Maui News
Benefit concerts for Maui wildfire survivors on Maui, Oʻahu and mainland in September
Several fundraising events for Maui wildfire victims and survivors will take place in September on Maui, Oʻahu and the mainland.
Mission set up to remove fire caused marine debris, destroyed vessels from Lahaina Harbor, waterways
Unified Command for the Lahaina fire in West Maui has established a mission to assess, remove and dispose of hazardous materials, oil discharges, marine debris and sunken or displaced vessels from Lahaina Harbor and waterways.
Maui Ocean Center offers discounted kama‘āina admission on weekends to promote healing
The Maui Ocean Center is offering discounted admission every weekend to all Hawai‘i residents, aiming to support community recovery and self-care in the aftermath of the recent wildfires.
Small craft advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday for parts of Maui
The National Weather Service has extended a small craft advisory for parts of Hawai’i until 6 a.m. on Sunday.
Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association reaches tentative deal on educational staff pay
In response to widespread concerns over pay disparities among school employees in the state, the Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association has reached a tentative agreement to address pay equity for some educational roles within the school system.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation urges immigration support to those impacted by wildfires
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz, along with House Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda, have called on US Citizenship and Immigration Services to expand efforts in aiding immigrant community members impacted by the Maui wildfires.
General Manager announced for Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort
Edwin Torres will lead the Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort as its general manager with a commitment to helping families and the community in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires.
Updated FBI list: 385 people remain unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire
After some names were removed and others were added, there is little change to the number of unaccounted for individuals following the Lahaina Wildfires Disaster on Aug. 8, 2023. The Maui Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today released an updated list showing 385 individuals who have been reported unaccounted for.
One more Lahaina wildfire disaster victim identified Friday, bringing the total to 50
The Maui Police Department released the name of one more victim from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire. Police today confirmed the identity of Tim Nakamoto, 69, of Lahaina.
MPD Chief Pelletier: “Not just on the 8th, but each day since… we have countless heroes”
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier discussed the department’s response to the devastating wildfire in Lahaina on Aug. 8 that left a burn scar covering 2,170 acres, destroyed more than 2,200 structures in its path, and claimed at least 115 lives.
Free cancer support for Lahaina by Maui Cancer Resources
Cancer survivors who have been impacted by the Lahaina fire can schedule free one-hour medical consultations with Dr. Bridget Bongaard, Medical Director of Maui Cancer Resources.
Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub to open at Maui Mall, for access to aid for fire victims
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement will open the Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 at the Maui Mall in Kahului, providing a cultural approach for streamlined access to aid and services to fire victims. The hub will be managed by Lahaina resident, Kukui Keahi who lost both her home and job as a result of the fires.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation calls prompt additional request for $4B in supplemental disaster relief
President Joe Biden sent an updated request to Congress to increase the supplemental Disaster Relief Fund by $4 billion, bringing the new request total to $16 billion. Congress is set to consider the funding request In the coming weeks.
Kaiser Permanente to open second mobile health service at Royal Lahaina Hotel
Kaiser Permanente will add a second mobile health trailer in West Maui to provide medical services at no cost to its members and the public.
Events planned to raise awareness for suicide prevention and promote mental health
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Call or text 988 for free, crisis, mental health and substance abuse help.
SBA expands disaster relief to businesses in other counties impacted by Maui wildfires
Low-interest federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now available to small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi, Honolulu and Kauaʻi counties as a result of wildfires that began Aug. 8 in Maui County.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority board approves $2.6M for Maui Marketing Recovery Plan
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board of Directors took decisive action at its monthly board meeting Thursday to approve $2.6 million in funding to launch the Maui Marketing Recovery Plan. The plan is centered around a new Mālama Maui campaign and prioritizes rebuilding travel demand from the United States market to Maui in the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires.
DOH warns public of urinary catheter, glucose monitors and supplies scam
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises the public to be aware of fraudulent claims for urinary catheters and/or glucose monitors and supplies.
Supplemental insurance, banking assistance event at Whaler’s Village Sept. 1-2
This second event aims to provide insurance and banking assistance to the Maui community, featuring representatives from various insurance companies and financial institutions. Last weekend’s event was cut short due to an evacuation.
Disaster Recovery Center opens Sept. 1 in Lahaina
A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, Sept. 1, in Lahaina to help residents who were affected by the wildfires learn about local, state and federal assistance programs.
