Latest Fire Recovery News
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply returns home to Lahaina with Grand Opening, June 27
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply will officially celebrate the grand opening of its new flagship store in Lahaina on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking a major milestone in the ongoing recovery of Lahaina and the return of a beloved local business to the community it has served for decades.
Open-government argument in West Maui water case heads back to Circuit Court after appeals decision
The Intermediate Court of Appeals has revived key open-government claims involving the removal of former Water Commission Deputy Director Kaleo Manuel.
Maui Behavioral Health Resources continues to support wildfire recovery through community events
Maui Behavioral Health Resources, in collaboration with Ka La‘i Ola and Lau Kanaka, welcomed families and residents impacted by the Lahaina wildfires to an evening of connection, culture, and fun during the community’s recent Paniolo Night event.
Hawaiʻi DBEDT projects moderate 1.6% growth for 2026
Hawai‘i’s nominal personal income had a substantial increase of $12.9 billion or 12.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024. The Bureau of Economic Analysis notes that this unusual increase was due to a settlement paid to households in the fourth quarter of 2025 to compensate for losses related to the 2023 Maui Wildfire.
Lahaina Homecoming community gathering planned July 17-19 to celebrate culture, connection and recovery
Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day gathering of community, culture and connection, will take place July 17-19, 2026, along Front Street in Lahaina, the County of Maui Office of Recovery announced.
Hawaiian Electric encourages customers to prepare for wildfire conditions in coming months
With potentially less rainfall in the months ahead, Hawaiian Electric is encouraging customers across the state to take steps now to prepare their homes and families for potential wildfire and emergency conditions. The company is also continuing targeted efforts to strengthen its electric systems, including recently announced pole hardening work in Lahaina.
Court ruling protects recovery funds for Maui Wildfire survivors
Gov. Josh Green welcomed a court ruling that limits attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims, calling the decision an important step toward ensuring more recovery funds reach survivors and families directly impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
Mokuʻula in focus: Input sought on master plan for Lahaina Royal Complex, building a ‘living framework’
The completion of a master plan does not translate to immediate construction, but rather establishes a “living framework” for subsequent environmental reviews, historic reviews, permitting and multi-phase implementation over generations.
Atlantis Submarines Maui restarts undersea tours from Lahaina Harbor
Atlantis Submarines Maui is once again showcasing the undersea beauty off the coast of West Maui, having restarted with tours offered five days a week from Lahaina Harbor, its home port for operations since 1991.
Hawaiʻi Off Grid starts Maui ‘Bunkhouse’ build as a sustainable, rapid solution for Habitat for Humanity
The Bunkhouse, currently under construction in Lahaina, is designed by Hawaiʻi Off-Grid Architecture + Engineering (HIOG) and will serve as a staff house for volunteers coming to help rebuild the community.
Amendment to County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan open for public comment
Proposed updates to the County of Maui’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery, Action Plan involving the Strategic Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program are now available to view on the Hoʻokumu Hou website.
Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting, June 3
Topics to be discussed include: Restoration of the Lahaina Royal Complex; Ongoing and upcoming state Department of Transportation projects; The County Department of Water Supply’s upcoming Lahaina Watermain Project; Community input on the proposed Lahaina community center and field house; and Updates from the County Office of Recovery, including information on Hoʻokumu Hou programs.
Hoʻōla LTRG, MDS and partners celebrate Valerie Hoʻopai and ʻohana’s return home to Lahaina
Valerie Hoʻopai’s dedication is especially meaningful as the first completed home to benefit from Hoʻōla LTRG’s House to Home Program, which helps wildfire survivor families transition from newly rebuilt houses into comfortable, livable homes.
Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui invites community to volunteer at Kula’s Fire Restoration Nursery
The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui will host a community volunteer service day at the Kula Community Watershed Alliance (KCWA) Community Restoration Nursery on Friday May 29th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Located in Upper Kula just off Kekaulike Avenue near Kula Lodge, the event is open to the public and welcomes community members of all ages and abilities.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset helps complete a Habitat for Humanity home for fire survivor family
Members of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset and fellow volunteers spent a recent Thursday helping to finish a Habitat for Humanity home for a family of wildfire survivors in Lahaina.
HECO installing sturdier replacement poles in Lahaina, with plans for limited underground lines
Hawaiian Electric started work this week to replace wooden poles with steel and composite fiberglass on a key stretch of Honoapi’ilani Highway that it calls the “first targeted area of critical pole hardening.”
Lahaina Think Space opens at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Maui Public Art Corps and the County of Maui will open the Lahaina Think Space at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, a free, welcoming installation where community members can share their stories, reflect on what was lost, and help shape a future memorial for Lahaina.
Mākena Golf & Beach Club to host “I Mau Ke Aloha” Golf Tournament on Aug. 30
Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host a community golf tournament, “I Mau Ke Aloha” on Aug. 30, 2026. The event will convene land trust partners, community leaders, and supporters around a shared commitment to healing, stewardship, and the enduring relationship between kānaka and ʻāina.
Maui fire survivors to see settlement money, but ‘not better off,’ economist says
Wildfire survivors in Maui County can expect to receive settlement money for the first time this year. However, economists say the payments won’t make most families whole, especially as higher electricity bills and gas prices intensify pressure on households still rebuilding their lives.
County of Maui receives 2026 Community Resilience Leadership Award
The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaiʻi recognized the County of Maui with the 2026 Community Resilience Leadership Award — marking the first time in the center’s history that the honor has been awarded to an entire county government.
