Wailea Golf and Tennis, Chan Foundation donate $125,000 for Maui disaster relief
The Wailea Golf and Tennis Clubs, along with the Chan Foundation, have pledged $125,000 in contributions to aid Maui’s wildfire disaster relief efforts, distributing the funds to five local nonprofits.
Central Pacific Bank Lahaina branch to reopen with full service, Aug. 28
Central Pacific Bank announced the Lahaina Branch will reopen to serve the West Maui community on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. The branch, which has been closed since Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, will provide a full range of business and personal banking services when it reopens on Monday.
Maui fire survivors now eligible for federal program to lower cost of phone, internet
The Federal Communications Commission has temporarily waived certain eligibility rules to ensure that people receiving federal disaster assistance due to the Maui fires can easily apply for and enroll in Lifeline, a federal program that helps lower the cost of phone and internet service for those in need.
Injured Maui firefighter returns home for recovery
Maui Fire Department and responders from other agencies welcomed home the department member who was injured on Aug. 8, fighting the fire in Lahaina. He had spent the last two weeks in the hospital on Oʻahu.
First of several paddle out events on Maui held in memory of Lahaina wildfire victims
Nearly 100 people paddled out Saturday at Cove Park in Kīhei to honor the memories of the victims of the Lahaina fire. The event was the first of several planned on Maui in the coming days.
Maui Humane Society accesses Lahaina burn zone in effort to find live animals
Maui County officials permitted the Maui Humane Society to access the Lahaina burn zone on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, in a coordinated search and rescue effort to find live animals.
Maui attorney convenes legal experts for in-person presentation on the Lahaina wildfire disaster
The three firms filed a lawsuit on Aug. 17 alleging that the fire started when the electrical infrastructure and power lines came into contact with vegetation.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council: Lahaina recovery update, land care webinar
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is asking for support from the community as the nonprofit continues to work with partner agencies on Maui to protect vulnerable ecosystems.
Maui wildfire disaster updates for Aug. 27: More than 11K register for FEMA assistance; 20 hotel shelters housing displaced residents
Maui Wildfire Disaster updates for Aug. 27 are posted HERE. To date, 11,010 FEMA assistance registrations have been received, with some $14.6 million in federal housing and individual assistance provided.
Teenager starts ‘Give Aloha’ to raise funds, provide hope to Maui fire survivors
Teenager Chanel Higa knows what it is like to lose everything, and be supported, so ever since she has been giving back and now has started “Give Aloha” for Maui fire survivors.
Updated: Remembering the many lost lives of the Lahaina fire
Almost every day, more names are released by the Maui Police Department of people who died in the fire — 40 so far. We honor their memory.
Local residents push forward amidst chaos
Various local volunteers help community in Lahaina after fire disaster.
Maui police identify two more victims of Lahaina fire
On Saturday, the Maui Police Department released the names of two more Lahaina residents who died in the deadly Aug. 8 fire: 75-year-old Pablo Pagdilao III and 59-year-old Coleen Jones.
UPDATE: Kāʻanapali brush fire 90% contained; Hawaiian Electric reports power restored to all customers
Firefighters on-scene continue to reinforce containment lines. As of 5 p.m., the evacuation order was lifted and residents were free to return home.
Frequently asked questions about FEMA disaster assistance
For Maui residents who were affected by the wildfires that began on Aug. 8, FEMA has answers to frequently asked questions.
Insurance association urges caution hiring contractor, public adjuster for fire destruction
As residents slowly begin the clean-up and rebuilding process following the Maui wildfires, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association urges caution when hiring a contractor or public adjuster to avoid losing insurance proceeds or getting caught in scams and other fraudulent activity.
State partners to offer ID proofing for unemployment insurance claimants
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations today announced a partnership with the US Department of Labor and the US Postal Service to offer unemployment insurance claimants the ability to provide the identity proofing required to continue or initiate a claim for unemployment insurance benefits through two new sources – Login.gov and USPS in person proofing.
Fundraisers for Maui wildfire victims in Hawaiʻi , California, Washington
Several entertainment fundraisers on Maui, Oʻahu, California and Washington are scheduled this weekend and into September to benefit Maui wildfire victims, including a Maui Jazz and Blues Festival and country western concert, both in Kula.
Kula residents receive water update at community meeting
Maui County Water Director John Stufflebean addressed Kula residents during an Aug. 25 meeting and explained what was being done and what would be done to provide clean, drinkable water for areas affected by the recent fires.
Binhi at Ani launches Tulong for Lahaina Fund
“Tulong means help in the Tagalog and Ilokano languages,” said organization President Melen Agcolicol, who will lead the coordination. “And Binhi at Ani wanted to create a fund to help our kababayans, our fellow Filipinos, which comprise at least 40% of Lahaina town.”
