distance learning hub at Citizen Church in Kahana.
One more wildfire victim identified; bringing total to 75
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Tuesday: James Smith, 79, of Lahaina.
University of Hawaiʻi offering full scholarships to Class of 2024 at Lahainaluna High School
The University of Hawaiʻi is offering full one-year scholarships to every Lahainaluna High School senior to attend any of its 10 campuses.
FEMA providing $7.3 million grant to reimburse state, county for Maui fires recovery efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing a new $7.3 million grant to aid with the state’s and county’s ongoing recovery effort from the Maui fires.
Kapalua Golf to reopen Bay Course Sept. 20, Plantation Course Oct. 18
Kapalua Golf will reopen its Bay Course on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and its Plantation Course on Oct. 18, 2023.
‘Play Imua’ store to launch in Māʻalaea for youngest survivors of Maui wildfires
Imua Family Services has partnered with JAKKS Pacific toy company to launch the “Play Imua” store in response to the harrowing wildfires that have devastated homes and communities across Maui.
Five additional Lahaina wildfire victims were identified; a total of 74 people have been named
This brings the total number of victims publicly identified to 74 of the estimated 97 fatalities, which is down from the death toll of 115 that had been reported for more than two weeks.
South Maui canoe clubs honor Lahaina with honorary paddle
More than 30 club outrigger canoes plus stand-up paddle boards and small canoes gathered on Maui Canoe Club Beach as the sun rose to honor Lahaina fire victims.
Maui United Way opens nonprofit grant applications for Phase 2 of fire disaster relief program
Maui United Way has opened the nonprofit grant application process for Phase 2 of its Maui Fire Disaster Relief program.
New green leaves signal recovery for Lahaina’s historic banyan tree
Arborists who are volunteering their time and expertise to save a 150-year-old Banyan tree burned during the Lahaina fire indicate the growth is a positive sign for its long-term recovery.
Deadline is Sept. 18 for Maui wildfire survivors to register for Red Cross financial assistance
Maui wildfire survivors must act quickly to apply for financial assistance through the American Red Cross, with the registration deadline of Monday, Sept. 18. There is no late registration option.
Maui police identify two more victims of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 69
The Maui Police Department released the names of two more victims from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday: Janet St. Clair, 75, and Douglas Matsuda-Boucher, 65, both of Lahaina.
Cameron Center launches Laptop Relief Program to empower families affected by fires
The Cameron Center has launched the Laptop Relief Program, an initiative designed to close the digital gap and provide laptops to individuals and families affected by recent hardships.
Rental units urgently needed for transitional housing program for residents displaced by Maui fires
The lack of available rental units has hindered the Maui Fires Relief Transitional Housing Program, which pays for six months of rent and the security deposit.
Bayanihan for Maui Benefit Concert to benefit the survivors of the Lahaina wildfires
The Filipino Community Center, in partnership with Filipino organizations on Oʻahu, is coordinating a benefit concert with all the proceeds going to Binhi at Ani Foundation-Tulong for Lahaina Fund.
Upcountry Resource Fair for fire disaster relief information Sept. 18 at Kula Community Center
An Upcountry Resource Fair is being held on Sept. 18 at the Kula Community Center to provide fire disaster relief information from different agencies.
New Westside Distribution Center opens for fire survivors at Kahana Gateway
Community members affected by the Maui fires now can retrieve food, supplies and other necessities at the Westside Distribution Center at Kahana Gateway.
Maui police name two more victims of Lahaina wildfire; 7 others identified still pending notification of family
The two latest victims to be officially identified are 68-year-old Michael Gordon and 60-year-old Carole Hartley, both of Lahaina. A total of 67 victims have now been named.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement starts free Maui workforce development program
The first 60 students of a free Maui workforce development program began classes on Friday to learn skills that will help them land fire recovery jobs.
